Welcome to Dawn’s Reading Nook, Amylea Lyn. Please let my cabana boys/girls get you a drink and make yourself at home. Comfortable? Great…now let’s get down to business.

Q: So tell us about yourself. What got you interested in writing? Who are your publisher(s)?

Well, my name is Amylea Lyn, and I’m from the West Coast. I have always been an avid reader, and writing just seems to come naturally to me. I love telling stories, and as writer, I get to do that all the time now. Honestly, I really can’t imagine myself doing anything else. LOL. I’ve been publishing my books for just over three years not, and my publishers are Silver Publishing, Torquere Press, and Dreamspinner Press.

Q: What do you consider to be the key elements of a great story?

There are so many elements that a good story must entail. Having likable characters is a big one. Making them well rounded and personable is important; I always want my readers to feel like one of my characters could literally walk off the page. He might be the man who just moved next door, or he’d the man who smiled at you while getting coffee this morning. And if you hear an animal howling late one night, maybe… just maybe… it’s a shifter pining for his mate.

I also this keeping the blow of the story moving is also something authors need to focus on. Keep the action moving, don’t get bogged down in the details, and you’ll have a story your readers will love.

Q: Please tell us about your latest release. What inspired it?

My latest release is titled Love’s Crash Landing and it’s being released with Silver Publishing. It’s about an alien who crash lands on earth, and the farmer who finds him. The two have to battle the government and misunderstandings in order to find the love that is meant to grow between them.

The truth is, a TV show and the thought of aliens visiting earth inspired me and I just had to write myself an alien story. LOL. Thankfully it’s been well received by my readers.

Q: Among your own books, have you a favorite? A favorite hero or heroine?

My favorite book I’ve written would have to be Nature of the Beast. It was my first series, and it means a lot to me.

As for my favorite character, that always has been and always will be, Jacob Blackthorn. He’s the police detective from my book Dream a Little Dream. *sigh* He’s my dream man. LOL

Q: Which of your books has been the easiest to write? The hardest? The most fun?

I’d have to say the easiest book for me to write would have to be Let’s Get Familiar, my story about a witch who accidentally turns his cat into a human. It was simple and fun, and I think I wrote it in just a few weeks.

The hardest book for me to write would probably be The Beast’s Promise, which is book 2 of my Outside the City series. This is Owen and Maltok’s story, and there were a few times when I upset myself so badly that I had to get up and walk away. Plus it was longer then I’ve written before, so be the end I sort of felt like I’d exercised a demon or something. LOL

The book that was the most fun for me to write would have to be Love’s Crash Landing. It was my first blog story and posting the weekly installments was a blast. I was right there with the readers, I had no idea what would happen next and I was writing the story! LOL. It was a lot of fun.

Q: Which comes first, the story, the characters or the setting?

Hmm. For me, I’d have to say just an idea, and then the character and story line sort of come along at the same time.

Q: What part of a book has been the easiest to write? The hardest?

For me, the middle is always the hardest. I know how the story will begin, and I know how it’s going to end…. It’s just filling in the middle that causes me issues. I love my outlines... they keep me sane.

Q: What is the hardest/the easiest part of writing for you?

The easiest part of writing for me would have to be when I’m actually sitting down and getting to work. The words flow and I have to pace myself; otherwise I’d do nothing but sit and write all day.

The hardest part of writing for me would just be finding time to write. I have to schedule my life a lot just to find the time. But it’s worth it, just to see my book out there and to hear from readers who like my stuff.

Q: What genres and authors would we find you reading when taking a break from your own writing?

Breaks? What are those? LOL. I love paranormal books. I’ll read just about anything involving shifters, vampires, witches, ghosts, magic, etc. And I’m pretty much open to any author, as long as they’ve written a good story.

Q: What do you hope readers take with them, after reading one of your stories? What do you hope they feel, or learn?

I just want readers to enjoy my books. I want to give them a break from the craziness of “real life” and give them a bit of an escape. If I had to pick to thing for them to learn, it would probably be tolerance for others and to be open to the unexpected.

You never know when your own shifter mate will come walking in through the door. *winks*

Q: If you could describe yourself in three words, what would they be?

Clever, Zany, Shy.

Q: What is the strangest source of writing inspiration you’ve ever had?

I think the strangest writing inspiration would have to be an episode of Ancient Aliens on the History channel. That’s what inspired Love’s Crash Landing. And my cat… she inspired many a animal and characters in my stories.

Q: So a bit of naughty truth, do you ever do a little real life research to make your books spicy or do you just have a great imagination? (If you write erotic stories-please disregard if you don’t)

Well, since I don’t have exactly the right parts, I sort of have to go with imagination. Although, I’m not afraid to do some *cough cough* research. And as questions… LOL

Q: If you had to choose one person to have dinner with, who would it be? And why?

Anyone? That’s a tough question. I’d love to sit down and chat with my grandmother. She passed away when I was younger and I never really got the chance to know her. But if we’re talking someone famous, I think I’d want to have dinner with Paula Deen. She seems like she’d be fun. LOL

Q: What is the most ridiculous thing that you have thought about doing to any of your characters but never did?

LOL. What haven’t I done to my characters? Poor things are tortured. I did think about giving one body swap with a woman, but eventually decided that may be just a little to cruel to the macho man.

Q: Want to tell us about any projects you are working on?

