Now available on Amazon, Kobo, iTunes, and Barnes & Noble is the suspense romance Hunt For Evil, book one in the ICE series, by Amy Jarecki. Book two, Body Shots, will be released on August 29th.
The author has taken a few minutes out of her busy schedule for a Q&A about her new novel.
When did you become interested in storytelling?
I have always loved to write from the first day I picked up a pencil, but I didn’t write my first novel until the late 90’s. After I took writing classes and went to conferences, but wasn’t published until 2011.
What was your first book/story published?
My third manuscript, a Native American historical novel, was picked up by a small press (Boy Man Chief). It sold about 250 copies, but won The Spark Book Award and the Utah League of Writer’s award for Best Manuscript. The awards gave me the confidence to keep writing!
What inspired you to write Hunt for Evil?
I love to read suspense novels, but as a romance author, my writing style is more suited to romantic suspense. I dreamed up the concept for the ICE Series when I felt like I needed to write something new (I’m known for writing Scottish historical romance). ICE (International Clandestine Enterprise) is a highly secret agency headquartered in Iceland and dedicated to ridding the world of international terrorism. The first book, HUNT FOR EVIL, introduces ICE headquarters and builds the world with a highly perilous mission faced by Logan Rodgers and Olivia Hamilton.
What character in Hunt for Evil is the most/least like you, and in what ways?
Olivia Hamilton’s motto is, “happiness lies in the joy of achievement”. I have to say I’m a bit of an achievement junkie myself. Of course, I’ve never been a badass MI6 agent, but I’m enthusiastic and focused and occasionally self-destructive. LOL.
What is your favorite part in Hunt for Evil?
My favorite part is the ending…but I don’t want to spoil it! The meet scene is pretty funny, too.
What was the hardest part to write?
There is a scene where Olivia is tied up and face-to-face with the vile antagonist. It was hard to write because Olivia faces the man who killed her parents, he has the upper hand, and he’s not very nice…at all.
What would your ideal career be, if you couldn't be an author?
Before I started writing full time, I was a business executive. I would probably still be carrying a briefcase to work every day and taking blood pressure medication!
Do you read reviews of your books? If so, do you pay any attention to them, or let them influence your writing?
I do read my reviews. I do take them into consideration and if there is a common theme, I will be cognizant of it when writing the next book. The thing about reviews is they are subjective and one person’s opinion. Though I would like to be loved by everyone, an author has to realize there are always people out there who will never be fans. I just love the ones who are!
What well-known writers do you admire most?
So many! Brad Thor, Tom Clancy, David Baldacci, Monica McCarty, Grace Burrowes, Wilbur Smith, Tessa Dare, Janet Evanovich, Jennifer Cruisie…and on and on!
Do you have any other books/stories in the works?
Body Shot, Book Two in the ICE series, will be released on August 29th.
Here’s My reading list:
ICE Series:Mach One (Coming Soon!)Highland Defender & Lords of the Highlands (Mass Market):The Highlander’s Iron Will (a novella September, 2017)Guardian of Scotland Series (Time Travel):Highland Dynasty Series:Highland Force Series:Pict/Roman Romances:
Stand Alone Titles:
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About the Author
Amy embarked on her writing journey shortly after she completed an MBA with Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland. Her first manuscripts were suspense novels and were never published. She calls them baptism by fire—lessons in learning to write fiction. These lessons, combined with several writing conferences and classes, led her to write her first published book, Boy Man Chief, which won the League of Utah Writers award for Best Manuscript, and the Spark Book Award.
A lot has happened since, with some of the highlights being Rise of a Legend winning the national RONE award for Best Time Travel; hitting the Amazon Top 100 Bestseller list; and a host of other accolades.
Amy enjoys the freedom of authorship and the opportunity to work creatively every day. She has lived in Australia, Bermuda and has spent extensive time in Scotland. Whenever possible, she visits the places she writes about to add vibrant realism to her stories.
She loves writing Scottish historical romance, and now she’s adding romantic suspense to the mix. Come along for the ride!
For more information about the author, visit her website at: amyjarecki.com/
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Thank you for your fun interview! Cool blog site :-)
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