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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Why don’t you write more sheikhs/virgins/secret babies/marriages of convenience/my favorite romantic theme?
First, check out my Romantic Themes page. It could be that I’ve written more books with that particular thing you like than you realize!
But I could also be writing it right now. Always feel free to email me and ask!
I hate Jessa from Majesty, Mistress…Missing Heir. I hate the ending. Why did you do that?
I wrote about this at I Heart Presents if you’d like to read about the writing of that story.
But here’s a short and (warning!) spoilery answer:
I think that adopted families are just as real as blood families. I don’t think blood parents should be able to show up and change their minds years later, no matter if their circumstances have changed, because I don’t think that’s fair to the child. I loved that while Jessa and Tariq had to live with the consequences of the choices they made the first time around, they would always know that their child was loved and treasured and taken care of… and they could see this with their own eyes!
In my mind, there are no secrets in the family after a few years, and that means little Jeremy has two sets of adults who love him. I can’t think of a happier ending.
I don’t read historicals. I’m not sure about your Edge series…
The Edge books aren’t historicals. They’re set far in the future, after huge storms over the course of decades raised the sea level all over the world and sent what few people remained high into the hills for safety. My raiders are like Vikings in that they’re alpha warriors always ready for battle. They take over settlements when they like and always do as they please, sailing the treacherous seas from their island stronghold to rampage at will.
If anything, they’re like an outlaw biker club… but with swords (because guns are iffy after being underwater for decades), swift and deadly raider boats, their very own sense of honor, and a fierce, unswerving loyalty to their clan.
Why not try this excerpt of the first book in the series, Edge of Obsession, and see what you think?
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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)
