[Interview] Beth Ciotta
Beth Ciotta writes romantic comedy with a twist of suspense and has published contemporary, historical, and paranormal romantic fiction. Her books include Everybody Loves Evie (HQN Books, 2008); All About Evie (HQN Books, 2007) Romancing the West (Medallion Press, 2007); Lasso the Moon (Medallion Press, 2006); Seduced (Medallion Press, 2005) and Charmed (Medallion Press, 2004). In an email interview which took place on March 5, 2007, Beth Ciotta spoke about her writing. When did you decide you wanted to be a writer? I’ve always loved a good story whether in book or movie form. Though I dabbled with writing in my youth, I pursued a career in entertainment and made my living as a performer for most of my adult life. In 1994, I read a book that ignited a new passion -- storytelling. That passion fueled a new career in publishing. How would you describe your writing? I write romantic comedy with a twist of suspense in three sub-genres: contemporary, historical, and paran...