Interview with Aleatha Romig, author of Secrets

What can you tell us about your new release, Secrets?

Secrets is book one of my new dark romance trilogy, Web of Sin, with a mysterious, dark, dangerous, and sexy anti-hero Sterling Sparrow and a feisty, independent heroine who has been surrounded by secrets her entire life. The only one with the answers is Sterling. She wants to uncover those secrets, but at what cost?

What or who inspired you to become an author?

I believe I always wanted to write, though I didn’t begin writing until 2010. It began as a release for me. I never imagined people would buy my books. I credit John Grisham for bringing me back to reading and JR Ward for her novella that discussed her writing. Her experiences gave me the courage to write from my heart, to be different.

What’s on your top 5 list for the best books you’ve ever read?

Number one always remains Gone With the Wind. I love that book.

Say you’re the host of a literary talk show. Who would be your first guest? What would you want to ask?

Greg Isles. I would ask him how he comes up with such great story lines. While I enjoy romance, thrillers have always been my passion. In writing, I combine the two into my dark romances.

What’s your favorite thing about writing?

I love getting lost in a story. The characters come to life and my job is simply to write the words they give me.

What is a typical day like for you?

I’m most creative in the morning. After coffee and breakfast with my husband, I disappear into my office. If I’m writing, I could be there for 8 – 10 hours. If I’m between writing, then I’m marketing, on social media, and interacting.

What scene in Secrets was your favorite to write?

My favorite is the scene where Sterling and Araneae meet for the first time. The chemistry is off the charts and there is so much tension.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

“Want what you have.” To me it’s all inclusive. Don’t look around at what others have and desire that. Look at what you have, what you’ve accomplished, your family, your friends and desire all of it.

Aleatha Romig is the author of the new book Secrets.

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