Q: Aden and Mary Ann have evolved from students working to get through high school into targets for all of paranormal-kind. What’s your most memorable moment from high school, and how did it change you?
A: Once I walked in the cafeteria and a “friend” lifted my skirt—and held it up while I twisted and turned trying to cover my…assets. She thought it was hilarious. I was mortified. For several seconds that seemed like an eternity, everyone got a peek at my undies. While there was nothing I could do to change what had happened, I learned that being treated with respect is hugely important, there are boundaries friends should never cross, and that it’s okay to end a toxic relationship.
Q: Riley’s primary job is to guard Victoria, a duty that is both rewarding and frustrating. What are the best and worst jobs that you’ve ever had?
A: I’ve worked as an aircraft title searcher (interesting), a calendar sales girl (frustrating), a food service provider (stressful), a day-care worker (really stressful), and a nurse’s assistant (really, really stressful). What I learned: I truly enjoy sleeping in, and I suck at customer service. My favorite job is, hands down, writing. I’m doing what I love: creating, weaving stories. And I get to sleep in. Of course, I work seven days a week and sometimes fifteen hours a day, but it’s totally worth it!
Q: When did you first realize you wanted to be an author, and what was your journey to publication like?
A: I’d already dropped out of college three times and quit what seemed like a thousand jobs. Before I could allow myself to venture down the writing road, I had to prove I could actually finish a book. So, I wrote that first one in three months—and it sucked. But I’d done it, I’d written it from beginning to end, and as difficult as it was, I loved the process. I wrote another and another and kept sending them to publishers—and kept receiving rejections. Until that seventh book, about five years later. Finally, in 2004 I had a taker! Harlequin and I have been working together ever since.
Q: What advice do you have for anyone who aspires to be an author?
A: Read, read, read, and write, write, write. The more you read, the more you’ll subconsciously understand story structure. The more you write, the more you’ll understand your own process and how to maximize your strengths. Also, write from the heart, not what you think others would want you to write. You do, and you’ll find your story magic. Oh, and never give up. Giving up is the only sure way to fail.
Thank you, Gena!
The Twisted Playlist
“Raise Your Glass” by Pink
“We R Who We R” by Ke$ha
“Only One” by Yellowcard
“All Over You” by The Spill Canvas
“Moth” by Audioslave
“If I Die Tomorrow” by Motley Crue
“That’s What You Get” by Paramore
“Maybe” by Sick Puppies
“Secrets” by OneRepublic
“Basket Case” by Green Day
“Rebirthing” by Skillet
“I Gotta Feeling” by The Black Eyed Peas
“Homecoming” by Hey Monday
“Your Love is a Song” by Switchfoot
“Firework” by Katy Perry
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