Hello, my diligent readers! Happy November, I'm interviewing my real-life author daughter this week—April Fools! BUT, only one thing in that last sentence is false. I'll let you figure out which one. ;) But I'll tell you one thing that not trickery. A new book release! Let's dive right in with author Megan Besing.
Well, my upcoming April 3rd release, Falling in Love, part of the collection Hometown Second
Chances, is a sweet Christian Romantic Adventure, which means it’s a little
less on the suspense side of things. But I do have three full romantic suspense
books, too. Technically I also have two published Historical Romances as well.
And my Contemporary Romance will be releasing later this year. So, I think I’m
keeping pretty busy with just those genres at the moment, but I’m ready for whatever
the future may hold. 😊
What area of the country has most influenced you in your
life? Rural? City? North? South? Midwest? East? West?
Since my husband was in the army when we first got marry,
we’ve had the opportunity to live in a variety of places, but the small-town,
rural area is my favorite. Which is probably why most of my stories are set
there.
Fantasy house choice: cottage by a lake, Victorian with a
sweeping lawn, cabin in the woods, or a bungalow by the sea?
I think my answer is even going to surprise me because I
love the ocean; however, I’m going to go with the cottage by a lake. Usually,
being by a sea doesn’t mean I’ll get all the seasons, and despite complaining
how cold it can get, I do enjoy a bit of snow. Plus, my hair’s volume really
doesn’t need to be too close to the sea on a full time bases.
Favorite snacks while rattling the keys to create a new
story? Chocolate? Chips? Kale? Other?
Chips are often on my writing desk, along with Chex mix or
Cheese-its. It really depends on what drink—water, soda, tea, or even coffee—I
have to pair my snack with.
What led you to writing and is it the only work you do
throughout the day?
After I finally fell in love with fiction reading, I once
read a book that made fun of God, and then I woke up the next day deciding that
I would write a book. One that I would want to read and that also honored God.
I think it helped that my mom was an author, which gave me the courage to try
writing. Currently, my day-to-day job is teaching 6-8th graders at a small
Christian School.
Favorite Season and why.
Another hard one, and today I’m going to say summer because
I have more free time to write during that season.
Tell us how the anthology, Hometown Second Chances came together.
My suspense writing mentor Lisa Phillips and Two Dogs Publishing organized it. My fellow authors in the Hometown Second Chances collection: Tabitha Bouldin, Andrea Christenson, Rebecca Reed, and myself just had to come up with a light suspense book, and I think we have a variety of stories that will keep readers entertained.
Where is your story Falling into Love set and how did you
come up with the premise of the plot?
Years old, I had written a novella that had finaled in
ACFW’s Genesis contest, and I had always loved that story, especially the
jumping out of the airplane scene; how it revolved around a wedding, and the
enemies-to-loves trope. But I knew I wanted to change it up and add some
suspense and mystery to it. Plus, I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of
the bridesmaid for hire concept, so I added that to my heroine’s job
description, and I think you’re going to really enjoy it. I also set Liz and
Asher’s happily ever after in my home state—just in imaginary towns. So, it’s
an old story molded into the book that now is Falling into Love, which is the
first book in the Hometown Second Chances collection.
So tell us—we have to know—does Liz the wedding planner
really jump out of a plane?
Yes, and it was for sure not her idea, but she was ready to
do anything to save her bridesmaid for hire business. But, there are some major
hiccups involved, and yet I think if you’d ask Liz at the end of the book if it
was all worth it, and I believe she’d say one hundred percent yes. Though, she
may not want to jump again anytime soon.
Is there any way you can give us a peek as to why Liz’s main
love interest Asher Chase is the family’s sworn enemy?
Hmmm, I don’t want to give too much away. However, Asher and
Liz’s step sister dated for a brief time in the past. And there are of course
two sides to every breakup, and I promise Asher is cheer worthy when the truth
unfolds throughout the book.
Give us 5 things about Megan Besing that have nothing to do with writing.
1. I go mushroom hunting every Spring, but don’t like to eat morels.
2. I went
surfing for the first time last month.
3. I really
like carbs, especially potatoes.
4. I play
the piano.
5. My favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 3:5.
HometownSecond Chances comes out April 3rd. Which direction are you heading now in terms of writing?
After Hometown Second Chances releases in a few days, my
next novel: Redeeming the Bull Rider comes out December 29, 2026 from Love
Inspired. That story is about a washed-up bull rider who has to become a nanny.
It has some super cute kids in it and, of course, a cheer-worthy hero and
heroine. But until you can read that story, here is the blurb for Falling Into
Love.
Wow! You are one busy author! In case you were wondering, here's Falling in Love's blurb to whet your appetite for an amazing read:
When a last-ditch marketing plan sends her the perfect
bride-to-be client, Liz Skye is literally willing to jump out of a perfectly
good airplane to save her company. Even if that means being tethered to veteran
Asher Chase, her family’s only enemy. However, when danger strikes, wedding
bells won’t be in anyone’s future if they can’t stop the person set on revenge.
But can Liz depend on Asher, who won’t leave her side, or does he have an
agenda of his own? With her life and company on the line—the ultimate cost may
just be her heart.
Bio:
Megan Besing is a PW's Bestselling Author. Winner of the
Selah Award, a 2x finalist in the Carols, and a HOLT Medallion finalist, Megan
lives in a pocket-size Indiana town, where she's always planning a road trip.
Yet, her favorite place may just be on her front porch drinking tea. Connect
with Megan at www.meganbesing.com.
Find Megan Besing here:
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