Yes, I write under many names: Megan Crane, Caitlin Crews, M.M. Crane, and Hazel Beck. But no matter the name, the story is always all mine. Why do I write under a variety of names? I have Reasons.
I discovered my first romance novel at the age of twelve in a bargain bin at the local five and dime. It involved swashbuckling pirates having grand adventures on the open sea, a heroine with a mind of her own, and a seriously masterful hero who swept her away no matter how clever she was.
I was immediately smitten with romance and all the romantic themes I could get my hands on. (I still am.)
I had grand plans to star on Broadway — preferably in Evita, just like the great Patti LuPone. Sadly, my inability to wow audiences with my singing voice required a back up plan, so I launched myself into academics instead. This was not a good fit for someone who liked lounging about and reading books a lot more than dissecting them in classrooms, but it did allow me to live in England for half a decade, so I can’t complain.
Writing (and finishing!) my first book was a relief. And actually publishing that book was one of the greatest thrills of my life.
Now I’m more than 100 books in, I’m still a romance fanatic, it still thrills me to see my books on shelves, and yes, I’m still plotting my Broadway debut.
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What’s the chronological order of the Edge series?
The Edge series takes place over the course of a very busy year or so far, far in the future.
Edge of Obsession and Edge of Temptation take place more or less at the same time in early summer.
Edge of Control takes place later that same summer, edging into fall.
One Fine Winter Morning with Tyr and Helena (bonus scene) takes place in November.
A Deep and Dark December Evening with Gunnar and Maud (bonus scene) takes place in December.
“Need’s Edge,” in Edge of Ruin, takes place in January of the following year.
Edge of Power starts in March of that year.
“Danger’s Edge,” in Edge of Ruin, starts after the March equinox in the same month.
“Raider’s Edge, in Edge of Ruin, takes place in April.
What’s your favorite book?
I can’t answer this question. Really.
I read so much, and I read fast, and I’ve been reading almost all my life, and I love so many books. So many!
I’ll tell you what: someday we’ll sit down somewhere and we’ll compare notes on all the books we love and the authors we adore and the stories that still live in our hearts. I can’t wait.
Didn’t I already buy this Caitlin Crews book with a different cover?
Well, you might have.
One of the great things about Harlequin is that they are constantly putting my books out in different countries and repackaging them to appeal to more readers, but sometimes that means you might pick up a book you think is new when it’s not. I hate when this happens to me! I try to make sure to mention if something is a reprint, but unfortunately, I can’t promise I’ll always be on top of it.
You can:
- Read the excerpt and the cover copy to see if you’ve read it before.
- Look at the copyright date in the front of the book. If it’s not this year, it’s probably a reprint.
- Look at see where it appears here in chronological order. I put the newest books first!
I love pictures. I take a lot of them.
Interviews
And here are some other items of note:
- Video: A fun Valentines Day interview on 5 Things Friday.
- Video: The Gregory Mantell Show, it's not super new, but I'd still say all the same stuff on the subject of Frenemies.
- Caitlin discusses The Return of the Di Sione Wife with BookTrib.
- Video: My Process (as Megan and Caitlin, on Conversations with Cupid)
- Podcast: Action and Emotion (as Megan, with my husband Jeff, on the Nerd Out podcast)
- On Shame and the Romance Heroine (as Caitlin, on Dear Author)
- Falling in love with the Rodeo (as Megan, a guest on Jane Porter's blog)
