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    Romantic Suspense: Rescued from the Dark @lynda_kaye #RLFblog

    Rescued from the Dark

    Lynda Kaye Frazier, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk
    about your book, Rescued from the Dark.
    Genre: Romantic Suspense
    Publisher: Black Opal Books
    Blurb:
    She has no memory of their love…
    Kidnapped by terrorists and sent into a drug-induced coma, FBI
    intern Mercedes Kingsley awakes with no memory of her ordeal–or the intimate interlude
    that left her pregnant. Convinced her child was fathered by her ex-fiancé, she walks
    away from the only man she has ever loved, determined to make things work with her
    ex, a man the FBI suspects is implicated in her abduction.
    He knows the truth, but no one will listen…
    FBI undercover agent Jason Michaels remembers what Mercy can’t
    and those memories are breaking his heart. Forced to keep his distance from his
    lover and their unborn child, Jason risks his life to protect Mercy from a cell
    of international terrorists who have vowed to get the secrets locked in her memory,
    no matter the cost. Can Jason convince Mercy to trust him until she remembers their
    past, or will he lose her to a man who will trap her in a nightmare world of darkness
    from which there is no escape?
    Buy Links:
    Amazon http://amzn.com/1937329933/
    Tell us about your latest
    book.
    Rescued from the Dark is about an FBI agent, Jason Michaels who
    goes undercover with the Irish Mob to get information on their gun smuggling ring.
    While on assignment he realizes they have joined forces with a known terrorist group
    manufacturing drugs. He searches for information to tie the two together when he
    finds out they have kidnapped a fellow agent and the only girl he has ever loved.
    Jason soon realizes their using Mercy to perfect their dosage and that his cover
    has been blown. He knows he has to save her so takes off a journey that will take
    him up against his enemies, peers and the Agency that he loves, but willing to give
    up to bring Mercy back to him.
    What can we expect from you in the future?
    Rescued from the Dark is the first book in my Guardian’s of Hope
    series. It is an eight book series made up of Special Ops, Navy Seals and FBI Agents
    who are sanctioned by the government to do rescues they can’t or are not able to
    do due to restrictions.
    I am almost finished with the second book, Last Chance to Run
    and hope to have it published by the end of the year.
    I also have a contemporary, Saving JT in the works and just finished
    outlining the remaining books in the Guardian’s series. So many more books in the
    future.
    How many readers/fans
    contact you?
    This is my first novel so not a big fan base. Just family and
    friends. But that’s a great place to start.
    How much of your personality
    and life experiences are in your writing?
    Mercy has a lot of my personality built into her character. She
    loves coffee, is always late, and is very protective of family and friends. The
    only thing we share on life experiences is how enclosed areas bother her. I hate
    it when the elevator closes. I swear I hold my breath until it opens again.
    Generally, how long does
    it take you to write a book?
    It takes two months for me to complete a rough draft. I am still
    new to the editing process so I’m slow at it. I think I edit it too much.
    Do you have a set schedule
    for writing or do you just go with the flow?
    My day job takes up a lot of my time so I have set aside my evenings
    from 8 to midnight for my e-mails, blog updates and writing. I usually wing it on
    the weekends but still try to get at least three hours in front of the computer
    each day.
    What is your writing routine
    once you start a book?
    Once I have my characters and plot my book basically writes itself.
    I keep a tape recorder on me and when I get an idea I record it and feed it into
    my story when I get home. I am always working on my story weather it’s in front
    of the computer or recording a thought.
    Where do you start when
    writing? Research, plotting, outline, or…?
    I do a short outline then build my characters. Looks, personality
    and quirks. Then the story builds around that.
    What about your family,
    do they know not to bother you when you are writing – or are there constant interruptions?
    My kids are grown and on their own and once my husband is fed
    he is happy so the only real interruption I have is when my cats feel like they
    need attention and lay across my keyboard.
    What do you do to relax
    and recharge your batteries?
    I read. I love to read, that’s what started this journey of mine.
