Suspected of a crime she knows she didn’t commit…
All she wants for Christmas is to remember.
All she wants for Christmas is to remember.
Blood on her blouse. A gun in her hand. A cartel leader’s dead body in front of her. Widow Asia Stratton can’t remember what happened—just that she’s been framed. The only way to prove her innocence is to work with her ex-sweetheart, Nebraska state trooper Slade Jackson. But can they clear her name before this Christmas turns even deadlier?
Paperback: 224 pages
Published: December 3rd 2019
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense
ISBN-13: 9781335232533
Published: December 3rd 2019
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense
ISBN-13: 9781335232533
Life As A Writer Interview
with Sharee Stover
#1. Are you a 'plotter' or a 'pantser'?
I am a PLANTSER if there’s any such creature. If not, and I must choose, I would say I’m more of a Plotter but I have rebellious tendencies to go Pantser while writing the story. I love having a thorough synopsis to work off of as I write.
I am a PLANTSER if there’s any such creature. If not, and I must choose, I would say I’m more of a Plotter but I have rebellious tendencies to go Pantser while writing the story. I love having a thorough synopsis to work off of as I write.
#2. How long does it usually take to finish writing a book?
Because I start plotting books way in advance, I usually write an entire book within a couple of months. Then I need another two months to edit, re-edit, and re-re-edit my edits. I have trouble letting go.
Because I start plotting books way in advance, I usually write an entire book within a couple of months. Then I need another two months to edit, re-edit, and re-re-edit my edits. I have trouble letting go.
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#3. How do you choose your characters names?
I absolutely LOVE naming characters and I keep a spreadsheet of all my books to try and ensure that I don’t use the same name twice. One huge factor is checking that the name isn’t a famous person. Especially an infamous person. I use lots of different references, websites, and sometimes football players or credits from movies. I like unique names so I’m always on the lookout. I even keep a list for future reference. I’m a total name nerd. |
#4. What does a typical writing day look like for you?
I start writing as soon as I have taken my daughter to school and I write all day until I pick her up. However, in between there, I take social media breaks, answer emails, and do whatever research is necessary.
I start writing as soon as I have taken my daughter to school and I write all day until I pick her up. However, in between there, I take social media breaks, answer emails, and do whatever research is necessary.
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#5. What do you do to inspire creativity?
I love watching crime dramas and true crime shows like Forensic Files. But if I’m struggling to get that creative energy flowing, I take a complete break and watch something fun like Friends or Gilmore Girls. I love to read so I’ll often grab something outside my genre and just submerse myself into a story. I take walks with my dog and sometimes if I’m stuck in the story, I’ll talk out the plot with my husband who is a master at shooting holes in my plot. |
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#6. What would be one thing you readers knew about authors or the writing life?
Writing is a tough business. Before publication, it can take years to sign with an agent and get that first book contract. Books are an extension of (sometimes one or more) years’ worth of work. So be kind with reviews and remember there’s a human behind book.
#7. What authors have influenced you the most?
Francine Rivers was one of the first Christian authors I ever read and I consumed everything I could find by her. Randy Alcorn’s Safely Home is my all-time favorite book ever.
Francine Rivers was one of the first Christian authors I ever read and I consumed everything I could find by her. Randy Alcorn’s Safely Home is my all-time favorite book ever.
Bonus. Share with us a thought, Bible verse, whatever is on your mind/heart.
I always sign my books with my favorite Bible verse.
I always sign my books with my favorite Bible verse.
Sharee Stover
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Colorado native, Sharee Stover, lives in Nebraska with her real-life-hero husband, three too-good-to-be-true children, and two ridiculously spoiled dogs. A self-proclaimed word nerd, she loves the power of the written word to ignite, transform, and restore. She writes Christian romantic suspense combining heart-racing, nail-biting suspense and the delight of falling in love all in one. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers, Romance Writers of America and Nebraska Writer’s Guild. Sharee is a three-time Daphne du Maurier finalist, winner of the 2017 Wisconsin Fabulous Five Silver Quill Award, and winner of the 2019 National Excellence in Romance Fiction Awards for Best First Book. When she isn’t writing, Sharee enjoys reading, crocheting and long walks with her obnoxiously lovable German Shepherd. Visit her at www.shareestover.com.
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It's Time For A Giveaway!
Sharee Stover is generously giving away
a Print copy of Silent Night Suspect
a Print copy of Silent Night Suspect
(USA ONLY)
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