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Author Interview
What inspired you to write THIS CHRISTMAS?
My pastor, an avid snowboarder, shared how much he enjoyed visiting Park City, Utah. His stories inspired me to dream up a suspense series set in a fictional ski village called Polaris. For THIS CHRISTMAS, I wanted to feature a ‘seasoned’ second chance couple with older kids, and the good and bad that come with an empty nest.
If you could sum the book up in one sentence, what would you say?
When her adult son goes missing, Celia must rely on the handsome police captain who lives across the street to keep her family from falling apart.
What challenged you about writing this story?
Getting the atmospherics correct with the setting. Polaris, a ski village set in the mountains at Christmas time, is a strong secondary character.
Which character do you most relate to and why?
Celia and her drive to keep her family emotionally close even though her kids have grown and moved out of the house. I have two children who’ve moved out and one remaining under the roof.
What do you hope readers will take with them after they’ve read it?
Accept love and live fully. Life is full of surprises and sometimes fate can’t be outmaneuvered.
What is something you like to do when you’re not writing?
I enjoy being active outdoors, when the weather cooperates–running, walking, hiking in the woods, or simply sitting in a chair in my backyard, reading.
My pastor, an avid snowboarder, shared how much he enjoyed visiting Park City, Utah. His stories inspired me to dream up a suspense series set in a fictional ski village called Polaris. For THIS CHRISTMAS, I wanted to feature a ‘seasoned’ second chance couple with older kids, and the good and bad that come with an empty nest.
If you could sum the book up in one sentence, what would you say?
When her adult son goes missing, Celia must rely on the handsome police captain who lives across the street to keep her family from falling apart.
What challenged you about writing this story?
Getting the atmospherics correct with the setting. Polaris, a ski village set in the mountains at Christmas time, is a strong secondary character.
Which character do you most relate to and why?
Celia and her drive to keep her family emotionally close even though her kids have grown and moved out of the house. I have two children who’ve moved out and one remaining under the roof.
What do you hope readers will take with them after they’ve read it?
Accept love and live fully. Life is full of surprises and sometimes fate can’t be outmaneuvered.
What is something you like to do when you’re not writing?
I enjoy being active outdoors, when the weather cooperates–running, walking, hiking in the woods, or simply sitting in a chair in my backyard, reading.
This Christmas
(The North Star Series #1)
By Laurie Winter
Contemporary Romantic Suspense
Paperback & ebook, 240Pages
October 20, 2020
'A beautiful story of loss and new love, set in a snow-capped mountain ski resort town.'
Celia Batista waited a long time for all three of her sons to be together for Christmas. But after one of her identical twins disappears without a trace, Celia must rely on Police Captain Luke Veldkamp for help. Despite Luke’s accusations that her other twin son is involved with organized crime, she falls for the handsome, Stetson wearing cop.
Luke Veldkamp is facing his first Christmas after the loss of his wife, working nonstop to avoid the holidays and his grief. His daughter, who’d moved home to care for her mom before her passing, pushes him to face his pain. Luke pushes back, telling her to return to college and regain her own life. If his own strife isn’t enough, the mission to locate the missing son of his beautiful neighbor grows more personal than any other case.
While Luke and Celia fight to keep their families from falling apart, they find comfort and strength in one another. And when love blooms between their children, Luke and Celia’s own relationship takes root and grows. But Celia is used to living on her own terms, and loving a man who has isolated his heart is a risk too great. Now, Luke must either confront his emotions or face a life without the woman he’s come to love.
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