5-Year Blogoversary Celebration! Day 2 | Interview with Regina Scott & Book Giveaway!

Welcome to Christian Bookshelf Reviews, Regina! Will you share a little about yourself and your latest book?

Thanks for the warm welcome, Melanie! I’m the author of more than 30 sweet historical romances and a major history geek in general. When I’m not reading or writing, you’ll find me in museums or with reenactors learning more about what life was like in the past. Although most of my books have been set in the Regency period of England (think Jane Austen and Napoleon), my last few books have been set much closer to home—in pioneer Seattle. The fourth book in my Frontier Bachelors series was out in January. Instant Frontier Family tells the story of a young Irishwoman determined to make a prosperous life for herself and her orphaned half sister and brother by starting a new bakery. Love is not part of Maddie O’Rourke’s plan, until her siblings start matchmaking.

 

What do you hope readers come away with after reading your newest story?

I hope they come away with a sense of family, that love might mean sacrifice, but when it’s done for those you love, it’s worth everything.

 

Do you find it more fun to write stand-alones or series? 

I love series. It’s too hard to say goodbye to characters after one book!

 

Who are some of your favorite authors whose books have never disappointed you?

The late Elizabeth Mansfield, Lloyd Alexander, Mary Stewart, and recently, Catherine Lloyd.

  

What's the last thing you celebrated, not including birthdays or holidays?

My husband recently earned his third degree black belt in Shudokan karate. I was so proud of him!

 

Were you an avid reader as a child? If so, what was your favorite book growing up?

Absolutely! During the summer, I would drag my red wagon to the library and bring it home full of books. My favorite books growing up were Lloyd Alexander’s Prydain series. I have reread it many times over the years, including to my sons as they were growing up. He’s still on my top author list (as you probably noticed above). J

 

Do you have any card/board games that you like to play? 

Our family has been known to play cutthroat Uno. J

 

Some this-or-that questions:

 

Snowstorms or Thunderstorms? Snowstorms

Brownies or Cookies? Cookies

Call or Text? Text

Early-bird or Night-owl? Early-bird

Introvert or Extrovert? Introvert

Facebook or Twitter? Facebook

Mystery or Romance? Romance with a little mystery, or mystery with a lot of romance. J

 

Are you currently working on any new novels? If so, could you give us a hint? 

Right now, I’m finishing up the fifth book in my Frontier Bachelors series, which will be out next December. My hero’s a bit of a Scrooge, but my heroine is helping him see the wonders of Christmas. Between then and now, I’ll have a book in the Lone Star Cowboy League: The Founding Years series, behind Renee Ryan and Louise M. Gouge, about ranching families in Texas banding together in times of trouble.

 

Thank you so much for being here! Is there anything else you’d like to tell readers and where can we find you on the web?

Thanks for having me, Melanie. Congratulations on five years blogging! I love to connect with readers. Find me on Facebook at www.facebook/authorreginascott, check out my website at www.reginascott.com, or sign up to receive a free e-mail alert when the next book is out, including exclusive bonus content at www.eepurl.com/baqwVT.

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