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Thursday, August 13, 2020

AN INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR LYNN SHANNON PLUS A GIVEAWAY!

 


Hello everyone. Today, we are featuring inspirational romantic suspense and sweet contemporary romance author Lynn Shannon here at Suspense Sisters.

Lynn has graciously agreed to giveaway 2 eBook copies of Ranger Protection, Book One of her Texas Ranger Heroes Series.

I will announce the 2 winners NEXT Friday, August 21st.  To enter, please leave a comment with your email address!

You can read more about Lynn and Ranger Protection, at the end of the interview.   

Welcome, Lynn!

First of all, tell us about YOU.

Well, I spend most of my day writing, petting my dog, or chasing after my kids. There’s nothing very exciting about my life! I love baking, especially anything with chocolate, and I can’t keep a plant alive. Reading is my number one hobby, and I reach for Christian romantic suspense first every time. I also love to travel.

When did you know you wanted to be a writer?

I don’t know that there was a single moment that I decided to become a writer. It’s been in the back of my mind since my teenage years. I’ve been an avid reader all my life, so writing is a natural extension of that. Becoming an author has been an amazing journey. It’s such a blessing to write stories that bring people joy.

What authors have influenced you the most in your career?

Oh, how much time do you have? I love reading all of the Love Inspired Suspense books. I’m a member of several author groups on Facebook. The advice and guidance from the community has been invaluable.  

Tell us about the moment you finally felt like a “real author”?

When I held a copy of my first book, Ranger Protection, in my hands was the moment I felt like a real author. It was an amazing moment because my daughter was with me when I open the package. I even have a photo of her holding the book. I’ll never forget it.

How does your faith play into your writing?

My faith is part of who I am, and it comes out in my writing as a natural extension of the characters. The same themes tend to show up in my books: forgiveness, love, patience, and holding on to faith in difficult times.

What are you working on now?

I’ve got two projects in the works. One is a new book I want to submit to Harlequin. I’m also writing the next book in my Texas Ranger Heroes series, Ranger Faith.

What is the most important thing you’d like readers to take away from your books?

Joy. Books, for me, have always provided an escape from real life. In particular, Christian romantic suspense. From the time I open the book I know that the hero and heroine are going to fall in love and the bad guy will be caught. There’s real comfort in that, especially since real life can be so complicated and messy. My goal with every book is for the reader to close it with a happy sigh and say, “That was great.”

Anything else you want to share with us?

If you love search-and-rescue dogs, check out my debut release from Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense line. Following the Evidence is still available in eBook format from all major retailers.  

About Lynn:

Lynn Shannon is a Publisher's Weekly bestselling author of inspirational romantic suspense and sweet contemporary romance.

After an international move from Texas to Greece, Lynn turned her passion for reading into a love of writing. She lives with her husband, two children, an extremely spoiled dog, and a couple of chirpy lovebirds. The experience of a different country has provided new foods--like Yemista and Kourabiedes--to accompany pecans and Blue Bell ice cream on her favorites list. She also never passes up coffee, chocolate, or the chance to watch cute animal videos. You can learn more on her website at: www.lynnshannon.com

www.lynnshannon.com

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Twitter: LynnSWrites


About Ranger Protection:

When Dr. Tara Sims is robbed, she fights back to protect her daughter and nearly pays with her life. She’s rescued by Texas Ranger Grady West. Her childhood friend is now a handsome lawman, but Tara refuses to acknowledge the chemistry sparking between them. With a little girl to raise and a growing medical practice, she has no room in her life for romance.

Grady suspects the vicious assault wasn’t a random act. What he can’t figure out is why anyone would attack the single mother. He vows to protect Tara and her little girl while keeping his growing feelings for them out of the equation. Getting romantically involved with his sister’s best friend is more hazardous than hunting criminals.

As the threats escalate and evidence links the robbery to a homicide, Tara and Grady realize nothing is quite as it seems. Untangling a web of secrets makes them the target of a madman, and it’s only a matter of time before the killer strikes again…

This novella kicks off the inspirational romantic suspense series Texas Ranger Heroes. Each book can be read as a standalone and guarantees a fast-paced mystery combined with sweet romance. 

Book Link: www.amazon.com/dp/B07JDZJG1Z

 

Thank you Lynn for joining us here at Suspense Sisters!

For a chance to win one of the 2 e-Book copies of  Ranger Protection, Book One of Lynn's Texas Ranger Heroes Series, leave a comment with your email address. 

I will announce the 2 winners NEXT Friday, August 21st.  


Thanks so much!


Mary Alford 


 


22 comments:

  1. Welcome, Lynn. We are happy to have you with us today.

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  2. Thanks for a nice interview! I definitely am putting this book on my TBR pile & request list for my county Bookmobile! Badawson16 at aol dot com

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  3. Having just finished Following the Evidence, which I loved, I am looking forward to reading Ranger Protection.

    Thank you so much for this interview.

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  5. Ranger Protection sounds exciting! Can't wait to read it.

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  6. sounds interesting
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  7. Oh good, another new author to explore. I see the books are in KU so I am putting them onto my kindle asap. They sound very interesting. As a senior with limited space I do have to either borrow from the library, KU, or if they are not too expensive buy for my e-reader. I have Following the Evidence already on my Kobo.

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  8. I love these Love Inspired Suspense books! This one looks great!
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  9. Thanks for the giveaway! chendryx(at)nctv(dot)com

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  10. This book looks so good! Would love to win a print copy of Ranger protection! Thanks for the opportunity to enter a giveaway! Lual Krautter Email: krautter62520@outlook.com

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  11. I loved this book!
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  12. The book sounds great! Thank you for this chance to win. 1cow0993(at)gmail(dot)com

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  13. This is the type book I love to read and this is a new author for me. Thank you.
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  14. Love books like this. Love the book cover and excerpt looks interesting and very intriguing. Would love to win, read and review the print format of this book and your other books. Book calls to me and says Read Me, Read Me.
    Thanks for the interview Lynn Shannon and Welcome.
    My Name: Crystal
    My Email: don(dot)stewart(at)zoominternet(dot)net
    Hope I Win.
    Crystal

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  15. Sounds like a great story!

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  16. Thank you for the interview!
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  17. Christian Romantic Suspense may be my favorite! jarning67(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  18. Lynn, I'm with you when it comes to enjoying baking...anything sweet for me not just chocolate. Though I do have to say, I found an incredible brownie recipe that's to die for..not literally of course, lol! It's called lunch lady brownies that's at least 50 years old. So GOOD!

    I also kill house plants, I seriously have no idea how to take care of them :-) My favorite hobby is reading too, I love historical or suspense but read a wide variety of genres, as long it's Christian fiction. I want to be entertained as well as feed my soul!

    As for traveling, my husband and I love doing this together as much as we can. Nowadays, it's so hard with COVID, but I'm hoping we can take a trip soon, like before the year ends.

    Such fun to get to know you a little more on the blog today. Congrats on your debut book from LIS! I really need to get my hands on it :-) God bless.

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    1. I forgot my email address. Thank you for the giveaway chance!

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  19. Interesting premise. Would love to read.
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  20. And the winners are: Trixi and Carol T. Trixi and Carol, Lynn will be in touch with you soon. Thank you all for joining in. Have a wonderful weekend.

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