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After years of being the one firing questions at people, I finally stepped out of my role as journalist and into the role of interview subject.  Kim Adams, the fabulous woman who runs SOS Aloha , a website in support of military wives, interviewed me about my soon-to-be-released novel, Silence in the Mist . The very gracious Ms. Adams asked fantastic questions and even decided to run a contest giving one of my books away.  Why not head on over there and sign up to win The Mammoth Book of Scottish Romance? (Oh, and if you feel like it, read the interview, too) If you would like to read LEAH'S FIRST EVER INTERVIEW, click here !  

The following is an excerpt of my novel, Silence in the Mist.  This historical novel with strong romantic elements has a July 7, 2011 release date!  His voice slithered into her ear while the hot tip of the dagger pressed against her thigh. “This torment will be at an end if you tell me the name of your leader.” “Never,” Françoise said, shaking her head and licking her swollen, blood-encrusted lips. An unpleasant metallic taste filled her mouth and she had to fight to keep from retching. “Tell me his name.” “ Non .” Hoche snatched a clump of her hair and wrenched her head back. “I want the name of your commander.” Her eyes fluttered shut but the image of the menacing general was still very much before her, invading her senses, striking terror in her heart, denying her escape. Dear God, she prayed, please deliver me from this evil. A warmth and overwhelming sense of security flooded over her then, as if an angel had wrapped his wings about her.  She felt a peace tha