As the author, how would you describe your books?
The Huntress is not your typical romance. A superficial reason is that it's a science fiction romance, but the more fundamental difference is the characters and their interactions. The heroine is Mea Brin, a bounty hunter who is the driving force behind most of what happens in the story. Not one to sit back and passively allow things to happen to her, she aggressively molds destiny, her own and that of the hero. An escaped convict and hardened criminal, the hero Terrik refuses to believe in Mea's offer for a second chance at life. He struggles with the concepts of freedom and redemption throughout the story, evolving from a creature intent only on survival to a feeling human being.

There is a second love story wound through the romance between hero and heroine; it involves the orphaned child Regan, who becomes dependent on Terrik for her very survival. Seeing him as her strong protector and Mea as a source of nurturing love, she yearns to have them become the parents she never had. They in turn are drawn to this trusting child, and she becomes pivotal in both of their lives.

Angels and Ministers of Grace is a cross genre novel, balancing both science fiction and romance. Though this story is told from the viewpoints of the two lovers, Anya Vaedrin and Jason Salvatore, their romance is only part of the greater whole, a story that comes alive through the interactions of a whole cast of characters. Anya Vaedrin is on the run for her life with very little hope for shelter. What she discovers at the end of human space is not only safety and shelter, but also acceptance and love which helps her discover a strength and belief in herself that would have been impossible for her to achieve Earthside. Jason Salvatore is a man driven by his duty and past failures. His life is a study in discipline and control, where everything is in black and white, and there's no situation he can't handle—until he comes face to face with Anya. His neat and colorless life becomes a whirlwind that he must either embrace or escape. Captain Marta Jamison is either a visionary or a fanatic who has aligned herself with several alien races, species whose plans could either be the deliverance of the human race or its destruction. The Thlassnians are driven by a religious vision that makes no allowances for failure and the Shrieks are a merciless and uncompromising species that view humans as only an obstacle. Together, this cast of characters may work wonders and greatness—or they may provoke the extinction of the human race.

Can you tell us the behind-the-scenes story about how work came into being? What was the germ? How did the characters come to life? Is there a character who still lives inside of you?
A lot of my inspiration comes from watching movies and reading other books. An image or concept will capture my imagination, and I've just got to expand on it. Half of the fun of writing is watching the characters develop. I usually start with a bare sketch of a character's statistics and background, and as I write I'm often surprised by the personality that emerges. I'm most attracted to a strong female character—a reflection of what I aspire to be myself—and she ends up being the main character in most of what I write.

Can you tell us something about you as a writer, i.e. when you started writing, what's your creative process is like, what inspires you, etc.?
I started writing when I was about twelve years old, and it's been a love affair ever since. It's a kind of escapism for me—I write to entertain myself. I'm not saying that it's all fun and games, because writing can be hard work, but that's part of what makes it so rewarding.

How do you keep a balance between family, work, and your writing?
Unfortunately my writing tends to take a backseat to the rest of my life. I have a fulltime job, a husband, and a home that demand my attention. But I do make it a point to set aside time for myself and my writing.

Can you tell us something about you as a person?
I'm an introvert and a chocoholic. I have a green thumb and a half a dozen hobbies that I don't have time for. The things that are most important to me in this world are my loved ones and finding peace and happiness.

If you had a chance to be mentored by one author (living or dead), who would you choose and why?
There are a large number of authors that I admire, but if I had to choose a favorite, it would be Stephen King. Not only does he have a compelling writing style, but also his versatility amazes me. There doesn't seem to be any subject matter that he can't tackle and mold into a gripping story. From a little girl lost in the woods to straight vampiric horror or from domestic abuse to epic struggles between Good and Evil, he always manages to create a world that captures the reader from word one.

Despite the wisdom that says you can't take it with you, if you could take four things with you when you leave this world, what would they be?
I wouldn't take a thing with me—material things are useful, but they can't compare to the love of friends and family.

What is your view of epublishing? What opportunities does it provide for you and for other authors? What do you think is the future of epublishing?
Technology is becoming more and more pivotal in our lives; it saves us time and makes our lives more convenient. I believe that there is an ever-growing niche for electronic information of all kinds, including e-books. I also believe epublishing gives authors a much more diversified market for their work.

What other published works do you want us to know about?
I have been fortunate enough to have two other works published, a short story in the collaboration The Insomniac Tales by Chaucer's Women and a sci-fi/romance novel, The Huntress.

What projects are you currently working on?
I am currently working on a sci-fi/romance trilogy which is capturing both my heart and my imagination—here's hoping it will do the same for readers! I'm also still laboring on the sequel to The Huntress, though that novel is being difficult. As always, I'm constantly seeking to learn to improve my writing, an ongoing process that I hope to continue for the rest of my life.