Blog Tour: Secrets of a Dangerous Woman By p.m. terrell

Secrets of a Dangerous Woman

 by p.m. terrell

p.m. terrell is the award-winning, internationally acclaimed author of more than 16 books in four genres: paranormal romantic suspense, suspense/thriller, historical adventure/suspense and non-fiction. Vicki's Key, the second book in the Black Swamp Mysteries series, was a finalist in the 2012 International Book Awards (one of only five in the mystery/suspense category) and River Passage won the 2010 Best Drama & Fiction Award. She has been a full-time writer for more than ten years. Previously, she founded and operated two computer companies; her clients included the CIA, Secret Service and Department of Defense. Her work in detecting computer white collar crime and computer intelligence inspired many of her books. She is an avid dog lover and advocate for animal rights and founded the New Leash on Life program in Robeson County, NC, which rescues dogs and places them in the prison system for obedience training and adoption. She also co-founded The Book 'Em Foundation, whose slogan is Buy a Book and Stop a Crook; their mission is to raise awareness of the correlation between high crime rates and high illiteracy rates. She co-chairs the Book 'Em North Carolina Writers' Conference and Book Fair each year in Lumberton, NC, which raises money for literacy campaigns in our communities.

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Genre: Suspense

Publisher: Drake Valley Press

Release Date: September 2012

Buy: Amazon | Kindle

Irishman Dylan Maguire is back in Secrets of a Dangerous Woman, reuniting with psychic spy Vicki Boyd. In his first mission with the CIA, he must interrogate recently captured Brenda Carnegie. But when she escapes again, it's obvious she's had help from within the CIA's own ranks. With Vicki Boyd's psychic assistance, Brenda is back in his custody again. And now he must find out why some in the highest branches of government want her dead - and others will risk everything to help her. And when he discovers her true identity, his mission has just become very personal.

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Brenda was taller than her sister. His chest touched her back as he leaned on the door, her hair brushing against his face and flowing downward nearly to the top of his jeans. She smelled of Vicki's shampoo and Vicki's perfume.

"Where the bloody hell do you think you're goin'?" Dylan said.

She didn't answer but continued facing the door.

"Put the gun down, Red," he said calmly.

"Since you remember me," she said, still with her back against him, "you know I didn't have a gun."

"I know that you've got me gun in your right hand. And I know as soon as you turn around, that gun is goin' to be pointed at me chest."

"Let me go, Irish. Don't make me shoot you."

"There are two things I won't be allowin' to happen. First, you're not gonna shoot me with me own gun. And second, they won't be catchin' you with me gun on you. They won't be tracin' you back to me."

She remained motionless and he could almost hear her mind racing. "I'm bad news, Irish. You and I both know it. It's better this way."

"It's better that you stay here. You're safe here."

"What are you saying?"

"I think I just said it."

"I'm turning around," she said after a moment's hesitation. "And I'm handing you the gun."

He moved slightly away from the door, dropping his arms from around her head as she turned around. He took the gun from her hand and set it on the kitchen table beside them.

"I wish I'd met you before Vicki did. We would have been good together."

His eyes followed her jawline, her full lips, a slightly wide, upturned nose, her high cheekbones, and a mountain of copper hair a man could get lost in. Then his eyes moved to her perfect brows, one raised slightly, coquettishly, before stopping to peer into her mesmerizing amber eyes. "We would have been dangerous together."

INTERVIEW
p.m. terrell

The Avid Reader: What inspired you to write Dylan's Song?

p.m. terrell: Dylan Maguire first made his appearance in Vicki's Key, the second book in the Black Swamp Mysteries series. So many readers fell in love with the Celtic man that I knew I had to write about the mystery concerning his departure from Ireland and abrupt move to America. I loved writing Dylan's Song because it takes Dylan and Vicki back to his native Ireland. The premise for getting him to Ireland was twofold: a CIA assignment that requires him to locate and extract a missing CIA operative, last seen in Dublin; and the death of his grandmother, the woman who raised him.

The Avid Reader: When or at what age did you know you wanted to be a writer?

p.m. terrell: I knew I wanted to be a writer when I was still in elementary school. The principal urged me to write and once I started, I found I never wanted to stop.

The Avid Reader: What is the earliest age you remember reading your first book?

p.m. terrell: My mother loved books so my earliest memories were curled up in her bed while she read to me and my brothers and sisters. I was reading long before I started school. Books have always been very important in my life.

The Avid Reader: What genre of books do you enjoy reading?

p.m. terrell: My favorite is romantic suspense followed by true adventure. I love reading about ordinary people who find themselves in extraordinary situations.

The Avid Reader: What is your favorite book?

p.m. terrell: I don't have just one favorite. I love all Daphne du Maurier's books and I love the Haunting series (Mists of Ireland) by Erin Quinn. I didn't think I would enjoy Anne Rice's books because I am not a horror fan (they frighten me) but I love The Mummy and wish she'd written more books set in Egypt.

The Avid Reader: You know I think we all have a favorite author. Who is your favorite author and why?

p.m. terrell: I find my tastes change over time so I don't have just one. I was greatly influenced by Margaret Mitchell and Harper Lee very early in my career. I love Daphne du Maurier. I admire the late Robert B. Parker because he could write books so quickly and so well, and I love his Jesse Stone books.

The Avid Reader: If you could travel back in time here on earth to any place or time. Where would you go and why?

p.m. terrell: I would go to Ireland. It's where my ancestors are from and I have a deep connection with it. I'd want to live there during the Renaissance Age.

The Avid Reader: When writing a book do you find that writing comes easy for you or is it a difficult task?

p.m. terrell: Writing is so easy for me that I would finish more books each year if I only had more hours in the day. I've been writing since 1968 and I've been a full-time writer for more than 10 years, so I think the more one is able to practice writing the better they become-and the easier the process.

The Avid Reader: Do you have any little fuzzy friends? Like a dog or a cat? Or any pets?

p.m. terrell: I adore animals and I am an avid supporter of animal rights. Right now, I have four rescue dogs: a foxhound who was seized from a hunting lodge during a raid; a collie who had been almost starved to death in a back yard puppy mill; a Jack Russell who had been shot in the leg (we had his leg reconstructed); and a Jack Russell mix who nearly died from neglect and parvo. I'm happy to report they are all doing terrific.

I also raise freshwater angelfish. I have seven aquariums at present and some of my angelfish are ten inches tall. I regularly post videos and pictures of my dogs and fish at Vicki's Angelfish.

The Avid Reader: What is your "to die for", favorite food/foods to eat?

p.m. terrell: I'm afraid I am very boring in the food department. During the summer, I eat mostly salads with chicken breast or tuna steak. During the winter, I fall into the pasta routine-and it shows.

The Avid Reader: Do you have any advice for anyone that would like to be an author?

p.m. terrell: Separate your book from your ego. Write the very best book you can, have it edited by the very best editor you can afford, and let someone else decide if it's the Next Best Thing. Listen to constructive criticism and constantly try to improve your skills and hone your craft. I've seen a lot of authors come and go in this industry and those who listen and work harder stick around the longest.

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