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S.Q. Orpin

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S. Q. Orpin writes small-town mysteries and women’s fiction set in the fictional Pacific Northwest town of Blackberry Falls. When she’s not writing, she teaches culinary arts and develops cookbook collections inspired by her fictional works.



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S.Q. Orpin I love a good mystery! 30 years ago, I moved to California from Ontario, Canada. We came for a year, but through twists and turns of events, that stre…moreI love a good mystery! 30 years ago, I moved to California from Ontario, Canada. We came for a year, but through twists and turns of events, that stretched to decades. We had left our cottage packed with all our belongings and it remained that way for a long time. I've always felt that would make an intriguing story to revisit the past. This year I'm basing a new romantic intrigue novel on that area and will be featuring some of the history and local superstitions.(less)
S.Q. Orpin This is a tough one! So often I like one character, but find the other lacking in substance. I'm more of an intrigue and thriller reader, rather than …moreThis is a tough one! So often I like one character, but find the other lacking in substance. I'm more of an intrigue and thriller reader, rather than romance. I want my heroine to be as tough as the hero, but share an impenetrable bond. In a lot of chick-lit, it's female focused, so the hero is a side character. With all of that said, I have to go with one of my all time favourites, Outlander, by Diana Gabaldon. Not only do I love Jamie and Claire, but Frank is a stand-up guy, adding to the complication. The writing style was a strong influence, as well as the amazing story line that transported me to another time. These are all things I consider in my own writing, hoping to deliver diverse and deep characters in both sexes, both committed to a lasting love.(less)
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The main characters were deeply developed and relatable, not from shared experience, but the trauma that had impacted them was clear. I wanted them to get a do-over and make everything better, but as always, this author doesn't take the easy way out ...more
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