1. Tell us about your newest release.
Night Hawk is western and my 25th release from Avon Books. The hero is a gun totin’, Bible quoting bounty hunter known as the Preacher. The heroine, Maggie Freeman is a young woman falsely accused of killing a man. She meets Preacher when he’s given the task of taking her by train to Denver to stand before a judge. Neither are who they appear to be on the surface, and as the adventure takes them across the country, the sparks fly and passion blooms.
2. Can you tell us a little about your favorite scene in the story?
I don’t have a particular favorite, because every scene with Maggie stands out. She’s feisty, charming, and a take no prisoners kind of lady. I had a ball writing her story.
3. When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?
The writing has always been in me. I was the editor of my elementary school newspaper in the 4th grade. The Jones School Comet! However, all I ever really wanted to do was work in a library.
4. Tell us a little about your daily writing routine. Are you a plotter or pantser?
I am a pantser. I love the surprises this form of writing brings to my stories.
5. What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?
Not sure if it’s a quirk but I usually do my writing after dark. In the early days of my career working at night was a necessity because I was a wife and mother with two growing children. Now that I’m a widow and the kids are grown and gone, writing at night is still the way.
6. What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books?
Because I do historicals, the research always comes with surprises. In Night Hawk, one of Preacher’s friends is Chinese. The history of her people in America was a real eye opener for me.
7. What authors or friends influenced you in helping you become a writer?
I probably would never have been published had it not been for a friend named Laverne. After reading a manuscript of mine, she hounded me and hounded me to pursue publication and because I did, my very first Avon release, Night Song hit the stores in 1994. I will always be grateful to her and for her.
8. What does your family think about your career as a published author?
My family loves having a writer in the family. My late husband was my biggest supporter, but no one is prouder than my mom. She reads all my work.
9. Besides writing, what other interests do you have?
I love gardening and am very active in my church. Also a BIG sports fan. Football in particular.
10. Can you tell us about what’s coming up next for you writing wise?
Up next is the April release of the fourth book in my Blessings series – A Wish and A Prayer. This is a contemporary women’s fiction series that began with the first book Bring on the Blessings. I’ll also begin writing the next historical which is scheduled for a fall 2012 release.
11. How can readers connect with you online?
Readers can email me at Indigo@beverlyjenkins.net. Check out my website at http://www.beverlyjenkins.net/ or come join me on Facebook. Just type in my name. When you see the gorgeous Night Hawk cover as my profile pic, you’ll know you’re in the right place. Big thanks to Romance Reviews Today for this opportunity.
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