    It’s my escape. I relax with a few chapters each night.
    What are your thoughts
    on love scenes in romance novels? Do you find them difficult to write?
    I only have one love scene in my book. There is a lot of sexual
    tension but writing that one scene was very difficult for me. Don’t get me wrong,
    I love to read erotic and would love to write more but alas my Catholic school background
    will not let me. When I’m in the middle of attempting to write one I get a mental
    image of the Nuns and Priests telling me to get those evil thoughts out of my head.
    Someday I will learn how to kick them out of my head.
    What kind of research
    do you do?
    This book dealt with the Irish Mob and a Terrorist cell. I had
    many hours on the wide web searching for information so my plot sounded as real
    as it could be without hitting sites that would get me flagged by the US Government.
    What does your husband/wife
    think of your writing?
    My family is very supportive of my writing.
    Do you ever ask him/her
    for advice?
    No, can’t even get him to read my book. He’s only into westerns.
    Please tell us about yourself
    (family, hobbies, education, etc.)
    I am Married with five children and three grandchildren. I love
    to garden and paint but the one thing you will always catch me doing is reading.
    My most favorite place to be is on the beach. I have been known to drive 10 hours
    for a day on the sand. I went to college for Respiratory Therapy back in 1979 and
    have been a registered ultrasound technician for the last 18 years. I work for a
    Cardiology group and can honestly say I love my day job. But I love writing more.
    Who, if anyone, has influenced
    your writing?
    I have always had a passion for reading, but the one author that
    influenced me into getting published was Cindy Gerard. When I finished writing my
    book I had questions so I e-mailed her and she was great. She gave me information
    that put me in the right direction. She was very kind and answered every one of
    my dumb questions.
    Are you a member of any
    author groups – RWA, critique groups, etc.?
    I am a member of RWA, Roses Critique group, Savvy Authors, BTS
    eMag reviewers, and Marketing for Romance Writers.
    What do you think of critique
    groups in general?
    I would be lost without my critique group. I love the different
    advice I get, and use it as just that, their opinion and advice. I don’t let them
    change my voice but their great at catching plot errors, story structures problems
    and flow.
    List two authors we would
    find you reading when taking a break from your own writing.
    Cindy Gerard and Suzanne Brockman. Love their stories.
    Are there any words of
    encouragement for unpublished writers?
    Don’t ever give up. You will get critiques that will make you
    cry and rejection letters. Make them building blocks for the career you are building.
    What do you hope readers
    take with them after reading your work?
    I put on my calendar the date of the next release from the authors
    I read. I want to know that someone loved my story and was left needing to know
    what happens next so they put my next release date on their calendar.
    If you came with a warning
    label, what would it say?
    Never engage in activity until coffee has been consumed.
    Choose any or all of the
    following.
    Leather or lace? Lace
    Black or red? Balck
    Satin sheets or Egyptian cotton? Egyptian cotton
    Ocean or mountains? Ocean
    City life or country life? Country life
    Hunky heroes or average Joe? Hunky Heroes
    Party life or quiet dinner for two? Quiet dinner
    Dogs or cats? Both

    Fill in the blank with your favorites

    Dessert ~ Peanut butter cookies
    City ~ Houston
    Season ~ Summer
    Type of hero ~ Take charge and sexy
    Type of heroine ~Confident, courageous, not whimpy
    Lynda Kaye Frazier

    About the Author

    I’m an avid reader of romantic suspense and started writing about
    a year ago after a vivid dream. I know, sounds cliché, but that’s how it started.
    I work full time at a Cardiology clinic, then at night you will find me in front
    of my computer writing. I grew up in Pennsylvania,
    but now live in Arkansas, surrounded by the Ozark Mountains where I get to enjoy the four seasons without
    a long, cold winter. Other than spending time with my wonderful family, my favorite
    things to do are writing, reading and listening to music, but my most favorite is
    going to the beach. Surf, sand and a good book, my stress relief. I enjoy Goodreads
    because I love to read and enjoy finding new authors and recommending great books
    to others. But I am also a Facebook junkie.

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