A Rising Tide follows a bookstore owner with supernatural gifts who starts having haunting dreams sending her on a journey of self-discovery filled with danger and a confrontation with her detiny. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?

This is the 13^th book in the series and Jessie has wondered where her gift came from. Matt paid for her to go to Ireland because her family came from Ireland. The idea shows up in several of the books but I knew the trip had to show her why she had the gift that she does. This would be a crucial point in the series. The culture of Ireland is perfect for the possibility of magic with all its wonderful legends and magical creatures. 

Do you think there’s a single moment in everyone’s life, maybe not as traumatic, that is life-changing?

Yes, it is possible that one single moment can alter the course of our life. But I also believe we have many life changing moments in our journey, We can change and continue to grow through out our lives. To me Jessie epitomizes the idea of what would happen if we became truly aware of the world around us and could seen what is often unseen.

What was the hardest part about writing a mystery story, where you constantly have to give just enough to keep the mystery alive until the big reveal?

Keeping the mystery with a few red herrings to keep the story interesting is the tough part. Sometimes I feel like my characters are leading me and I like that. My editor tells me to read the manuscript like a reader. I try hard to take subjects that are important to me and make them somehow entertaining at the same time.

What is the next book that you are working on, and when can your fans expect it to be out?

My next book is in the final galley stage and ready to be signed off on. It will be out this year and will take Matt and Jessie through their wedding, but not without some problems.

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