Shadow Town Q&A With Author Robyn Jones

Hey, gang! It's my real pleasure to share a quick interview I did recently with author Robyn Jones. Not only is Robyn a good friend, but she's a talented writer to boot. Her newest release, Shadow Town: Maggie Lane Chronicles #1 is full of supernatural goodness, and it's also New Adult--which you KNOW I'm a fan of. 

Plus, we both have fantastic interview initials. Seriously, just say, "EJ, RJ, EJ, RJ... over and over. It's catchy. :) 

Let's see what Robyn has to say!



5 Questions for Author Robyn Jones:

EJ: Shadow Town features a protagonist caught up in two seemingly opposed worlds: She works as a property manager for a ritzy development during the day and a waitress at a dive bar by night. As the author, why'd you make those choices? How did it shape the storytelling?

RJ: When Maggie’s character first perched on my shoulder, I lived in the weirdest neighborhood. I had car choppers to my left with an alcoholic patriarch who went on monthly benders. I had the year round Christmas decoration people to my right. We had drug dealers, a kid who sifted through people’s cars when they weren’t smart enough to lock the doors, and a guy who worked on his tiny yellow sports car for three years and it never left his front lawn. I thought about what Maggie would do if she managed that colorful cul-de-sac. She’d need a night job to balance all the crazies, that’s for sure.

EJ: Shadow Town is described as a New Adult Paranormal Romance. But there seem to be elements of sleuthing and adventure in there as well. Any specific inspiration for telling this kind of story? Is it truly a mashup, or does it strictly adhere to the pararom formula?

RJ: My childhood revolved around way too much 80’s television with awesome sleuthing women, that and my mom always said in her other life she was Kinsey Millhone from the Sue Grafton mystery series. So mystery appeals to me, but I’m head over heels for all things paranormal. I’m plain giddy when I’m daydreaming in the land of fang and magic.

EJ: New Adult, I'm a fan. Why'd you decide to dive in? What makes Shadow Town a good fit for the New Adult category?

RJ: Shadow Town floated between YA and Adult until I read my first NA book. NA offers a glimpse into the direct aftermath of childhood. Everything feels so huge, dreams, love, pain. In New Adult, I found a home for my mouthy 19 year-old MC.

EJ: Maggie, the heroine of Shadow Town, seems like a real tough chick. What makes her so? Any challenges tackling the romance aspects with such a strong female lead?

RJ: Maggie is life-hardened. Abuse has done a number on her, but there is no way she’ll let it break her. I loved writing the romance in Shadow Town because Maggie was determined to close herself off. The push/pull had me clicking away and cracking up because the girl is funny.

EJ: Last one! Tell us why Shadow Town should be bumped to the top of our TBR piles, and where we can find it. (And you!)

RJ: If you told Maggie her story was about self-discovery she’d flip you off. Mention falling in love or healing and she’d knuckle punch you somewhere tender. She’s lovable like that. Maggie pulls you into her snark and her pain, and leaves you cheering and waiting for more.

You can find Shadow Town and my other books, Soul Walker and Soul Bender on Amazon and Smashwords.

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EJ: And while you're checking her blog, be sure to scope the Shadow Town tour page for a chance to win some Amazon $$$! (Click the banner below... click it! ;)


20 comments:

  1. The aftermath of childhood - you pegged that right!
    Congratulations, Robyn.

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  2. Congratualtions Robyn on your new release! This definitely sounds like a book I'd like to read, it's got paranormal/supernatural elements with a no nonsense female lead--awesome.
    Also, NA rocks. (:

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  3. A pleasure to meet you, Robyn! Congratulations!

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  4. I like tough female characters, and I like stories where sleuthing is involved; it's one of the reasons I like watching TV crime dramas so much.

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    1. I remember when Law and Order first came out, I was so hooked! I'm doing that chime sound in my head right now.

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  5. Great interview! I remember seeing Shadow Town featured on another blog this week and am definitely intrigued by it. As a total sucker for snark and pain in books, Maggie sounds like my kind of heroine. :)

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    1. I'm a total sucker for snark and pain too. Happy Friday, Heather!

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  6. Wonderful interview-yes, there was a lot of 80s sleuthing! Congrats Robin! Well done EJ~
    The Christmas decorations reminded me of my childhood. There was always this one house that left them up year round. My neighbors now are the type who will redecorate your home if you dare leave them the key! Maggie sounds well balanced-I think I might know her!

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    1. Thank you for stopping by my blog, Ella! So no house watching for your decorating neighbors I take it.

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  7. "...knuckle punch you somewhere tender.'
    Love it. LOL

    Great interview.
    Best of luck, Robyn. :)

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  8. Great interview! I am currently reading Shadow Town and I already love Maggie Lane. She is crazy, like, Robyn. Always in the good way. :)

    I wish you the best!

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    1. Athina, you are just so cool. I'm still thinking about your Think Out Loud. post.

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  9. Oh my that neighborhood really sheds some light. I love the snark and humor Maggie has. She's got the wall up for sure and will definitely knuckle-punch you at the mention of love. I like the exploration into NA a lot. I hope you're planning on writing more NA paranormal reads for us, Robyn. Thank you so much for the excellent interview!! Jaclyn @ JC's Book Haven.

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    1. I plan many more NA PNR reads! I've fallen in love with the energy and drama! Thank you, Jaclyn!!

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  10. Yikes. I don't want to be punched in the gut and flipped off, but I do love me some snark. Great interview!

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