March 1st release – Edgewater Road – Shelley Shepherd Gray

Tell us about the book:

EDGEWATER ROAD is about two very different people falling in love. Jennifer Smiley is a medical transcriber, works from home, and has put up so many walls about herself that she's built her own 'safe' prison. John 'Lincoln' Bennett lives surrounded by people. After serving time in prison, his life's goal is to help other men adapt and succeed in life after prison. When Jennifer moves into the house she inherited from her grandmother-she's shocked that it's right next door to Lincoln's halfway house for ex-cons. Soon, Jennifer learns that Lincoln was more than just her grandmother's neighbor, the men are more than just former inmates-and she's so much more than she ever dreamed was possible. 

 

Why do you write the kind of books you do?

I love to write the kind of books that I like to read. Books that transport me someplace else and feature people that I want to know. Basically, my main goal is to write a good story. Nothing makes me happier than to learn someone stayed up too late reading one of my books.  

What is your current work in progress?

I always write more than one book at a time. I'm currently writing SYCAMORE CIRCLE, the next book in this series, and ONCE UPON A BUGGY, an Amish novel set in Apple Creek, Ohio. 

What three things about you would surprise readers?

That I'm actually pretty shy, I love to travel and love to go to far-away places, and that I probably read more than they do. 

What are your hobbies, besides writing and reading?

We have two dogs, so I love walking and hiking with them. We also have a one year old granddaughter and I bake a lot and pass everything out to my neighbors. 

What is your most difficult writing obstacle, and how do you overcome it?

I have a hard time saying no, so my worst writing obstacle is becoming overwhelmed with work. Luckily, I've learned to focus on one thing at a time, which helps me get things done. 

Shelley Shepard Gray is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of numerous romantic fiction series and mystery novels, including the Seasons of Sugarcreek series, the Sisters of the Heart series, the Families of Honor series, and others. She is the recipient of the RT Book Reviews Reviewers’ Choice Award. She has written more than eighty novels, translated into multiple languages. You can find more information at shelleyshepardgray.com.

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