Ask the Author: Janet Lane
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Janet Lane
So nice to hear from you, Andrea! I so enjoyed your review and discussion with Dawn about Emerald Silk! Here's the order of the series:
1. Tabor's Trinket
2. Emerald Silk
3. Traitor's Moon
4. Crimson Secret
5. Etti's Intended
6. Coming soon: Kiara's story
Traitor's Moon followed Emerald Silk--Stephen and Nicole's story.
Crimson Secret reveals Joya's abduction and a daring rebellion against King Henry.
Etti's Intended is a full length prequel to the Coin Forest series, and an audiobook version of Etti's Intended released in April, 2019. It was a very special experience for me to narrate her wedding story.
Thank you for your interest in my stories, Andrea. Happy reading, and I very much look forward to your thoughts about them!
--Janet
1. Tabor's Trinket
2. Emerald Silk
3. Traitor's Moon
4. Crimson Secret
5. Etti's Intended
6. Coming soon: Kiara's story
Traitor's Moon followed Emerald Silk--Stephen and Nicole's story.
Crimson Secret reveals Joya's abduction and a daring rebellion against King Henry.
Etti's Intended is a full length prequel to the Coin Forest series, and an audiobook version of Etti's Intended released in April, 2019. It was a very special experience for me to narrate her wedding story.
Thank you for your interest in my stories, Andrea. Happy reading, and I very much look forward to your thoughts about them!
--Janet
Janet Lane
When arriving in Cancun over the New Year holiday week, I was dismayed to learn my luggage was lost in customs. I scrambled to replace clothes, underwear and makeup, and didn't see my luggage until a full month later, well after I'd returned home. My makeup was all dried out--wherever my suitcase traveled, it was very, very cold. Where did my suitcase go? With whom did it come in contact? WHAT IF, during customs inspections, luggage contents were scrambled and I ended up with a suitcase full of new hypodermic needles, an ancient Rolodex written in Sanskrit, and a desperate email on my computer from an unknown man?
Janet Lane
What a great question for a romance author to contemplate. Thanks, Goodreads!
For a marvelous hero, Jack Dawson of Titanic comes to mind. Jack inspired Rose to believe in herself and live life to the fullest. As James Cameron's note so succinctly put it, "Make it count." Rose made a quality heroine, as well, because she understood the power and validity of Jack's vision, and had the courage and spunk to follow it, even through tragedy and loss. They enjoyed their brief time together in a splendorous setting, rich with beauty and romance, and riddled with danger and challenges that they overcame. Oh, and their kiss at the bow of the ship was stunning, as was their ride in the car.
I love all my heroines, so in looking at my own novels, it's harder to choose. In Tabor's Trinket, Sharai, orphaned at twelve, was saved by Etti. She paid it forward by taking Kadriya under her wing when Kadriya's mother died, and she nurtured and protected her with a sister's love. Her Gypsy spells charmed me. Hot-headed Tabor loved with a passion that sizzled on the page for me, and his gift-giving skills were endearingly awkward but sweetly thoughtful.
In Emerald Silk, Kadriya was loyal to Sharai and Tabor, and with Teraf she exhibited loyalty to a fault, believing in the innocence of her betrothed, even in the face of chilling facts that chinked away at her trust. She saw the good in even questionable characters, which allowed her to see past the hatred in John Wynter's eyes. John, a fierce knight and wounded hero, also exhibited great loyalty. He carried an emotional burden so heavy it almost destroyed him, but he was smart enough to recognize the jewel in his hand.
Nicole and Stephen made an incredible team, and when thinking of loyalty, family challenges and personal loss, her disposition and courage combined to make one powerful, amazing heroine. She defied the queen, challenged the king, and overcame daunting family secrets. To avoid spoilers, I'll just note that the woman was fearless to a fault. Her Stephen was a man of honor, which plunged him into the story and forced him into the arms of the ice maiden, Nicole. I admired his patience and tenderness as their relationship developed through the story.
A motto I hold dear to my heart is, "Amor Vincit Omnia," or "love conquers all." I believe it to be life's greatest gift, and all my characters earn it. I say, "earn" rather than "receive," because loving requires investment, and sacrifice. For those with the courage to do that, the rewards are joyful and precious.
For a marvelous hero, Jack Dawson of Titanic comes to mind. Jack inspired Rose to believe in herself and live life to the fullest. As James Cameron's note so succinctly put it, "Make it count." Rose made a quality heroine, as well, because she understood the power and validity of Jack's vision, and had the courage and spunk to follow it, even through tragedy and loss. They enjoyed their brief time together in a splendorous setting, rich with beauty and romance, and riddled with danger and challenges that they overcame. Oh, and their kiss at the bow of the ship was stunning, as was their ride in the car.
I love all my heroines, so in looking at my own novels, it's harder to choose. In Tabor's Trinket, Sharai, orphaned at twelve, was saved by Etti. She paid it forward by taking Kadriya under her wing when Kadriya's mother died, and she nurtured and protected her with a sister's love. Her Gypsy spells charmed me. Hot-headed Tabor loved with a passion that sizzled on the page for me, and his gift-giving skills were endearingly awkward but sweetly thoughtful.
In Emerald Silk, Kadriya was loyal to Sharai and Tabor, and with Teraf she exhibited loyalty to a fault, believing in the innocence of her betrothed, even in the face of chilling facts that chinked away at her trust. She saw the good in even questionable characters, which allowed her to see past the hatred in John Wynter's eyes. John, a fierce knight and wounded hero, also exhibited great loyalty. He carried an emotional burden so heavy it almost destroyed him, but he was smart enough to recognize the jewel in his hand.
Nicole and Stephen made an incredible team, and when thinking of loyalty, family challenges and personal loss, her disposition and courage combined to make one powerful, amazing heroine. She defied the queen, challenged the king, and overcame daunting family secrets. To avoid spoilers, I'll just note that the woman was fearless to a fault. Her Stephen was a man of honor, which plunged him into the story and forced him into the arms of the ice maiden, Nicole. I admired his patience and tenderness as their relationship developed through the story.
A motto I hold dear to my heart is, "Amor Vincit Omnia," or "love conquers all." I believe it to be life's greatest gift, and all my characters earn it. I say, "earn" rather than "receive," because loving requires investment, and sacrifice. For those with the courage to do that, the rewards are joyful and precious.
Janet Lane
Thank you, Dawn! I appreciate your reviews - they always inspire me to write from the heart. Your reviews are concise, thorough, and I find your comments helpful when selecting books to read for myself. Happy New Year!
Janet Lane
I was researching (one of my favorite pastimes!), and noticed that many of the battles over the centuries were staged on bridges. In centuries well before the time period in which I write (15th), victories were often achieved by burning bridges. This made it more difficult for military divisions to join armies or provide back-up to a battle-in-progress. At one of the most beautiful libraries I've had the pleasure of frequenting (The Denver Public Library), I discovered a gem of a book: Living Bridges, The Inhabited Bridge: Past, Present and Future. What if my handsome protagonist was a Master Bridge Builder? What if his family lived on a strategically important bridge? My imagination roared to life, and I was off and plotting Crimson Secret.
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