Lynyrd Station Protectors Security BoxSet – PreRelease Blitz and Giveaway

Can you, for those who don’t know you already, tell something about yourself and how you became an author?

I’ve always had “stories” in my head, I simply didn’t know what they were. Characters talking and going through issues and coming out of them happy. Over and over. Back in the day, I simply didn’t know how to move through the publishing world, and life got in the way – work, marriage, kids, college – there was always something.

As time wore on, those characters kept chattering away in my head. I was a paralegal by trade and I changed jobs at one point (actually a lot of points, but this one in particular left its mark), and the attorney I worked for was nasty. She was a horrible person to work for, and I hated every minute I had to be there. My husband told me, “You’ll always work for people like her unless you sit down and start writing.”  So, I did. That very night I pulled out my computer and began jotting down a story. I didn’t know what I was doing. I’d read countless books, so I was trying to follow a “formula” of sorts. That first book was rough! And it took me a long time. Close to a year. I’d come home from that awful job, have dinner, shake the ICK off me from work, then sit down and write.

Once I felt my book was finished I began looking for an editor. I should have done that sooner, but I was a newbie. I found an editor and holy man, was there a lot of work involved!  But, she helped me polish my book up, and then I began researching publishing. This was 2014 and indie publishing was a thing, but scoffed at in social circles. I hesitated, submitted to agents, got turned down and decided to hell with it, I’m self-publishing. I’ve worked with a couple of publishing houses over the years, but each time I’ve asked for my rights back because they don’t do a thing for me as an author. Now, I’ve published over 48 books and still going.

What is something unique/quirky about you?

It’s probably not unique or quirky to other authors, but when I’m in the midst of writing a story, those characters feel real to me. I think about them all day and how to ‘help’ them.

What inspired you to write this book?

The Lynyrd Station Protectors – Security Omnibus is a passion project. The four books included are books I love. When I wrote the first book, Finding His Fire, I felt I’d really hit my writing stride at that point. I love the characters. I love the setting. I love the brotherhood. I became inspired to write them in a dream. I saw Ford Montgomery clearly in my mind. A tortured soul trying to pull himself together. He was perfect. And I needed a heroine who had issues, lots of them, but wasn’t a shrinking violet. Enter Megan Marshall. A sweet woman, who had been a nurse until her ex-husband got her fired, and was waiting tables and trying to rebuild her life. As it once again comes crashing down on her, Ford enters her life and leaves her little choice what needs to be done to save herself. The other books have equally passionate protectors and strong women!  I love this series and always direct readers there first.

Where did you come up with the names in the story?

My reader group, PJ Fiala’s Road Queens, names my characters, businesses and places in my books. When you suggest a name and I use it, you are mentioned in the dedication in front of each book. We’ve been doing this for years.

What did you enjoy most about writing this book?

I love the characters. Even the bad ones – those I loved to hate them.

Who designed your book covers?

The gorgeous cover and all the connected materials to this Special Edition, were created by Miranda Grissom Designs! She did a fantastic job.

If your book was made into a film, who would you like to play the lead?

I think Ford Montgomery should be played by John Krasinski, and Megan Marshall would be played by Bryce Dallas Howard. Lincoln Winters should be played by Colin Ferrell and Skye Sommers would be played by Katheryn Winnick. Dodge Sager should be played by Travis Fimmel, and Jax Masters would be played by Zoe Saldana. And Rory Richards should be played by Clive Standen and Alice Beggs should be played by Jessica Chastain. Oh what an attractive, amazing cast!

Anything specific you want to tell your readers?

I appreciate every single one of you. I thank you for taking the time to read my books and leave reviews. I enjoy spending time with you in my reader group. Our Monday Night Lives are enjoyable and I look forward to them every week.

Are your characters based off real people or did they all come entirely from your imagination?

All are based off of real people. Some are bits and pieces of multiple individuals. Some are based off people I’ve met or know.

Do your characters seem to hijack the story or do you feel like you have the reigns of the story?

All the time!  I can be writing away, thinking we’re headed in a different direction, then, BAM! Something comes out of a character’s mouth or a character does something and I’ll wonder where that came from, but I like it. Then I have to rethink where the story is going. I do believe my characters know best!

Convince us why you feel your book is a must read.

If you love edge-of-your-seat suspense wrapped in heat and heart, the Lynyrd Station Protectors – Security Omnibus Special Edition is a must-read. This isn’t just a collection. It’s an immersive experience featuring four full-length, action-packed novels where former military heroes take on high-stakes threats and fall hard for the women who challenge and complete them.

Each story blends danger, desire, and redemption, set in a small town where corruption runs deep and justice runs even deeper. You’ll meet relentless protectors like Ford, Lincoln, Dodge, and Rory. Each has a mission. Each has something to prove. And each finds love in the most unexpected places.

In this Special Edition, you’re not only getting all four novels in one convenient package. You’re stepping into a world where loyalty, passion, and bravery collide. If you’ve ever rooted for the underdog, fallen for the hero, or craved a story that keeps you up late turning pages, this one is for you.