About Sharee Stover
She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers, Romance Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and Nebraska Writer's Guild. Sharee is a three-time Daphne du Maurier finalist and the winner of the Wisconsin Fabulous Five Silver Quill Award. Her debut book, Secret Past, was named the 2019 Best First Book by the National Excellence in Romance Fiction Awards.
When she isn't writing, she enjoys reading, crocheting, and long walks with her obnoxiously lovable German Shepherd.
Connect with Sharee
SW: Share with us what your writing journey has been.
SS: I have always loved to write though early in my career I did a lot of professional technical grant writing. After the birth of my youngest child, I began working on devotionals. As the desire to write grew, I attended seminars and writing conferences to learn everything I could. I’ve always been an avid reader and about nine years ago, I wrote my first book, a suspense story where I did everything wrong. I had a blast writing it!
My debut novel, Secret Past, released in April 2018. Since then I’ve contracted four more books with the next, Silent Night Suspect, releasing in December 2019.
Writing is a dream come true and I’m beyond grateful that God has given me such amazing opportunities.
SW: Congratulation on four more books!! Speaking of books , what three books are at the top of your TBR pile?
SS: My TBR is constantly changing with all the new releases! I cannot read them fast enough. But right now, I have Never Let Go by Elizabeth Goddard, Echoes Among the Stones by Jaime Jo Wright and The Coroner by Jennifer Dornbush.SW: What does your writing space look like?
SS: (Ducks head embarrassed) One word. Messy. It’s a disaster area. But I know where everything is and it works for me. As long as I can dig my keyboard out from under the piles of books, notepads and files, I’m good. I try cleaning it up on a regular basis, but as soon as I start to write again, all that stuff comes out. Sigh. It’s a never-ending battle.
SW: I'm sure several authors can relate. What are your favorite elements of the romantic suspense genre?
SS: I love weaving believable and intense suspense scenes with the intricacies of falling in love. It’s a balancing act and that makes it super challenging.
SW: Who are your writing mentors and/or partners?
SS: My number one partner is Jesus. I cannot write anything without Him so I spend lots of time in prayer. My husband is my second. He’s my litmus test for all things law enforcement. Over the years I have been blessed with several mentors and critique partners who have helped me to write deeper and better. They’re also prayer partners and that means a lot.
SW: Just for fun (and you can include unpublished works here), which of your male characters would plan the best first date? Which of your heroines would you like to hang out with for a weekend?
SS: What a great question! I really had to think on this one. I’m going to say Slade Jackson from Silent Night Suspect. He’s a natural romantic so he’d definitely plan something wonderful.
Katie Tribani from Secret Past would be fun because she’d have tons of questions. She’s spent her life in witness protection and heavily protected away from the internet and social media so everything would astound her.
SW: Share a little about Silent Night Suspect.
The inspiration came while I was watching a television program featuring a police officer who was a recovering drug addict. He talked about his battles to uphold the law while struggling with his addiction and the effects it had on his family. I was touched by his authentic and vulnerable openness in sharing his story. It sparked my imagination and the backstory for Silent Night Suspect developed.
SW: I've read an early copy of the book, and you don't want to miss it! Thank you for spending some time with us and sharing a little about your writing and your heart. How can we pray for you?
SS: Again, what a wonderful question. First, thank you for praying for me. Writing can be tough because I’m striving to produce a great story while sharing my heart. My prayer request is for wisdom to share whatever message will shine the light of God’s incredible gift of redemption, and how he makes beauty out of ashes.
Silent Night Suspect
All she wants for Christmas is to remember.
Blood on her blouse. A gun in her hand. A cartel leader’s dead body in front of her. Widow Asia Stratton can’t remember what happened—just that she’s been framed. The only way to prove her innocence is to work with her ex-sweetheart, Nebraska state trooper Slade Jackson. But can they clear her name before this Christmas turns even deadlier?
Preorder your copy here.
9 comments:
I love the intense storyline of the main character being framed for a cartel murder. Wow! I also love the TBR stack that she has. Echoes Among the Stones is my next read and of course, who doesn’t love Elizabeth Goddard.
perrianne (DOT) askew (AT) me (DOT) com
Perrianne Askew
I've been blessed to read Sharee's new release. You don't want to miss it. Buy it and read it. Don't just buy it and place it in your TBR pile. You won't be disappointed.
Hi Sharee! My favorite Christmas tradition is putting up my mom's Christmas tree when we go home for Thanksgiving. My sister and I put it up before I head back.
sallyshupe1 at gmail dot com
Great job on Silent Night Suspect, Sharee. You always create such interesting characters! Looking forward to more!
Great interview. This story looks so good! I checked all the Walmarts over and over in Lincoln and couldn't find a copy. I'm glad it's a good seller for you, but sad I couldn't get my hands on a copy.
Thank you all for commenting!! Silent Night Suspect releases December 1st so be on the lookout :)
Our favorite family Christmas tradition is going to the Christmas Eve Candlelight service. Silent Night Suspect looks like a great holiday page turner.
marypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com
Maryann
My favorite Christmas tradition was my Dad always arriving very early so he could go down the hall saying “Hohoho Santa’s been here!” and waking up our daughter to go see what was under the tree. It was a tradition that we all loved – including his granddaughter. When she had just turned a teenager, she actually woke up very early to get dressed and fixed up (you know teenagers when it comes to having their photos taken) and then crawled back into bed just so Pappaw could “wake her up” Christmas morning like he always did. I cherish these memories since both Dad and our daughter are together now having Christmas in heaven. <3 Mom joined them a few years later.
It’s now just hubby and I and holidays have changed, but we still make them special and fondly remember the family gatherings. Now Snickerdoodle, our 15 year old Chihuahua furbaby is the center of attention. He has his own Chihuahua Christmas tree with hotdog garland, bone star on top and little fire hydrants for ornaments. It’s surrounded by the Chihuahua train ran all by little Chihuahuas. Christmas morning he gets up bouncing to see what’s in his stocking. We now don’t have the typical Christmas meal, but rather have what sounds good to us. One year it was tacos and another it was grilled steaks. Whatever it is we REMEMBER THE REASON FOR THE SEASON and cherish our time together and our love ones that have gone on!
Can't wait for the opportunity to read "Silent Night Suspect". Sounds like a fabulous book and one I would greatly enjoy reading. Thank you for the chance to win a copy!
2clowns at arkansas dot net
My mom & I cook/bake together. She's 76 years old & still one of my best friends. She's recovering from a recent triple bypass surgery & recovering well. She will be home for Thanksgiving. I am extremely grateful
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