The Wylder West

Before we let you head off, just a couple more questions... Do you have any hobbies that you’d care to chat about? Skydiving? Baking? Traveling? Whatever interests you—we’d love to hear about it! I like to crochet, knit, and quilt. Every once in a while I get the urge to bake but its not very often. Once I give in, it will be months before I do it again. I love to travel and have a list of places I want to see. Hopefully, the world gets back to normal soon so I can. I find my greatest happiness when I’m sitting at my computer plotting my next story. What drew you to write for Wylder? Wylder sounded like so much fun to write for. I thoroughly enjoy writing historical western romances.  Are you working on anything new? Do you have plans for a next story that you’d care to share? 1-       I am currently going through my private edits on Key Lime Coconut Curse . A novel for The Wild Rose Press's One Scoop or Two series. It's been great having you here on T...

Virginia, it's so great to have you on The Wylder West blog this week! Thank you for joining us!  We've heard a bit about  Wylder Bachelor   and I think it's fair to say you've got most of us completely intrigued! This one is definitely going on my must-read list.  Do you have any other published work? I have two other books The Wicked Sister and A Fallacious Seduction .  A Fallacious Seduction excerpt:  "I know you remember. Quit playing games, Jenna and answer the question." He let the hammer down slow on his gun and put it back in its holster. "Tell me what I want to know and I won't hurt you." His voice was smooth as Tennessee whisky. It wrapped around her and settled in her stomach. His blue eyes gazed into hers, and Shanna nearly swooned on the spot. With his gun safely in its holster and no longer distracting her, she realized he was more than handsome. he was perfect.  Her mouth dried, and her palms started to sweat. She must have hit h...

  Wylder Bachelo r Excerpt: “There’s nothing to worry about. A stranger came2 in asking questions. He’s gone now. No one knows you’re here.” “Who is he? What did he want?” Miss Jones licked her lips. She must be thirsty again. He poured her another glass of water. She lifted herself up to take the glass. Jackson slid behind her and helped her until she pushed it away. Strangers must frighten her. Miss Jones trembled like an autumn leaf in the breeze.   He laid her back against the pillow. “Mr. Smythe asked about a gunshot cowboy. I sent him to Doc Sullivan.” Miss Jones stiffened and paled a bit more. “Mr. Smythe?” “I won’t let anyone hurt you,” he said. “Do you want to tell me what happened?” Miss Jones lifted tortured eyes to his. “I did. My father wants me to marry a horrible man. I…ran away…and got involved in something I shouldn’t. I got shot in the process.” Her big blue eyes looked up at him. She swallowed a sob. “I can’t go back. Please don’t make me.” ...

  Virginia, now that we've heard a little bit about  Wylder Bachelor --which sounds amazing, by the way--do you mind filling us in on your early writing career? I'm wildly curious about it and I'm sure other readers are, too.  How did you get started writing and what  was your journey to publication? I wrote alphabet bug stories for my kids when they were little to help them read.   I have had stories floating in my head as long as I can remember. One day, I decided to start writing them. I had no idea how start. So, I ordered how to write books off Amazon and read them. I read articles on how to submit stories and ordered a literary guide. One of the most exciting days of my life was when I received an email from Rhonda asking me to send my entire manuscript.   I had submitted to several publishers and she was the first to get back with me. It was awesome.

Virginia, welcome to The Wylder West blog!  So glad to have you as this week's author spotlight. I'm sure readers are looking forward to getting to know you and hearing about your Wylder West story! Please tell us about your Wylder story—we love Wylder and want to hear all the lovely details! When Maryanne Wagner's father runs into money trouble at his bank, he trades Maryanne's hand in marriage for a loan. Her intended is a mean man who likes to hurt women. Maryanne refuses the marriage and robs her father's bank to get his attention. Wounded during her getaway, Maryanne stops at the livery in Wylder, Wyoming and hides in one of the stalls. Chet Jackson Daniels runs the livery in Wylder and is looking for a new beginning. He discovers Maryanne in his livery and helps her against his better judgement. Fresh from a tangle with the law in Boston, Jackson has black and white ideas on what is right and wrong, until Maryanne comes into his life and shows him different.