1. Tell us 5 things that readers may not be able to find about you on the web. 

 Oooh, straight out of the bag you're asking me to give up my secrets! Well played! LOL! No, but seriously, I suppose there are a few things I can share without forever having to hide my head in shame...
 1.) A love gin and tonics. I know, I know, it's totally an old man's drink. But to me they're so cool and refreshing, so what's not to like?
 2.) My favorite color is red. Most people choose something a little more soothing for a favorite color, but I'm drawn to red's vibrancy and... and... danger? Perhaps there's something in my psyche that leans toward the hazardous side of life; I DO write romantic suspense, after all!
 3.) I make a mean Mediterranean pasta dish. It has olives and sun-dried tomatoes and goat cheese. Oh. My. God. It's heaven in a bowl. Not to mention a total carb-fest. Nom, nom, nom!
 4.) In the warm months, I ride twenty miles a day on my bicycle. In the cold months, I hibernate. I'm much like a grizzly bear in that respect...
 5.) One time, in Hawaii, I almost died in a volcanic eruption. (You're not getting any more out of me than that!)

 2. Tell us a little bit how you came up with the idea of the Black Knights Inc. books? 

I knew I wanted to write military romantic suspense. I mean, a man in uniform is about as yummy as it gets, am I right? But I also knew my series, if I wanted it to sell, needed to have a hook. Something to distinguish it from the rest of the books out there. And what's the opposite of a stoic, dependable soldier? Well, that'd be the Harley-riding rebel. So I took a little from column A and a lot from column B; I stirred until frothy and voila! 007 meets Sons of Anarchy... or, as I like to say, Black Knights Inc. 

3. Do you have any writing traditions when writing a book? (Do you have to listen to music, etc.) 

I listen to music at all times EXCEPT when I'm writing. I have this crazy talent for movie quotes and song lyrics. So if a song is playing while I'm writing, I sing along to it. And before too long, I'm typing what I'm singing in my head - and that's not good. But music certainly inspires me. When I'm listening to it while doing anything else, I often find myself running to my notepad to jot down ideas.

4. What's the hardest part of writing for you? 

The hardest part of writing for me is the part where I actually put my butt in the chair and write. My stories are almost fully formed in my head before my fingers ever touch the keyboard, so I have a hard time taking the time to type them out. I mean, I already know what happens. But you guys don't... so I persevere. Le sigh... ;-)

5. Finish this sentence: If I'm not writing, I'm probably... 

...on my bicycle, travelling with my hubby, or fighting with my self-control over whether or not I should have that third helping of Mediterranean pasta.

6. If you could trade places with one of your characters who would it be and why? 

Oh, I'd have to say I'd trade places with Becky. Not only is she tough-as-nails, but she gets to go to bed with Frank "Boss" Knight every night. I mean, I always fall in love with my heroes, but there's just something about Frank...

7. Who designed the covers of the Black Knights Inc. books? (because they are BEYOND sexy) =)

They are smokin' hot, right? And the lovely design folks at Sourcebooks deserve the honors. Of course, I have to give a shout-out to the custom bike-building community, too. Because those motorcycles you see on the covers are not computer generated. Nope. Those are REAL! And, to my great honor, there were talented designers out there who were generous enough to let me use their creations for my covers.

8. If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? 

I actually DO travel quite a bit. It's a dream of mine to visit 100 countries before I die. So far, I've seen around forty - which sounds like a lot, but it also means I still have a long way to go. I'll tell you this much, I think my next adventure is a going to be a motor-scooter tour of Vietnam. If I ever make it past this current deadline, that is...

9. If you could have any super power, what would it be? 

Easy. I'd fly. Can you imagine the exhilaration, the freedom? Oh... I think it'd be divine!

10. Is there any specific you would like to say to the readers out there? 

Thank you for reading!

Quick Short Answer Questions 

11. Favorite Restaurant Quartino - 

northern Italian fare served in a Spanish tapas style setting. Sounds complicated, but it's really not. And the food? No words...

12. Favorite Place to Write/Read 

I write in my home office. Like I said, I need structure or the pages never actually materialize. But I love to read in my big, cushy, leather recliner.

13. Favorite Movie 

Oh, this is tough. I love going to the movies and I watch a ton of them. But I'd have to say Out of Africa is one I can sit down and enjoy over and over again.

14. Favorite Singer/Band 

Green Day. Did I just date myself?

15. Favorite Tv Show 

Currently, it's Breaking Bad. But there's only one more season. NOOOOOO!!!!