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Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Featured Author: Amanda McKinney


Welcome Today's Featured Author
Amanda McKinney!!




THE STORM

BLURB


On a pitch-black wintry night, Detective Dean Walker finds a man in the middle of an icy road, with a bullet between his eyes—a murder that is eerily similar to his father’s, which was never solved. Coincidence? No, Dean doesn’t believe in coincidences. He also doesn’t believe in love at first sight, until he meets the victim’s wife.



Psychologist Heidi Novak is hardly settling into her new mansion in the small, country town of Berry Springs, when she receives a late-night visit by the handsome Dean Walker. Seconds after learning that her husband has been murdered, gunshots explode around her and it becomes apparent that she is the next target.



With a massive winter storm looming, Dean races to find the killer and keep Heidi safe, while facing a long a list of suspects, including Heidi’s arrogant sister-in-law and a local, crusty cowboy. As the evidence mounts, Dean becomes more convinced than ever that his father’s murder is connected to the death of Heidi’s husband.



And he can’t help but think . . . will Heidi be the second love he loses to the ice-cold killer?





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About Amanda McKinney:




Amanda McKinney, author of sexy murder mysteries, wrote her debut novel, LETHAL LEGACY, after walking away from her career to become a writer and stay-at-home mom. When Amanda isn’t tending to her two beautiful boys, she’s hidden behind a computer screen crafting page-turning murder mysteries, peppered with titillating love scenes. Her books include THE WOODS, THE LAKE and THE STORM, of the BERRY SPRINGS SERIES, and DEVIL’S GOLD, of the BLACK ROSE MYSTERY SERIES. Amanda lives in Arkansas where she is currently working on her next book. Visit her website at www.amandamckinneyauthor.com





Interview With Amanda McKinney

1.     Can you tell us a little about your books?

I write sexy murder mysteries, full of suspense, romance and a few steamy love scenes. Being the proud Southern girl that I am, each book is set in the south and reflects small-town culture at its finest.

2.     What book is your newest release?

My newest release, The Storm—book #3 in the Berry Springs Series—comes out December 5th. I’m super excited about this book; it’s a whodunnit murder mystery at its core, featuring the swoon-worthy detective Dean Walker, and smart, independent Psychologist Heidi Novak, and a motley crew of suspects. The story begins with Dean finding a man in the middle of a dark, icy road, shot between the eyes. That man is Heidi Novak’s husband. Five minutes after meeting Heidi (and being unexpectedly attracted to her) Dean saves her life from a hailstorm of bullets, and it becomes apparent she’s next on the killer’s list. As Dean dives into the case, he begins to believe that the death of Heidi’s husband is connected to his father’s unsolved murder years earlier – but how? What’s the connection? And so begins a sexy murder mystery about haunted pasts, revenge, and finding unexpected love in the darkest of places.

3.     How did you choose the genre you write in?

That was easy—I write what I love to read. I’m a sucker for romance, suspense, and alpha males. Who doesn’t love a strong, sexy, take-control alpha male?!

4.     When did you know you wanted to write a book?

I’ve always had a nerdy, super creative side of me, and I’ve always loved to read. But it wasn’t until I walked away from my career to become a stay-at-home mom that I decided to write a book… and I did, and never looked back.

5.     Do you work with an outline, or just write?

Oh God, I’ve very hardcore about my outline! If I don’t write a solid, detailed outline, the story quickly derails and goes all over the place, taking on about ten different plot lines. And then I have a panic attack and drown myself in vodka before setting the manuscript on fire. Just joking… about the fire part, I write on a computer. ;)

6.     What is a usual day like for you, and how is it structured?

I’m someone who loves plans, routines and structure. Spontaneity scares the shit out of me. I’m also an early riser, so my alarm clock goes off at 4:30am every day so I can get in some coffee time and a workout, before the kiddos wake. I then work my ass off to meet my daily writing goal, while juggling my two boys, cleaning, errands, house chores and cooking. It’s full days, but I love it. I’m at my best when I have a lot on my plate.

7.     What writing projects are you currently working on?

I’m very excited about my current project! I’ve begun a new series—the Black Rose Mystery Series—about a small, creepy town called Devil’s Den where 3 single, rich, uber smart and super badass sisters run one of the top private investigation companies in the country, Black Rose Investigations. It’s got murder, mystery, romance, steamy love scenes, small town folklore and sexy alpha males. The series will be made up of novellas, which are about half the length of a normal book, so they’ll be quick, fun reads to help us busy women escape for a bit!

8.     For a reader who hasn’t read one if your books yet, which book do you suggest they start with?

Well, that’s the cool thing about the Berry Springs Series—you don’t have to read the books in order to understand what’s going on. Each book is a different story with new characters. The scene stays the same, as well as a handful of crossover characters. So, just start with whatever one tickles your fancy!

9.     Anything else you’d like the readers to know?

Yes! Book #2 in the Berry Springs Series, The Lake, is FREE on Amazon right now! 12/2 – 12/6. Get it while it’s hot!

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