Summer (With Collateral Damage) follows an attorney spending the summer in her beach condo who has her plans disrupted by a hurricane that destroys the community and puts her in close quarters with a man who is off-limits. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?

I didn’t have an inspirational moment. The story had an ordinary theme and was boring to me, so I took a dark turn. So I took an ordinary person and put them in the middle of turmoil. I feel life is like that sometimes. 

What character did you enjoy writing for? Was there one that was more challenging to write for?

Alyse, she is entitled and has everything. 

The hurricane and crime activity alter Alyse’s quiet and luxurious life. Do you think there’s a single moment in everyone’s life, maybe not as traumatic, that is life-changing?

Yes, I do. Maybe it’s something small, maybe it’s a loss, but many things can be life-changing.

What is the next book that you are working on, and when will it be available?

I am not sure where to go with my characters. I might start something completely different. My mind is sorting out small details that I imagine will make a good story.

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