Name: Lynnette Beers
Publisher: Flashpoint Publications
Reason you started writing: As a kid, I always loved reading books. Then when I was a teenager, I started to write stories. As I got older, I continued to enjoy reading really great books, and then when I was in college, I realized that I wanted to write short stories, but every story I wrote ended up being really long. I finally realized that I’m a novel-writer and not a short story writer. I soon discovered that I absolutely loved creating characters, settings, and stories. K. Aten notes: I fell into novel writing myself. I accidentally completed a 68,000 word 'story' and realized maybe I could write book length pieces. Probably a good thing since my few attempts at short stories were terrible. LOL
Next book to release & when: Uncharted Waters (December 2024) K. Aten notes: Coming soon, look for it!
Why we should read it: Uncharted Waters takes readers on a journey through what it’s like for someone who faces a life-threatening illness. The book focuses on Maddie Fong as she struggles to live in the moment and not always be in a state of fear about her future. Although Uncharted Waters focuses on the same character from Caught Inside, each is a standalone book. Uncharted Waters shows just how resilient someone can be in the face of adversity. As a contemporary romance, Uncharted Waters blends heartfelt moments with the courage to face an unknown future. Readers will be exposed to a wide range of emotions as Maddie experiences the highs and lows of dealing with illness while also treading the waters of romance. K. Aten notes: Sounds intriguing. I'd say if you were a fan of Caught Inside, you should definitely check this one out.
Genres that you've written: historical, young adult, contemporary romance, & romance intrigue K. Aten notes: Most aren't genres I follow but I love to see how varied and diverse the sapphic fiction community is.
Favorite character or pair you’ve written & why: They’re all my favorite characters! But, for the sake of answering this question describing my one favorite main character, I’ll choose Maddie Fong, especially when she’s a teenager. Maddie is the main character in Caught Inside, which is about a teenager who’s an outsider and often teased for being different. Uncharted Waters is also about Maddie Fong but several years later. In both books, Maddie faces significant challenges, but both novels show how resilient Maddie is. 😊 K. Aten notes: I love a good book about resilience. It is such a resounding theme across many genres.
List of published novels: 

• Just Beyond the Shining River

• Saving Sam

• Caught Inside

Name something you're proud of in regard to your writing: I’m proud of creating rich settings which reflect what my characters are experiencing. For example, in Saving Sam, my main character often strolls along the Okatoma River. She does this as a child and later as an adult. Wonderful things happen along this river, but horrible events also happen there. I wanted the river and the terrain along the riverbanks to reflect what was happening. I tend to do a lot of research about locales. Even better is when I can go to a location and get a good sense of the place. I did this when I wrote my first novel, Just Beyond the Shining River. I’m proud of how accurate my details are in this book when my characters are in London, especially along the River Thames. K. Aten notes: A good setting can make a book magical.
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