DEE DAVIS
Welcome back to UTC! Lets talk about DOUBLE DANGER.ย This is the 6th book in the A-Tac series.ย What do you think is key to continue a romantic suspense series and keep the stories fresh?
Excellent question.ย I think in part itโs about finding new depth in characters readers already know.ย Whether itโs because one of them is featured as the hero or heroine of the newest novel, or whether itโs simply a reflection of the fact that all the members of A-Tac have lives that are constantly changing.ย Lara left the team to go to Africa.ย Madeline and Drake have a baby girl.ย Nash and Annieโs Adam is growing up and sheโs decided to be a full-time mom.ย Simon is finding his way as A-Tacโs newest member.ย And Hannah and Harrison finally lowered walls that allowed both of them not only to begin to heal, but to find each other.ย So just like real life, the world inside of A-Tac is evolving.ย I also enjoy taking the team to new locations.ย Books in the series have been set all around the world.ย From Colorado to Columbia to New York and in the 7th novel, the Golden Triangle along the Mekong River.
I always wonder about the research that goes into this genre.ย What research did you have to do for DOUBLE DANGER and was there something in particular that stands out when compared to other books?
I do a lot of research for all my books.ย This one was set in and around New York, which, since I live here, makes some of the research easier.ย I can use (and occasionally modify) locations that I already am familiar with.ย ย (Yankee Stadium, the UN, Fulton Seaport, the Hospital for Special Surgery, the FDR โ to name a few).ย The technical aspects of all the A-Tac books require research as well.ย Whether itโs building and dismantling a bomb, understanding the effects of anthrax, working out trajectory for a gunfight, or learning about key-loggers and internet back tracing, I have to understand how it all works so that I can write about it with some degree of authority.
What was the hardest scene to write in the book?
I think the scene where J.J. finally comes clean with Simon.ย And the two of them face their past.ย They have enormous hurdles to overcome and taking them there was difficult for me as well as J.J. and Simon.ย ย Logistically, the scene at the UN special offices was also a challenge, I needed to choreograph it so that it flowed seamlessly into the finale of the book, and it took me a while to get it where I needed it to be.
What is it about military men that keeps you writing about them?
Interesting question.ย I think maybe itโs the dichotomy of self-sacrifice and service on the one hand and the need to be an adrenaline jockey on the other.ย That combination appeals to me.ย Along with the strength, both mental and physical, that is required.ย And itโs always fascinated me that there is such a strong chain of duty and command.ย The most important thing being teamwork at the highest levels.
We are always curious what our favorite authors are reading.ย What books are currently sitting on your nightstand?
I just finished a wonderful book called The Great Coat, by Helen Dunmore.ย Itโs a ghost story and a really compelling read.ย On my nightstand right this moment is Susan Wiggsโ the Winter Lodge.
DIRE DISTRACTION is coming next year.ย Can you tell us anything about it?
Dire Distraction is the last (at least for now) of the A-Tac books.ย And it is, fittingly, Averyโs story.ย As A-Tacโs commander he has always been the teamโs anchor.ย And now, with one shocking discovery, everything he believed to be true is suddenly thrown into question.ย The past ramming full-speed into the present as the Consortium moves to stop A-Tac once and for all.
If we were unforgivably rude and pulled at random five things from your hand bag, what would we find?
At the moment, a tape measure (weโve been house hunting), a packet of Kleenex (from Japan), a green plastic whistle (a girl never knows when she might need to make some noise), bookmarks (A-Tac) and some very old mints (but hey they donโt go bad do they?).
If you could write a warning label for yourself as a person or an author, what would it say?
Take a deep breath and live in the now.ย Life is too short to do otherwise.
Ignoring his instincts once cost Simon a vital op-and the life of his best friend, Ryan. Now as escalating, violent attacks hit A-Tac, another person he loves is in danger. Homeland Security agent Jillian Montgomery’s investigation has suddenly brought her back into Simon’s life, and unless they can learn to trust each other, their dangerous mission will fail.
