What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Bitter Rival?

The story is inspired by a young surgeon I worked with who retired abruptly after a life-changing diagnosis.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of The Bitter Rival, what would they be?

Confident by Demi Lovato.

What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Yes… enemies to lovers contemporary romance!

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Those written by my friends 🙂

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

The scene in the strip club.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

No, not really. I just like to write late at night when everyone else is asleep.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

Be kind.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

Real life is beautiful and romantic too.