It’s great to have Nancy back at Relz Reviewz to celebrate the conclusion of her Defenders of Justice series, Blind Betrayal. Get to know Nancy a little better as she shares some of her favourite things which includes e-books, Winter, and the Zoo! Be sure to enter the giveaway below for your chance to win a copy of her latest romantic suspense novel.
Over to you, Nancy!
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Cake or Cookies
Hmmm. Depends on the cake or the cookie. I love cheesecake (although I’ve always thought it was actually more like a pie!), but I also like coconut macaroons. How about coconut macaroon cake? LOL!
Call or Text
Up to a few months ago…I didn’t text. Didn’t want to bother with it. I text now, but it can be frustrating. I think I’d rather talk. Something I do a lot of!
Coke or Pepsi
Used to be Coke, but I rarely drink pop now. Water and tea for me! One caveat: With Mexican food it has to be Diet Coke or Pepsi. Can’t explain why.
Dogs or Cats
I love both. I guess if I had to choose, I’d say “dog.” It seems like they need you more. Cats have their own mind. They come to you if they feel like it. Of course, my dog, Watson, acts like that. Hmmm. Wonder if he has some cat in him…
Eggs or Pancakes
Oh, boy. Usually eggs, but only because they’re easier to make than pancakes!
Facebook or Twitter
No question here. Facebook. I just don’t get Twitter. I have a Twitter disability, I think. Many people have tried to explain it to me, but to no avail. I love Facebook. I’ve made so many good friends!
First person or Third person
Interesting question. I started out in third. Only sold to small publishers. Switched to first. Got my first large contract. Kept writing in first for quite a while. My current publisher suggested third. I was a little afraid of it. But once I went back to third, I fell in love with it. I really enjoy sharing other points of view. Don’t know if I’d go back to first now.
Instagram or Pinterest
Don’t do either!
Marvel or DC
Ummm. Neither. Not into comics. As far as super heroes in movies? My favourite is IronMan. I love Robert Downey, Jr.! (Is that Marvel or DC?)
Paperback or EBook
I used to say paperback. But then I got a Kindle. Love it, love it, love it! I can make the letters larger so I can read without my glasses. When I get in bed at night, I can read for a while in the dark. I still get hardcover or paperback books because I like to collect them. I have an extensive library. Lots of signed books. But you’d have to fight me to take away my Kindle!
Summer or Winter
WINTER, WINTER, WINTER!!! I’m not a summer person. Hate sweat, flies, and mosquitoes! I really enjoy snow. The past two winters we’ve had almost no snow in Missouri. I may have to move. Sigh.
Sweet or Spicy
Hmmm. Depends on the food. I mean, I’d hate spicy ice cream. But I really enjoy Mexican food. So I guess I’d say “spicy!’
Tattoos or Piercings
I have to pick one? Uh…I don’t have any tattoos, although I’m not opposed to them. The only piercings I have are on my ear lobes. Getting them pierced was traumatic. Don’t think I could face getting anything else pierced!
Tea or Coffee
I drink tea a lot, but I really enjoy coffee. So, I guess both.
Thornton or Darcy
Darcy!
Yoga Pants or Jeans
Jeans. I don’t think I’d look good in Yoga pants, and I don’t do Yoga. Looks like it hurts. LOL!
Zoo or Aquarium
Zoo! I love animals. Of course, I like fish too. Just want to be clear that I have no prejudices against fish… Don’t want nasty comments from fish people… 😉
Blind Betrayal
Deputy U.S. Marshal Casey Sloane has worked at the St. Louis Marshals office for two years and is given a routine assignment to help transport a reporter to D.C. to testify before a grand jury. Valerie, the reporter, was writing a story about an up-and-coming environmentalist who suddenly disappeared and, she later discovered, whose backers purportedly have ties to a terrorist.
When the seemingly ordinary assignment suddenly takes a shocking turn, Casey is forced to put aside her own feelings about the unexpected reappearance of a man from her past as she and two other Marshals take Valerie on the run. And as it becomes dangerously clear Valerie’s testimony has even bigger implications than they knew, they’ll do whatever it takes to make it out alive.
Nancy Mehl (www.nancymehl.com) is the author of twenty-seven books, including the Road to Kingdom, Finding Sanctuary, and Defenders of Justice series. She received the ACFW Mystery Book of the Year Award in 2009. She has a background in social work and is a member of ACFW and RWA. She writes from her home in Missouri, where she lives with her husband, Norman, and their Puggle, Watson. She is part of The Suspense Sisters: www.suspensesisters.blogspot.com, along with several other popular suspense authors. She is also very active on Facebook.
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May 29, 2018 at 11:25 pm
Loved getting to know you, Nancy! We have a few things in common – love tea and coffee, love both print and e-books, prefer jeans (I look terrible in yoga pants), can only do Facebook and nothing else, and only have piercings on earlobes though not opposed to other piercings or tattoos. You must try Marvel movies, though….they’re pretty awesome!
May 29, 2018 at 11:59 pm
Actually, we just watched Avengers: Age of Ultron. We really enjoyed it! So, I guess I’m on board with Marvel. LOL!
May 29, 2018 at 11:43 pm
I find it interesting that Nancy doesn’t use twitter but the rafflecopter says to tweet! I don’t either tweet.
I love all things coconut so a coconut macaroon cheesecake sounds perfect!
May 30, 2018 at 12:00 am
Well, I am actually on Twitter. To be honest (please don’t tell anyone) I have someone who helps me with it. Shhhhhh. LOL!