After her husband Ryan’s death, Jillian dedicates herself to saving others. She can’t afford to be tempted by Simon, even though his every touch reignites the desire they once shared. But in the last desperate minutes before disaster strikes, their second chance at love might be the most lethal trap of all . . .
About the Author:
Dee Davis has a BA in Political Science and History, and a Masters Degree in Public Administration. During a ten-year career in public relations, she spent three years on the public speaking circuit, edited two newsletters, wrote three award winning public service announcements, did television and radio commercials, starred in the Seven Year Itch, taught college classes, lobbied both the Texas State Legislature and the US Congress, and served as the director of two associations.
Her highly acclaimed first novel, Everything In Its Time, was published in July 2000. Since then, among others, sheโs won the Booksellers Best, Golden Leaf, Texas Gold and Prism awards, and been nominated for the National Readers Choice Award, the Holt and two RT Reviewers Choice Awards. To date, she has sold twenty-one books and four novellas, including the A-Tac Series and Set-Up in SoHo.
Sheโs lived in Austria and traveled in Europe extensively. And although she now lives in Manhattan she still calls Texas home.
I have not read this series at all and it will now be on my wish list!
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Love this series!
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I haven’t read the series yet but if I will I guess I will have to go back to buy all the other….Merry Christmas and I sure hope I win…thanks…[email protected]
Sounds fantastic! Thanks for sharing and congrats to Dee on the new release! Dee is on the top of my” I must finally read in 2013″ list ๐
Thanks for the interview and giveaway! I always wonder about how much research authors have to do, and I figured RS authors have to do more than most!
This series is new to me. The description of Double Danger sounds really good, just the kind of story I really like. Will put it on my TBR list!
Very nice interview ladies! That’s what keeps me reading about military men too Dee. They really are such an interesting combo of things ๐
I’ve got this one waiting at home for me (it’s going to be my new years week read!) and can’t wait to start it!
Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!
Love your moto! I need to do that more!
would LOVE to win & read!
Happy Holidays!
Sounds like a great book. and I love the cover!!!!
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Romantic suspense is tied for my favorite genre. I am so glad you have kept the “hawt” book covers.
I’m smiling that there is a tape measure in your pocketbook. One never knows where and when that may come in handy and for what purpose!
Thanks go to UTC fro hosting another fabulous author.
I love the interview, the excerpt and the smolderingly HOT cover, and considering the content of the story line, the research must be quite time consuming too.
I will definitely be looking for more of your books Dee and this one is already on my TBR list!
Happy Holidays to all and a safe and prosperous New Year!
Ohhh….sounds like a good read.
I love this series! Thanks, Dee!
Congrats to Dee on the new release. The A Tac series is one of my favorites.
I haven’t read any of Dee Davis’s books yet but they sound like the kind of books I love. Thanks for the introduction!
I love this series and I love Dee’s books. Not entering the contest because I already have my copy)
Have heard great things about this series. Can not wait to read it.
Thanks for the giveaway,
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I’ve not read this series or heard of Dee. It sounds good. I’ll have to look it up.
Can’t wait to read this one! I love your books and have read most of them!!
I love this series!!!
Congrats on your newest release Dee. I love to A-Tac series. Happy Holidays.
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sounds like a great book, and I love the cover!
Hate that this series is ending
I’m glad Jillian is going to her her HEA
I have the first three books and I can’t wait to get started the week.
I haven’t read this series but it sounds really good.
This book sounds fantastic. Can’t wait to read it. Thanks for the giveaway.
I love series about families, friends and military guys. I have all of this series and it would be awesome to win one! Thanks for giving back to us with all the adventure and relationship peeks. I love romance series books!
Merry Christmas!
Thank you for the interview and book excerpts, I have not read this series but now they are added to my TBR! Thank you for the chance to win ๐
love this series! thanks for the giveaway.
So sorry to be late to the party! Had some technical difficulties, but better late than never, right? And thanks everyone for the good wishes. J.J. and Simon thank you, too! Thanks to UTC for the fabulous interview! It was so much fun to visit with everyone.
I have not read any of your books,but I love series books. I will be putting this on tbl
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this sounds like a great series…I’ll check it out! thanks for sharing and safe and happy holidays!
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