I’m happy to have Lindsay Downs by today to talk about his upcoming release, Ice Queen. He was good enough to sit down and answer a few questions for me, and talk a little about his books.
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1.  Can you tell us a little about yourself?

I think the best way for me to answer this question is to let you read my bio-

What does it take to be a bestselling author? Determination, skill, talent, luck or taking a risk with a venture into a totally new genre. For me it was a little of some and a lot of the others.

In 2008 when I got 2 books published I thought it was due to skill; little did I know it was more luck than anything. Over the next three years I wrote, submitted, got rejected. I then did what I tell everyone who asks; I wrote some more. I didn’t give up.

More on a dare than anything I tried my hand at a regency, one of the most difficult genres because of the rule, which I might add I broke almost every one. Within two days of its release the book was on a best seller list and stayed there for two months.

Turns out it is all of the aforementioned.

After two failed marriages, one from divorce while with the other she dies unexpectedly I decided upon retirement to move. That opportunity came in September 2012 when I migrated to Texas.

For me, as a multipublished author it was one of the best things I’ve done to date. Now, every day I can write, creating stories to take my readers to places they can only dream about.

2.  Are you a pantser or a plotter?

I’m a panster but with a new series I’m thinking about I might have to be a plotter, we’ll see.

3.  Can you tell us about the challenges you faced getting your first book published?

First, trying to learn to write a compelling book which a publisher wanted. After that searching out the right one for the book. The whole thing is never to give up. If one rejects you learn, if needed correct then find the perfect publisher to go with.

4.  What was your favorite chapter to write and why?

It’s really hard to point out one chapter out of them all to single out as my favorite. Each one, in their own way, was a favorite.

5.  Were all of your characters easy to write, or did some of them give you trouble? Any particular character you didn’t like at all?

The only character I really didn’t like was Brandie Endicott. To find out why you’ll have to wait until June when the book releases and read it. Even the main bad guy I liked writing.

6. Do you have any advice for aspiring writers?

Never give up on your dream. Develop your voice and stay true to it. Don’t be afraid to be different. Write. Write. Then write some more while taking workshops to learn the craft.

7.  Narrow down your novel. Why must we read it?  (besides the obvious, it’s awesome answer…because of course it is!)

Not only in my A Jessica Sales Novel series but also in all my regency books the one thing you’ll find which stands out above all the the leading character. The best way I can answer the question is to go back to 1972 and the Helen Reddy song “I Am Woman”. In short I empower my heroines.

8. Which character speaks the loudest to you?

The one I’m writing at the time, even the villain.

9.  Do you have another book coming out soon?

In July I have my debut, with SCP, regency Spy Catcher releasing. This is romantic suspense. To put it simple between June and December of this year I’ve got a book releasing every month, except for November.

10. (For series authors) How many books can we expect to see in your series? Is the number tentative or set?

Right now I have 6 books in The Jessica Sales series scheduled for release between June 2013 through September 2014. I do have ideas for four more books in the Jessica Sales series.

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Blurb for Ice Queen–

Betrayed by her lover, Jessica Sale has to decide who to trust. Not sure, she goes with her intuition. The problem, is her instinct correct or leading her down the proverbial garden path. Only time will tell, except she doesn’t have the luxury. Lives lie in the balance and depend on her split second decisions.

As the truth slowly unfolds, Jessica wonders if she’s made the right decision. No thanks to her Control who withholds crucial facts about a separate but equally important mission which parallels hers everything could be put in jeopardy. Time is the one thing Jessica doesn’t have, if she’s to prevent military grade weapons from being made available to terrorists.

Will she finally get all the information to stop Justin Grey or will she end up like so many of his supposed friends, partners and family-dead?

Will she finally get all the information to stop Justin Grey from selling weapons to terrorists or will she end up like so many of his supposed friends, partners and family-dead.

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I’m so glad that Lindsay stopped by, I can’t go without pimping at least one of his books. So, of course, I’m going with Love and War. 

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BLURB:

Rescued – Injured Ensign Steve Henry awakens from severe wounds to the tender care of Lieutenant Suzanne Cunningham. Attraction explodes between them but will war tear them apart in the end?

Simone – Returning to Occupied France in advance of the allied invasion leaves no time for love between Sergeant Brian Deveneau and Simone. War tears apart lives and love. Will they survive?

Angel in Green – Never expecting to find love, 1st Lieutenant Elena Roberts must put aside her feelings for 2nd Lieutenant Steve Johnson. When her hospital is overrun by North Vietnamese soldier’s, she must guard not only her heart from the handsome solider, but keep him alive as well.