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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Are you going to write in some other genre or about my favorite secondary character?
Maybe.
Whether or not I write something depends on two things: if the story comes to me and if I have time to dig into it.
If I come up with an amazing story for something or someone, of course, I’ll try to find the time. Never say never!
What is Cowboy Point, Montana?
Cowboy Point is a fictional tiny mountain community tucked on the far side of Copper Mountain, about ten miles from Marietta up the winding stretch of road that locals call Desolation Drive. It’s remote, stubbornly independent, and full of people who chose this life on purpose.
It may be small, but it has everything that matters: a general store, diner, bar, feed store, library, elementary school, pizza shop, coffee and food trucks, and an old lodge.
Cowboy Point is the setting for two connected romance series: the Family Matters of Cowboy Point series and the Careys of Cowboy Point series.
The books can be enjoyed separately, but readers who follow both series will spot familiar faces, shared history, and plenty of small-town crossovers!
Is English as a Second Language autobiographical?
Yes and no.
I went to graduate school in England just as Alex did, but Alex’s adventures aren’t mine. My actual masters degree course was significantly less entertaining and involved many more hours of study, which I glossed over in the book. Not to mention, none of the things that happened in the book actually happened to me!
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)
