Miranda Quinn’s life takes a turn from everything going great to everything falling apart. What was your inspiration for the setup of the story in Miranda Nights, and how did that help you create the dramatic ending?

I came up with the opening for the description for Miranda Nights early on…

She has a loving husband and a successful career- who says you can’t have it all? Miranda Quinn is living her best life… until she’s not.

I subscribe to the Whack-a-Mole theory of life. You resolve an issue and just when you think you’re safe… up pops a problem or complication or challenge- something that says ‘not so fast, my friend. Did you forget something?’ And even when you’re facing something really huge, little things still pop up and demand you deal with them. I wanted a happy ending and some closure for Miranda, Eric and their friends and family, but chose to leave a few things up in the air- jobs, health issues, etc.

How did you come up with the idea for the antagonist in this story and how did it change as you wrote?

I knew upfront that he would be someone from Miranda’s past with a grudge against her, but his background as a police officer and his fanatical views developed over time. The 7 Deadly Sins theme was fun to research and imagine how it would all play out in Dante’s twisted mind.

How do you balance story development with shocking plot twists? Or can they be the same thing?

Much of my story and character development come from how my main characters react to or respond to the plot twists, so for me, they go hand in hand. For me, it’s all part of the fun of writing!

Will there be a third Miranda Quinn story in the future?

Yes- I’ve been busy coming up with new adventures and mishaps for Miranda. The third (and final) installment is in the works!

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