Well, I’m working on the edits for The Beast’s Promise, which is due out March 24^th. I’m also still writing Book 3 of Outside the City which will be Sashan’s story. The edits for book 1 my other series The Brotherhood titled Solid as Stone are also in the works, so I’ll be a busy girl for a while. LOL I also just submitted my latest blog story, so hopefully it will have a home soon and be out for publication before we know it!

Q: Anything else you want to add?

Nope. I think we covered everything. Thanks for having me Dawn! It’s always fun when I stop by to visit.

Blurb for Love’s Crash Landing:

What's a simple farmer to do when an alien crash-lands in his cornfield? Try to keep the little guy safe from the government, all while trying not to fall in love with his guest while he's at it. It may not be as easy as he originally thought.

Gavin Howard lives a simple life on his farm, keeping to himself and staying under the radar. That is all changed late one night when a spaceship crash-lands in his cornfield. So what is a simple farmer to do when he finds an injured alien lying in his back yard? Take it inside and care for it until it can "phone home," of course.

But Prince Mi'Kel Ta'Rulen is not what Gavin expected. Beautiful, gentle, and on a mission to save his dying planet, Mi'Kel needs Gavin's help for more than just his injuries. Can Gavin help Mi'Kel find the solution to save his people all while keeping the little alien safe from the Earth governments hunting him?

Gavin finds himself falling in love with the being from outer space, but can he find it in his heart to let the little alien go when Mi'Kel's ship is finally fixed? Or will Mi'Kel's secrets drive them apart when the alien needs his farmer the most?

Excerpt for Love’s Crash Landing:

Gavin Howard jumped out of bed the moment he heard the sound of the crash.

He'd been sleeping soundly, exhausted after a day of planting crops in the field behind his small farmhouse, when a loud boom shook the house down to its foundation and a blinding flash of light lit up the entire room.

Jerked from a pleasant dream involving two male belly dancers and a lot of whipped cream, Gavin opened his eyes as his befuddled brain struggled to catch up. Glancing at the clock, Gavin groaned when he saw the glowing red numbers read 2:17am. Lights shone from his backyard, just visible through his bedroom bay window. The red and orange flickering moved hypnotically and beautifully. It took a long moment before he realized what he saw.

Was that--? Holy shit, my backyard is on fire!

Before he even realized he had moved, Gavin jumped out of bed and pulled on a pair of jeans over his half-hard cock, not bothering to do up the buttons completely. He grabbed his shotgun and charged down the stairs like a herd of buffalo were after him.

Before he even reached the kitchen and back door that lead outside, Gavin heard his old Blue Heeler, Bo, going wild, barking like a demon-possessed hound. The dog threw itself at the screen door again and again, blocking him from getting to the backyard and only quieting his howls to whimpering and whining when he spotted his beloved owner rushing into the room.

Gavin grabbed a flashlight from below the sink, patting Bo's head as he went by.

"S'okay boy, I got it." He opened the door, then turned back to push Bo back into the house when the mutt tried to slip between his legs. "Stay, Bo. Stay!" he commanded, not wanting to put his dog in danger until the backyard was safe. He shut the door, taking a deep breath to ready himself to face whatever had disturbed his sleep so violently.

Gavin turned, prepared to face the issue at hand.

And promptly dropped the flashlight he held.

"No way..." he muttered, staring in disbelief at the scene before him. He couldn't reconcile what he saw with what his brain knew had to be possible. He looked around. Nope, no cameras or microphones anywhere to be seen. Bo still whined from inside the house. Gavin gave himself a little pinch on the leg with his one free hand and hissed at the sharp, bright pain blossoming on his leg. Well, he wasn't dreaming, which meant what he was seeing had to be real.

The scene before him seemed impossible, unbelievable.

Gavin just stood there, stunned, gun hanging from limp hands, mouth hanging open.

What the hell is going on?

No way could there be a crashed spaceship sitting in the center of his cornfield.

Pulling together his now-tattered courage, Gavin reached down to pick up the fallen flashlight, and then carefully started to approach the smoking wreckage, gun ready to shoot at the smallest sign of movement. Times like this, he was glad his military training gave him enough experience to keep himself safe as he approached a possible danger zone. His eyes were trained on the sky, for what, he didn't know--more ships maybe?

Because as much as he wanted to deny what he was seeing, there was no doubt about it; he was definitely looking at a large silver spaceship.

The ship didn't seem to be much taller than his tractor but definitely appeared wider; at least twenty feet across in an almost disk shape. The smooth sides shone silver, with an iridescent sheen that probably served as camouflage while the ship flew. He'd seen a weak rendition of just that type of thing years before while he'd been on special assignment in the Marines. Although, what he saw back then didn't even begin to compare to the stunning object before him.

The fallen ship gave off a thrumming feel, vibrating deep in his chest with a low hum, almost like when the next door neighbor played a bass guitar in his garage. Gavin could still remember those days from back when he lived on the base. He knew there was sound coming from the amplifiers, but it was too low for him to actually hear. He could feel the static energy and vibration on his skin, but no sound could be heard.

All of the sudden, Gavin realized that what he was seeing might be real. As a kid, he'd always been a comic book fan and loved the old Star Trek TV show. But never in his life could he have imagined something like this.

Hot damn! He had a real live flying saucer in his backyard.

Buy link: https://spsilverpublishing.com/product_book_info/new-release-c-1/love-s-crash-landing-ebook-p-763

Author Links:

Amylea’s web site- www.amylealyn.webs.com

Amylea’s Blog- www.amylealynromance.blogspot.com