In The Weight of Rage, a young woman new to her high school becomes the target of much more than jealousy when her life is threatened in a near-fatal accident. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?

There are several factors intertwined in the story. The primary conflict develops from the rage caused by hurt feelings from a broken relationship, but the plot points to the influence that influential people can use to obtain what they want, the bias of the reporting media, and the manipulation of people by politicians to protest supporting a cause favorable to their position.

What character did you most enjoy writing for?

I enjoyed developing the whole story and trying to keep the characters believable. If I had to choose, I would pick Captain Colbert and Detective Su Santiago. They had to go through the complexities of the case and face many challenges while a personal relationship was flourishing between them. It was fun to write mystery and romance at the same time.

What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?

I tried to address the complexity of teenager’s relationships, the influence of wealth and power on the pursuit of justice, and the lack of unbiased news reporting.

Can fans expect to see more work from you soon? What are you currently working on?

The Weight of Rage was my sixth novel, and I’m in the process of writing a new one that should be ready by next fall.

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