I did a lot in the political arena in my teens and early twenties. At some point, I'll have to write a post about why I left a lot of that behind me because I don't think I ever have. But all I did led me to my first job, which I loved: working for my state representative at the Texas state capitol. And that job inspired the setting of the second Kate book. 

My time working at the Capitol, Sue Thomas FBEye, and doing a lot of thinking about good intentions versus doing what's right.

What was the biggest challenge in writing this book?

Not getting too bogged down in details. Trying to keep it interesting when the case was a slower paced on.

Why read the book?

1. To continue the series 

2. To read Kate being alternately tough and yet have moments where you see her vulnerability

3. You get to see Patrick and Kate in a rose garden

Today's Deal:

Well, it's been a while, but I am bringing back one of my favorite blogging events: August Amazingness. This is the part of the year when I offer a lot of freebies and fun things to do with my books. I hope you will find this as much fun as I do. Make sure to check back every day for a new deal or giveaway.

We are going to start with one of my most popular works - Kate's Innocence

What inspired Kate's Innocence?

I was watching Sue Thomas a lot as well as some other shows about teams doing things and growing together. I was in my late teens when I first had the idea. The first draft of the idea looked different. It started with Kate being a very bubbly person who thought she was deluvering a inncenct pacage to a friend, and it ended up having contraband. As the idea matured in my head, Kate became a woman with a lot in her past to deal with, and the case became a little more serious. The other characters also took on lives of their own.

What was the biggest challenge in writing this book?

Honestly, I had a first draft, and I felt it was missing heart. It took me a while to figure out some of the missing components. I could have done better, but in the end, I had a story I loved.

The second hardest would be knowing that people would be critical that this wasn't a realistic look at law enforcement. But seriously, if I had done it realistically, it would have been pretty boring.

Why read the book?

Those who enjoy fun mysteries, found family, faith-filled fiction, slow back story reveals, and longer series.

The story behind the dedication:

Preorder link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F15ZR97X 

It's been a long time in coming. Far too long. But I'm very happy to say that Kate's Informant will be arriving on Kindle on June 1st!

Here are some fun things coming along with it.

You can pre-order the book HERE and then get a pre-order digital goody pack HERE.

If want to help promote the series, or just read the stories for review, you can go HERE and sign up to be part of the Kate's Case Files launch team.

You can also add it on Goodreads HERE.

I'm so excited about this release!