Michelle Sutton and Free Books!

A botched pizza order causes a fearful young woman living with the pain of loss to finally leave the safety of her home only to discover danger stalking outside her door.

Before we visit with today's featured author, I want to announce that the winner of Diana Brandmeyers's Hearts on the Road is:

michellekidwell1977@ . . .

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And now let's talk with novelist Michelle Sutton, about a couple of her new releases. Michelle is the author of the e-book, Danger at the Door (Desert Breeze, August 2009), which we'll address first.

Michelle Sutton is the Editor-in-Chief for Christian Fiction Online Magazine, a member of American Christian Fiction Writers, an author of edgy Christian fiction, a book reviewer, an avid blogger/alliance member, CWOW blog mistress, mother of two teenagers, wife, pet owner, social worker by trade, and follower of Jesus Christ. Michelle has 11 novels releasing through 2011 and continues to write more edgy fiction.

Please tell us a bit more about the plot of Danger at the Door.

Upon her fiance's death, Laney became a recluse who only left her home for emergencies. She managed to survive - barely - on food delivery service and her work-at-home job. When she tries to move on from her grief, the commemorative meal she orders is ruined. However, it leads to an unlikely friendship with an attractive man, Bojan, who speaks little English. As he befriends Laney he continually says the wrong things, but he doesn't give up trying to win her trust. Meanwhile, she has this strange feeling of being watched and wonders if she's losing her mind. Complicating things further, every time she leaves her house something bad happens, confirming that she is safer at home. Can Bojan convince Laney she'll be safe with him, or will his presence put her in further danger? Will he be able to protect the woman he loves before it's too late?

Which character in your novel most interested you while you wrote? Why?

Bojan is my favorite character in this book because he's exotic and tender-hearted. He cares about people and isn't afraid to let go of what he has to help. He's generous and kind. He's very heroic. I guess I just love writing about guys, lol!

Why will readers enjoy your novel?

I'd like to think readers would enjoy my stories because they are intense and not at all boring. So far no one has said they were bored or couldn't finish the book. Usually readers say the opposite and say they read it in a day or two. Plus, I like to get into issues that Christians don't like to talk about.

If you were the casting director for the film version of your novel, who would play your lead roles?

Eric Bana would be the hero because he looks like Bojan in my mind.



Rachel McAdams would be Laney because when I created the character this is what she looked like in my mind even though I'd never seen her before.

As a bonus, Michelle discusses another of her recent releases:

The second novel in my Second Glances series, It's Not About Him (Sheaf House), released September 1, 2009.

Please tell us a bit more about the book's plot, Michelle.

Susie wakes up after a party knowing something isn't right. When she discovers she is pregnant but has no idea who the father is, she decides to place her baby for adoption with an infertile couple from church. Following through ends up being more challenging than she'd imagined. But she wants to do the right thing. If only Jeff would quit trying to marry her so she'll keep her baby! Why doesn't he understand? It's not about him; it's about what's best for her child. Meanwhile, a man shows up in her life that looks irritatingly familiar. Could he be the father?

Which character in this novel most interested you while you wrote? Why?

Tony is my favorite character because he is so human and has such passion for life and yet has intense struggles at the same time. I like his character so much I put him in every book in the series. The third book is his actual story and is titled It's Not About Her (because it's all about him, tee hee) and releases in Sept 2010.

And who would play your lead roles in the film version of this one?

The model on the cover. LOL! Just kidding. She is a friend of mine but she is not an actress. She's just beautiful. Anyway, I always pictured Mandy Moore as Susie when Mandy plays a brunette, like in How to Deal.

And Jeff would be played by Zac Efron.

When you visited us last, you told us your writing strengths and weaknesses were "dumping the words on the page" and finding time to write, respectively. Has that changed in any fashion?

Not really. Still don't have enough time.

I hear you. What has been the most effective marketing move for your books?

Being on social networks like Facebook. People tell their friends when they discover you and then they tell their friends, etc.

Someone has just handed you a box containing exactly what you need at this moment in time. What's in the box?

Chocolate, of course.

What is the last book you read that impacted you? How did it affect you?

The last book? I have had a lot impact me but the one that made me cry the most and reflect on my life was Scared, by Tom Davis, with Havah, by Tosca Lee, second in line.

Loved Havah. I haven't read Tom Davis' book yet.

What are you working on now?

My cowboy romance. It releases January 2010.

Where else can readers find you or your writing online? Please include the link for purchasing your book.

You can find me through my blog at edgyinspirationalauthor.blogspot.com, at www.michellesutton.net, or edgychristianfictionlovers.ning.com.

For the list of blogs where you'll find out more about Danger at the Door click HERE. To find out more about purchasing the book, go to Desert Breeze HERE.

It's Not About Him is available from Amazon.com.

Thanks, Michelle, for visiting with us and telling us about Danger at the Door and It's Not About Him. Readers, Michelle has offered to sign a copy of It's not about Him for the winner of our drawing on Thursday, September 17. To enter, leave a comment for Michelle, below. Leave your email address, in case you win, like so: trish[at]trishperry[dot]com. If you subscribe to my blog, at right (or if you're already subscribed), you'll be entered an additional time to this drawing and all future drawings.

This Monday we'll meet Dana Mentink, author of Race to Rescue, and we'll draw the winner of Raynene Burgess's Hopeful Chances.

Also, check out my post on Jane Austen in Manhattan to see how you might get a free copy of one of my books.

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