| When crime fiction novelist Kelly Landon agrees to write a memoir for an eccentric, elderly gentleman, her quiet life turns upside-down. Unbeknownst to her, the memoir is peppered with clues leading to a rare collection of stolen jewels from World War II. After the memoir makes the best-seller list, Kelly finds herself in the crosshairs of a decades-old vendetta. Now, instead of enjoying her rise to literary fame, she’s thrust into the dangerous world of treasure hunting. While Kelly struggles to win the game of cat-and-mouse, a secret family legacy is unearthed, forcing her to choose between trusting her charming literary agent or her vigilant bodyguard to keep her safe. As the three of them become entangled in a web of deceit, it’s a race to see who’s the villain, who’s the hero, and who holds all the pieces to solve the mystery of the best seller. Genre: Romantic Suspense/Mystery Release Date: August 6, 2024 Click here to get your copy! |  |
Interview with Christina
#1. I love a good who-dun-it. So, when I set to write about treasure hunting I know I didn’t want it to just be a journey, but a mystery my readers would enjoy unraveling.
#2. What do you hope your readers will take away with them when they read this book?
I hope they take away two things. A sense of hope and belief in redemption and that good does conquer evil. And I wish my readers would take away an interest in history, one of my favorite subjects. I’ve been asked if there was such thing as the children’s books mentioned in Best Seller, and while I did make them up the concept came from real events that happened during WW2 such as the book burning in the German city squares. I hope that any of the books I write spurs the reader to question, research, and expand their learning.
I hope they take away two things. A sense of hope and belief in redemption and that good does conquer evil. And I wish my readers would take away an interest in history, one of my favorite subjects. I’ve been asked if there was such thing as the children’s books mentioned in Best Seller, and while I did make them up the concept came from real events that happened during WW2 such as the book burning in the German city squares. I hope that any of the books I write spurs the reader to question, research, and expand their learning.
#3. Tell us something funny, sad, embarrassing, whatever, that happened involving this book.
This book was the first book I pitched to agents, so that was kind of exciting. However, I was a novice and every time I sat down with an agent I had hard time articulating what the story was actually about—writer nerves. I ended up writing my pitch in my phone notes and reading it from there. Oh, and the pitch was really long, more like a synopsis. Every agent I met with suggested making it shorter. It took several drafts to finally find my elevator pitch. The tagline on the back of the book is the shortest version of that pitch, so every time I read it, it makes me smile remembering those first-time writer jitters!
This book was the first book I pitched to agents, so that was kind of exciting. However, I was a novice and every time I sat down with an agent I had hard time articulating what the story was actually about—writer nerves. I ended up writing my pitch in my phone notes and reading it from there. Oh, and the pitch was really long, more like a synopsis. Every agent I met with suggested making it shorter. It took several drafts to finally find my elevator pitch. The tagline on the back of the book is the shortest version of that pitch, so every time I read it, it makes me smile remembering those first-time writer jitters!
#4. Tell us a little about yourself, your family, friends.
5 things about me:
I married my high school sweetheart, my first kiss and my first true love. My husband has been my never-ending support in all my creative endeavors.
I love watching stories come to life on stage. If I could attend a different play every month, I would. And the smaller the theatre the better.
I could sit in a coffee shop for hours talking with my close friends, and at times I often do. There’s something about a coffee shop atmosphere that just feels cozy and calls you to relax and converse. Seasonal drinks are my favorite to order!
A perfect day out for me would be browsing antiques, finding a deal on an old, tattered book, lunch at a tearoom and of course writing in a coffee shop until dark.
And finally, I use too many emojis when I text. I sometimes forget when I’m sending a “serious or professional” text that maybe I should refrain, and well … what can I do? The emojis have already been sent. 😊
5 things about me:
I married my high school sweetheart, my first kiss and my first true love. My husband has been my never-ending support in all my creative endeavors.
I love watching stories come to life on stage. If I could attend a different play every month, I would. And the smaller the theatre the better.
I could sit in a coffee shop for hours talking with my close friends, and at times I often do. There’s something about a coffee shop atmosphere that just feels cozy and calls you to relax and converse. Seasonal drinks are my favorite to order!
