Yes, I write under many names: Megan Crane, Caitlin Crews, M.M. Crane, and Hazel Beck. But no matter the name, the story is always all mine. Why do I write under a variety of names? I have Reasons.
I discovered my first romance novel at the age of twelve in a bargain bin at the local five and dime. It involved swashbuckling pirates having grand adventures on the open sea, a heroine with a mind of her own, and a seriously masterful hero who swept her away no matter how clever she was.
I was immediately smitten with romance and all the romantic themes I could get my hands on. (I still am.)
I had grand plans to star on Broadway — preferably in Evita, just like the great Patti LuPone. Sadly, my inability to wow audiences with my singing voice required a back up plan, so I launched myself into academics instead. This was not a good fit for someone who liked lounging about and reading books a lot more than dissecting them in classrooms, but it did allow me to live in England for half a decade, so I can’t complain.
Writing (and finishing!) my first book was a relief. And actually publishing that book was one of the greatest thrills of my life.
Now I’m more than 100 books in, I’m still a romance fanatic, it still thrills me to see my books on shelves, and yes, I’m still plotting my Broadway debut.
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How far in the future do the Edge books take place?
It says in the series prologue that it’s about 100 years after the end of the Storms – give or take a few decades, since no one was really keeping track. But the Storms that changed the sea level and wiped out cities and states and regions, changing the shapes of whole continents, went on for a long, long time. For example, there might have been significant advances in science and technology before Mother Nature pretty much slapped it all down. The distant past of the Edge world is still very far in our future.
I just finished the latest Edge book and I’m DYING for more! What’s next?
You’re not alone!
Your first stop should probably be the Clan, the exclusive Facebook group that caters to all Edge readers. Anything that happens in the Edge world will get announced there first! And also, you can ask Megan anything you want to know directly once you’re there.
Second, all new books are posted on the Coming Soon page as soon as possible. Check back!
Is it true that you’ve never written a virgin heroine?
I love pictures. I take a lot of them.
Interviews
And here are some other items of note:
- Video: A fun Valentines Day interview on 5 Things Friday.
- Video: The Gregory Mantell Show, it's not super new, but I'd still say all the same stuff on the subject of Frenemies.
- Caitlin discusses The Return of the Di Sione Wife with BookTrib.
- Video: My Process (as Megan and Caitlin, on Conversations with Cupid)
- Podcast: Action and Emotion (as Megan, with my husband Jeff, on the Nerd Out podcast)
- On Shame and the Romance Heroine (as Caitlin, on Dear Author)
- Falling in love with the Rodeo (as Megan, a guest on Jane Porter's blog)
