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Welcome to FLY HIGH, Tanya. I’m really glad you accepted to answer some questions about you, your writingand your latest releases.-  First of all, you write romances. Does thatmean you are a very romantic  person inreal life?
I don’t know … let me ask myhusband! He says, “Yes!” But I’m pretty sure that was a loaded question. Iwould have to say I am an eternal romantic. I believe everything in thisuniverse comes down to love – nothing is bigger. I also think it’s important toappreciate life’s beauty—the way a leaf flows from a tree in fall and the waymy dog looks at me at 7 a.m. – waiting eagerly for me to open my eyes. Romance,to me, is about sensing every little moment in life and soaking it in. As a writer, I want to be able to share what I see with you.
- What is your secret “ingredient” to make a scenevery romantic?I rarely focus on the physical aspect of intimacy. Forme, it’s all about what’s going on inside the character’s head and heart andhow the moment relates to their surroundings. I also think personal growth isvery sexy, and it’s important to me as a storyteller to show you those moments,big and small, that become a characters catharsis.

- What about you as a reader? What’s /are yourfavourite genre/s  and authors?They say a writer often writes the genre they love,but I love any and all that give me a window into the human soul. Some of myvery favorite writers don’t write anything at all like I do – Charlotte Brontë,Laura Kinsale, Pamela Morsi, Anita Mills, Shakespeare, Cormac McCarthy and myhusband (he’s a writer too! And I fell in love with him through his poems!)
- Do you have aspecial routine while writing? Not so much! Ijust have to have music. I need to be comfy, and usually that means getting thedogs settled (used to be the kids until they were grown) and then finding aquiet spot to lose myself in the story. If I can’t lose myself then I know thereader won’t either.
- You’ve just published your most successful novels, The MacKinnon’s Bride and Happily Ever After as e-books. What do you think about therevolution e-publications have brought to the market and to our  reading habits?The e-revolution(and it truly is one!) has allowed me to revisit old characters and give eachbook a new edit. Each has benefited from my growth as a writer. It’s alsoallowing me to reconnect with readers in a whole new way and, frankly, to fallin love with my old characters all over again. I’m grateful for thatopportunity.
- When writinghistorical fiction how hard do you work on historical accuracy? Do you think itan indispensabile element to write that kind of fiction?I do (and did)lots of research for each book because I believe the setting has to be acharacter in itself. I LOVE learning about other time periods, cultures, etc.That was half the fun of doing a book for me, but, that said, I’m not  bove taking some license for the story—as longas it doesn’t suspend disbelief for the reader. That’s the key, I think. But toknow how to break the rules, you have to know the rules to begin with, right?
- How would youpresent both books to our readers in about 50 words? (50 for each book of    course)All of mystories are about wounded souls who first heal themselves through the power oflove – not by the other person. I believe, strongly, that we must be happy andwhole on our own before we can love and be loved by another. So there you go,that encompasses both stories! The MacKinnon’s Bride is a Scottish Medieval,rife with mystery, underlined with angst, but fun and light-hearted on thesurface (you have to be able to laugh!). Happily Ever After is a sexy, funnyseafaring adventure with a heroine who emerges from a cocoon to discoverherself, life and true love.
-  Where do you find inspiration for yourgorgeous heroes?My husband!
-  Have you got a favourite literaryhero/heroine you are very fond of?Heroes: EdwardFairfax Rochester and maybe the Mad Hatter (specifically Johnny Depp’s version)On the flipside, Jane Eyre, of course, and Alice—I love Jane’s ability to persevere,forgive and love and Alice, well, she has that “muchness” I hope we all haveand never lose.
-  What are you up at the moment, Tanya? Writing/ going to release a new book? Can you tell us about it/them?Currently, I’mworking on a contemporary suspense—the second of three books for Kensington.VERY different stories for me. The first is due out in March 2013. It’s aboutthree sisters, the healing of their family and a secret as dark as the blackwaters of Charleston.But now that I’mrevisiting my old books, I find visions of past characters dancing in my head.I do see a historical again in my very near future.
That’s all for now. Thanks for being my guest and answering myquestions. Good luck with everything you are doing.


The book
Distrustful of men and feigning madness, in truth Meghan is cunning as a fox--and far too loyal to her clan to be swayed by her arrogant captor's honeyed words and virile charms. She will make the Lyon pay dearly for the "gift" he has so brazenly stolen--even as her own traitorous heart begs her to surrender gladly to the one great love that can heal an injured land.

The authorTanya Anne Crosby has written seventeen novels, all of which have graced numerous bestseller lists including the New York Times and USA Today. Best known for stories charged with emotion and humor, and filled with flawed characters, her novels have garnered reader praise and glowing critical reviews. A five-time nominee for an RT Career Achievement Award, she lives with her husband, two dogs and two cats in North Michigan. Author site : http://tanyaannecrosby.com/
Giveaway details   Tanya is giving away 2 signed paperback copies of Lyon’s Gift, the second book of the Highland Brides series  (there are four). The contest is open world wide and ends 12 November. Use the rafflecopter form below. There are up to 6 chances for you to win the book!
Other Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tanyaannecrosbyTwitter: https://twitter.com/TanyaAnneCrosbyMacKinnon’s Bride:Amazon: http://amzn.com/B009SAHT16B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mackinnons-bride-tanya-a-crosby/1012422850?ean=2940015491081Happily Ever After:Amazon: http://amzn.com/B009SBSY4QB&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/happily-ever-after-tanya-a-crosby/1003605653?ean=2940015491654

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