Robena Grant is here with a giveaway.

Meet romantic suspense author Robena Grant whose sixth novel, Ring Me Later, came out last week.
Robena is Australian by birth but resides in Southern California. She has two adult children, enjoys reading, swimming, friends, simple dinners, a glass of wine, a board game, and heaven forbid…karaoke! Travel has always been her greatest love. France, Australia, Italy, England, and Scotland have featured in her stories. She often chooses a setting that has captured her senses through travel. And, Yes, I got that from her blog.

Sneaky. Very sneaky. J Thanks for hosting me today, Susan

 Robena, I am delighted to have you. The first book I read of yours was Blue Dolphin and I was completely immersed. (Excuse me.I think I just punned.) 

I love firsts, so tell me about the moment when a publisher told you they wanted to publish your book.

It was early in 2013. I was absolutely stunned. Another book was a Golden Heart nominee that year, and I ended up signing with the Wild Rose Press for all three books in the series. There were continuing characters and that was a stipulation of the first contract. So that was a whirlwind year. Golden Heart Nominee, too? Definitely a heart to remember.

I know you love to travel. Do you remember your first trip?
Yes. It was by train from the Snowy Mountains in the southern part of New South Wales in Australia. It took forever! Mum, Dad, and seven kids. We travelled to the mid coast where we were relocating and I remember sleeping on the train. Some of the smaller kids slept in the overhead luggage racks, but I was ten and chubby, so I had to stay on the seat.
I can relate. When we left Capetown, we flew home to New York. It was a four day plane flight with several stops. This was 1956, three years before the first passenger jet. There were bunks, but only for rich people.Mom, Dad and three kids. My three-year-old sister, Kelly, kept climbing into older men's laps and asking them if they want to color in. Personally I think she wanted a shot at one of those bunks.

Other than your own, who are your favorite (heroes/heroines/writers) in your genre?
I rarely read romantic suspense, but my favorite contemporary author is Jennifer Crusie. My favorite heroine is Min from Bet Me. I adore Jane Austen and re-read Pride and Prejudice at least once a year. 

I love Jennifer Cruisie. 

What is the most exciting moment, so far, in your writing career?
Being a Golden Heart nominee for Desert Exposure.

Fabulous!
Sappy movie to cry over?

Sense and Sensibility (Emma Thompson and Hugh Grant.) The scene where he comes back and she’s so vulnerable, and then she learns he’s come back for her and she cries and wails, and well, I cry with her every time.

Karaoke song to sing?
Stop! In The Name of Love, by The Supremes. 

 Yes!

Any advice for new writers just starting out?
You can’t do it all! Write to your strengths, and gradually discover and work on your weaknesses.

Tell us about your latest release.
Ring Me Later, a romantic suspense, released on April 8, 2015. It’s a second chance romance that turns deadly. There is a London connection, a reclusive billionaire, a stalker, a determined heroine, and a web of deceit that ensures someone will gain billions. Here are some links: http://amzn.com/B00UF3F3FY

TWRP author page: http://tinyurl.com/keymgfw

What’s your current WIP?

It’s a contemporary romance, with a mystery thread, and set in the English countryside.

And finally, where can we find you?

www.robenagrant.com I blog at MY BLOG every Monday, www.facebook.com/robenagrantauthor
Twitter: @robenagrant

I’m also including a giveaway: one kindle copy, one autographed print copy, of Ring Me Later. Just leave a comment to enter.

Is it crass to enter a giveaway on your own blog? Maybe I will use a fake name.

Thank you so much for being here, Robena. 

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