Author Spotlight - An Interview with S.S. Lange

JET:  Can you tell us about your most recent book?

S.S. Lange: My most recent book is Almost Found, which is the third book in the Charlotte Hayes series. It picks up right after Charlotte, the main character, has a major bomb dropped on her by another character and follows her through the resulting fallout and ongoing threats from a crime family that has been after her for quite a while.

JET:  What drew you to suspense?

S.S. Lange: I’ve always loved a good mystery and cliff-hangers, anything that makes me keep turning the pages. Getting to the end of a chapter with the feeling of “I can’t stop here… just one more” is one of my favorite things. When I finally convinced myself to sit down and really write something, I wanted to write what I enjoy reading, and hopefully create that experience for others.

JET:  What’s been your most challenging hurdle on the road to publication? 

S.S. Lange: My biggest hurdle was my own insecurity. Sending off my manuscript to be read by someone else for the first time was absolutely terrifying (and even as I start in on my fourth novel, it’s still pretty terrifying).

JET:  What was your favorite moment in the journey?

S.S. Lange: When the first person to finish the book once it was published told me they stayed up until 4a.m.

because they couldn’t put Long Lost down. Absolutely amazing feeling.

JET:  Which authors had the most influence over you growing up? 

S.S. Lange: Tough question! I read almost anything I could get my hands on. Some of the authors I still go back to include Lois Lowry, Mitch Albom, S.E. Hinton, and of course I can’t wait to revisit Laura Ingalls Wilder with my daughters.

JET: When did you know you wanted to take the plunge into the writing world?

S.S. Lange: I’m sure this is cliché, but I’ve always known. Before bucket lists were even a mainstream thing, one of my life goals – in the back of a journal from third grade – was to be published. I’ve been writing as long as I can remember – poems, short stories, terrible attempts at song lyrics at first. I think the longest story I wrote prior to Long Lost was maybe thirty pages? Something clicked one day though and LongLost started to come together and before I knew it I had an actual completed novel.

JET: What’s the craziest thing you’ve done in the name of book research? Most interesting fact you uncovered?

S.S. Lange: My Google history could probably get me arrested, but nothing to crazy (yet).

JET:  Of all the novels and stories you’ve written - which one is your favorite?  Why?

S.S. Lange: They’re a bit like my children so it’s hard to pick favorites, but so far Blood is Thicker is definitely my favorite. I had so much fun writing it and it completely took on a life of it’s own, which if you’ve never had happen, is a very cool experience. I think each one becomes a new favorite though as I face different challenges and learn more about myself and my process.

JET:  Any advice (from a writer’s standpoint) for the novices out there?

S.S. Lange: Just do it. And keep doing it. Stay up far too late when you’re in the zone and just keep writing. And don’t let your nerves keep you from putting yourself (and your work) out there.

JET: All right - now that I’ve hammered you with the big questions, let’s tackle my favorite (and geeky) quick ten... starting with: Steak or Tofu?

S.S. Lange:  Steak

JET: Beach or Mountains?

S.S. Lange:  Mountains

JET: Country or Rock-n-Roll?

S.S. Lange:  Country

JET: Coffee or Tea?

S.S. Lange:  Coffee

JET: Salty or Sweet?

S.S. Lange:  Sweet

JET: Cat or Dog?

S.S. Lange:  Dog

JET: Audio books or E-books?

S.S. Lange:  E-books

JET: Kick-ass name-taker or Scream for help?

S.S. Lange:  Kick-ass name-taker

JET: Sword wielding ninja or Gun toting momma?

S.S. Lange:  Gun toting momma

JET: Star Trek or Star Wars?

S.S. Lange:  Star Wars

JET:  Thank you for indulging me.  Before we wrap this up, can you tell us what you're working on now?  What's next?

S.S. Lange: Now that Almost Found is out, I’m plugging away on the next in The Charlotte Hayes Series. It’s still early so I don’t have much to say about it yet, but I’ve got big plans for this one. I’m also working on something completely new that’s more in the young adult genre with some supernatural and dystopian elements.

JET: Thank you so much for taking the time to chat on my blog.  Folks, you can find out more about S.S. Lange and his/her work at the following places:

http://www.sslange.com/

https://www.facebook.com/sslangewrites

https://twitter.com/SSLangeWrites

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8379929.S_S_Lange

Until next time,

Ciao.

JET

Pre-order function now available on Amazon

I don't know about other independent authors, but I was pretty excited for the pre-order option to become available on Amazon for those of us who load through their Kindle Direct Platform. 

With that now available, I can set pre-order dates for the books I have scheduled to be released. For both my own books and those of the publishing house.  

I'm excited to announce the pre-order availability on the third book in my Ryan Chronicles: Trinity's Wrath as well as the Trilogy boxed set! 

The actual release date on these books is October 17th and I am so jazzed with Trinity's Wrath.  I hope you love it as much as Saving Grace and Raven Heart.  

Trinity's Wrath: Release Date 10-17-2014

CJ Ryan's life seems to have fallen into place, and while the backdrop of his Hawaiian honeymoon provides the perfect healing elixir, the guilt of sentencing his father to an eternity of torture at Lucifer's hands starts to intrude on his happily-ever-after. 

When he and Valerie return from Hawaii, a note from the king of hell greets him, outlining in sickening detail his plans for CJ and those he holds dearest. 

With everyone he loves on Lucifer's hit list, CJ must start living up to the bargain he made in Heaven, but every one of Hell's gates he closes is one less portal available for his father's escape.

Pre-orders of Trinity's Wrath are available on 

Amazon

iTunes

Barnes & Noble

The Trilogy is currently only available for pre-order on Amazon.

Novel Concept Publishing also has a pre-order release: 

The second novel in The Charlotte Hayes series from S.S. Lange.

Blood is Thicker: Release Date 10-1-2014

Check it out:

Charlotte Hayes struggles to put the mistakes of her past behind her. With her focus on her law enforcement career, an obsession with stopping her sister's wedding, a lot of caffeine, and a chance meeting on a plane, she might just be able to shed the darkness shrouding her and move on with her life. 

Special Agent McKinney's orders are to keep Charlotte Hayes alive. However, secrets are piling up and his balancing act between her safety and a slew of unexpected emotions wreaks havoc with the biggest case of his career. 

Unfortunately, for both McKinney and Charlotte, the men responsible for her near destruction will stop at nothing to enact their revenge.

So, if you're a fan, you can select the pre-order option and the book will automatically be delivered onto your e-reader on the release date. Like all other pre-order options, you won't get charged until the date the book is released!

Happy reading. 

Until next time,

Ciao.

JET