Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Marti Shane, a contemporary romance author that writes what I love to read. Smart heroins and strong, successful heroes conquering conflicts and really fighting for love. My first series is The Promise Lake Series set in secluded southern Georgia. Small towns don’t mean small conflicts. Book 1, Pleasures of Promise Lake published in December of 2019 followed by Book 2, Pleasures of the Pride in March of 2020.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Pleasures of the Pride. This book is inspired by protecting the truly innocent. The Pride Academy has produced generations of successful, highly trained males to help innocent victims alter their circumstances. They’re not assassins, they’re strategist. They’re not for hire, they’re what every innocent deserves. If you’re strong enough to stand up against the bad guy, they’ll stand behind you. If you break the law because the devil made you do it, and now you’ want out, you need not apply. For generations, The Pride was a school for boys who evolved into an elite secret society of men. Not anymore.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Many. I write in my head while I’m out running. When I see something out of the ordinary, I try to squeeze it into the piece of the story I’m writing on. It doesn’t always work, but it sparks creativity and adds depth to the character or the place you are writing at the time because stories need little pop-ups.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love series. My favorite writer of a series is J.R. Ward, Black Dagger Brotherhood.
What are you working on now?
Book 3 of the Promise Lake Series. The secrets, the money, and connections had Mick thinking the FBI would show up any day and take it all away. Mick’s lived her whole life never knowing her father was the leader of The Pride. When the FBI shows up to ask for help, she sees her world in whole new light.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Using a small fan base to promote and share on social media.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Try. There’s not a perfect formula.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write something down. Once it’s on the paper, you have something to work with.
What are you reading now?
All The Little Fires
What’s next for you as a writer?
Finding that new place for the next series.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
My high school Chemistry book. I always thought it was interesting but who wants to read about chemistry? With the time on your hands, why not?
The With Me Series by Kristen Proby (The first three are my favorites)
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