A Highland Ruby #historicalromance @rayburnlady #RLFblog

This quick interview includes info about the author, and
introduces the story.

About the Author

The desire to write historical fiction has long been a
passion with Brenda B. Taylor. Since elementary school, she has written stories
in her spare time. Brenda earned three degrees: a BSE from Henderson State
University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas; a MEd from Sam Houston State University,
Huntsville, Texas; and an EdD from Texas A&M University, College Station,
Texas; then worked as a teacher and administrator in the Texas Public School
system. Only after retirement could she fulfill the dream of publication.

Brenda and her husband make their home in beautiful East
Texas where they enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, and
working in Bethabara Faith Ministry, Inc. She crafts stories about the
extraordinary lives of ordinary people in her favorite place overlooking bird
feeders, bird houses, and a variety of blooming trees and flowers. She
sincerely thanks all who purchase and read her books. Her desire is that the
message in each book will touch the heart of the reader as it did hers in the
writing.

Interview with Brenda B. Taylor

Why did you write
this book?

Since elementary school I’ve had a desire to write stories,
but a family and career took precedent over my ambitions to be a writer. After
retirement, I became interested in genealogy and followed my family line to
Scotland. Stories about the ancient Scots stirred my interest. A Highland Ruby
is a result of research into my Scots heritage and Scotland’s history.

What is your favorite
genre to read?

My favorite genres to read are historical romance and
historical fiction. History is one of my teaching fields, and I enjoy reading
stories set in the past.

Who is your favorite
character from fiction (not including your own)?

My favorite character from fiction is Elizabeth Bennet from
Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.

What are you working
on at the moment, and will see from you in coming months?

I am working on a novella prequel to A Highland Pearl, the
first book in the Highland Treasures series. The novella tells the story of the
love between Andrew’s and Gavin’s parents, Aine and William Munro.

Please tell us about
your latest book.

She
must choose between a life of adventure with the man she loves or a settled,
secure life with her betrothed. Flora Vass put Gavin Munro out of her heart and
mind until he returned to Scotland after an adventurous five years in the New
World. Gavin left no doubt he returned to make the bonnie Flora his own and
intended to fight for her. Flora’s betrothed, Iain MacKay, and Gavin’s brother,
Chief Andrew Munro, had other plans. Andrew needed her to marry the MacKay to
bring peace between the two clans. Iain MacKay wanted an heir. War with England
looms on the horizon, forcing Flora to choose between her heart’s desire and
her logical choice.