I'm very intrigued by e-books, the topic du jour in the industry today. As a number one bestselling Kindle author, I love the way e-books make an author's backlist accessible to new readers. Of course, price point remains a source of concern. Personally, I don't have any of the answers, but I'm intrigued by the questions.

What I loved about romances was the character, and I think I still bring that to my novels. What romance taught me was that the 'who' will always matter more than the 'what.' It's fun to come up with plots, but I want to make sure the reader cares about who it's happening to.

My secret vice is Sudoku puzzles. Can't stop playing them. My parents are accountants. I blame them entirely.

You know what the difference between a cardiac surgeon and God is? God doesn't think he's a cardiac surgeon.

When you're on book tours, you definitely need chocolate. At all times.

Whomever speaks first gives up some power.

Before I became a suspense novelist, I wrote romantic suspense as Alicia Scott.