A perfect day out for me would be browsing antiques, finding a deal on an old, tattered book, lunch at a tearoom and of course writing in a coffee shop until dark.
And finally, I use too many emojis when I text. I sometimes forget when I’m sending a “serious or professional” text that maybe I should refrain, and well … what can I do? The emojis have already been sent. 😊
#5. Share with us a thought, Bible verse, whatever is on your mind/heart.
Psalm 121 is one of my go-to passages in times of uncertainty or sorrow. I lived several years in the Pacific Northwest, and the mountain views were amazing. You can’t help but be in awe of them. However, in order to enjoy the view, you need to look up!
This passage starts off with,
Psalm 121 is one of my go-to passages in times of uncertainty or sorrow. I lived several years in the Pacific Northwest, and the mountain views were amazing. You can’t help but be in awe of them. However, in order to enjoy the view, you need to look up!
This passage starts off with,
I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Then finishes the with
The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in …
These words are a reminder to lift my head and seek the Lord in all circumstances, and that He alone has the power to guide me and keep me safe.
More from Christina
There is a certain in-between place where creatives tend to linger — a space where reality meets imagination and stories quietly begin. It’s where we observe the world as it is, then wonder how it might unfold just a little differently. That space is where my writing lives, and it’s where Best Seller was born.
Before novels, though, there was coffee. My very first “real” job as a teen was working as a barista, and I loved it. I wasn’t just making drinks — I was mixing flavors and letting my imagination wander between orders. There’s something comforting about coffee, something that invites reflection and creativity. Looking back, it makes perfect sense that it found its way into my stories.
In Best Seller, my main character Kelly Landon is a crime fiction writer with a carefully guarded heart. She’s shy, introverted, and far more comfortable with quiet moments than crowded rooms. Her love of seasonal coffee blends mirrors her inner world — thoughtful, layered, and hopeful beneath the surface. But Kelly’s heart is fragile, and without being anchored in God’s love and truth, it can be easily swayed by the promise of earthly acceptance.
Enter Declan — her outgoing literary agent with unassuming Irish charm and a way with words. Can you blame Kelly for daydreaming? For wondering if love might be possible after all?
To celebrate Best Seller, I created the Writer Girl Latte, inspired by my barista days and Kelly’s story. Cozy, creative, sweet, and just a little indulgent — because sometimes the best stories begin with a warm cup and a willing heart.
Before novels, though, there was coffee. My very first “real” job as a teen was working as a barista, and I loved it. I wasn’t just making drinks — I was mixing flavors and letting my imagination wander between orders. There’s something comforting about coffee, something that invites reflection and creativity. Looking back, it makes perfect sense that it found its way into my stories.
In Best Seller, my main character Kelly Landon is a crime fiction writer with a carefully guarded heart. She’s shy, introverted, and far more comfortable with quiet moments than crowded rooms. Her love of seasonal coffee blends mirrors her inner world — thoughtful, layered, and hopeful beneath the surface. But Kelly’s heart is fragile, and without being anchored in God’s love and truth, it can be easily swayed by the promise of earthly acceptance.
Enter Declan — her outgoing literary agent with unassuming Irish charm and a way with words. Can you blame Kelly for daydreaming? For wondering if love might be possible after all?
To celebrate Best Seller, I created the Writer Girl Latte, inspired by my barista days and Kelly’s story. Cozy, creative, sweet, and just a little indulgent — because sometimes the best stories begin with a warm cup and a willing heart.
So, pour yourself something warm, settle in, and step into the mystery of Best Seller — it’s only the beginning.
And remember, Love is a Mystery!
-Christina
And remember, Love is a Mystery!
-Christina
 Christina Rost | Christina Rost is an award-winning author, mother to three amazing children, and is married to her high school sweetheart. While she currently resides in Oklahoma City, she’s lived all over the US, a few years in the UK, and loves to travel. When she isn’t spending time with her family or writing you’ll find her chatting over coffee and perusing antique stores for tattered books. |
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