May 30, 2018 at 1:45 am
Facebook, eggs, and jeans are some of the favorites Nancy and I share. I like both print and ebooks; just love having something good to read. I’ve read several of Nancy’s books, though I haven’t begun this series yet. I know her books are very good. Thanks for the interview and giveaway.
May 30, 2018 at 2:56 am
I’m glad you’ve enjoyed some of my books, Pam. Hope you like this series too!
May 30, 2018 at 2:19 am
We have a few things in common… I also think I have a Twitter disability! Love coffee and tea, prefer zoos but like both, and of course Darcy! Isn’t it sad we have to specify “no prejudices”? We all have our own opinions and favorites. Anyway, I enjoy the suspense/mystery genre and look forward to reading this one! Blessings!
May 30, 2018 at 2:57 am
Thanks for stopping by, Kelly!
May 30, 2018 at 3:06 am
We have some things in common, but I still like print books, even though I have a Kindle! I’ve never got into Twitter, but I like Pinterest. Haven’t read your new book, but have loved the others that I have read.
June 3, 2018 at 1:55 am
Thanks, Mary!
May 30, 2018 at 3:14 am
Love Nancy books
June 3, 2018 at 1:57 am
Thanks, Wilma!
May 30, 2018 at 2:13 pm
Dear Nancy, Hi! I enjoy your books. I like a variety of Christian fiction genres, but especially like Christian suspense stories! Thanks for the opportunity to enter a giveaway! Would love to win a print copy of your book, “Blind Betrayal.” I also enjoy green tea, chocolate, crocheting, playing my Paraguayan harp, telling people about the Lord, and reading! Take care now, and God bless!
June 3, 2018 at 2:25 am
Hi, Lual! I like green tea too. Have never played the Paraguayan harp. Sounds intriguing!
May 30, 2018 at 4:57 pm
Third Person, ebooks and Darcy! Although I don’t mind reading in First Person if it’s written well, I find that I like third person more.
June 3, 2018 at 2:26 am
Hi, Terrill. I actually started out writing in first person. My editor asked me to try third, and I love it. It helps to add other characters’ points of view. Especially my bad guys. LOL!
May 30, 2018 at 10:08 pm
I also drink tea, but enjoy coffee, and prefer zoo over aquarium.
June 3, 2018 at 2:28 am
Thanks for your comments, Anita!
May 30, 2018 at 10:46 pm
I also prefer jeans over yoga pants and love having physical books to collect, but prefer the convenience of my kindle!
June 3, 2018 at 2:29 am
My reading time has actually increased because of my Kindle. Snuggling up in bed with it helps me to fall asleep – unless I’m reading a Patricia Bradley book. No sleeping through one of those! LOL!
May 31, 2018 at 1:27 am
I love Nancy’s books! And I hate to see the Defender series end…
June 3, 2018 at 2:30 am
I do too, Pat. But my next series is really, really special to me. I don’t know if I’ve ever been as excited about a series as I am about this one. 🙂
May 31, 2018 at 1:36 am
I love first person POV best and always write from this perspective. I’m also a huge fan of spicy food.
June 3, 2018 at 2:31 am
One thing I really do like about first person is that the story seems more immediate. I might write another book in first person one of these days…
May 31, 2018 at 3:44 am
Interesting interview. Nice getting to know more about Nancy. Enjoyed the description of the book,sounds like a great read.
June 3, 2018 at 2:32 am
I hope you get a chance to read it, Dianne. My first foray into the world of international terrorism!
May 31, 2018 at 5:25 am
Thanks for the fun interview/spotlight, Rel and Nancy. I’m with Nancy on cheesecake and Facebook. I don’t do Twitter, either, and I’m on Instagram and Pinterest, but I don’t do much on them. I’m kind of technologically challenged.
June 3, 2018 at 2:34 am
You’re doing better than I am, Winnie. I was on Pinterest for a while, but some guy kept trying to steal my account. I gave up. May venture back one of these days.
June 3, 2018 at 3:59 am
I don’t think 3got anyone actually following my Pinterest account, Nancy. 😀 I just pin things occasionally. I HAVE figured out how to pin the book covers of books I’m promoting for authors on it, though. I’m sorry you had trouble with your account.
June 3, 2018 at 4:00 am
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May 31, 2018 at 8:08 am
I enjoyed getting to know Nancy. I share the love of cheesecake. That is my favorite dessert! Thanks for the interview and the giveaway.
June 3, 2018 at 2:35 am
Hi, Loraine! A love of cheesecake makes us sisters, right? LOL!
June 1, 2018 at 8:22 am
Sounds like a read good mystery. God bless the winner!
June 3, 2018 at 2:35 am
I hope the winner will be blessed, Vivian. Thanks so much for stopping by!
June 3, 2018 at 2:41 am
I have dogs, eggs and Facebook in common with Nancy!
June 3, 2018 at 6:48 am
Hi, Nancy, I’m with you, cheesecake is the best dessert! I, too, collect books (especially yours) and I’m so looking forward to getting a copy of “Blind Betrayal” and reading it while sipping on a nice cold glass of green tea! I so enjoy following you on Facebook. Miss you here in Wichita!
June 3, 2018 at 9:03 am
We have #DARCY in common!!!
June 3, 2018 at 1:02 pm
We have very similar likes. I really do like macaroon cake sounds like fun.
June 3, 2018 at 2:51 pm
I love coffee and drink sweet tea!
June 4, 2018 at 12:10 pm
I love Nancy’s books! I also like spicy Chai tea!
June 5, 2018 at 8:38 am
Enjoyed the interview. I also do not do twitter and love cheesecake! Thanks for the chance to win!