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Cindy Holby's FALLEN

Fallen

He was the product of illegitimacy, son of a noble house with no claim to its title or riches. For John Murray,
the only hope of a decent life was his career as a British Officer.

Fallen

Had she lost her heart when he rescued her from ruffians, or when she first looked into that face like a golden
angel's? No matter when it began, Isobel knew there was no hope of a happy ending for a rebel Scottish lass
and a red-coated Sassenach.

Fallen

Betrayed by the girl he loved. Disgraced before his commander, wounded in battle and left for dead, John
thought he'd hit rock bottom. But the sweet touch of a lover he'd never thought to see again taught him no matter
how far a man falls, with the right woman at his side, he can always stand tall.

My friend Cindy Holby's latest release FALLEN is coming January 27th. She and I sat down over a cup of cyber-coffee for a little chat. Feel free to listen in.

Em: What inspired this story?

Cindy: While writing Rising Wind, I felt the need to add an antagonist between the relationship of Carrie and Connor. When creating John, he turned into quite a jerk and then I began to wonder why he was such a jerk. And John's story was born.

Em: I understand this story doesn't exactly conform to romance genre expectations. What do you feel is the distinction between a straight historical and a historical romance?

Cindy:In a romance the romance is central to the story. In Fallen, the story is about John's journey and how he discovers that following his heart is more important that the rules of society and appearances. The romance is a result of John's journey, not the cause of it.

Em: I used to be a Tarheel, too. In fact, Cindy and I used to live in the same neighborhood--only a few years apart! We'd moved out before she moved in. Anyway, I know there are some interesting historical sites in North Carolina. We used to love to take our kids to the re-enactments at Bethabara. What's your favorite site and why?

Cindy: I really enjoyed visiting the Guildford Courthouse Battlefield. And I live in the shadow of Pilot Mountain which was of great significance to the local Indians. I think its just knowing that the places you walked were walked hundreds of years ago by people with the same hopes and dreams. And knowing that they had so many struggles and dangers to deal with. North Carolina is full of history, from the coast to the mountains. It's a fascinating place to live. While writing Rising Wind I discovered that Daniel Boone's brother died with a mile of my house. George Washington walked the streets I walked on. Its' just amazing when you think on it.

Em: As writers, we always have a story or two boiling on the back burner. What's next for you?

Cindy: I'm very excited about Breath Of Heaven. It's my first medieval and I'm adding a touch of fantasy to it. I'm already in love with the main characters, Rhys and Eliane and creating their world is exciting.

Em: Ooo, Cindy! That sounds great. But until then, I'm looking forward to FALLEN. Thanks for stopping by!

Cindy: Thanks for having me. Oh, and please tell your readers to drop by The Chatelaines, our terrific new group blog that features CL Wilson, Jennifer Ashley, Joy Nash, Gerri Russell, and Bonnie Vanak along with you and me!

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