Sit-Down Saturday with Cindi Myers



Today we’re celebrating the release of 
WHAT SHE'D DO FOR LOVE


So, Cindi, where did you get the idea for this novel?
    I grew up in a small town in Texas that has experienced a lot of changes since I was a child. Whenever I go 'home' it makes me kind of sad to see so many changes. I wanted to write about a heroine who experienced those same emotions, and give her a way to deal with them that would have a happy ending. I also met a guy who was a lot like Ryder in this story -- he traveled a lot, had never put down roots and was happy with that. I wondered what it would take to make him rethink that lifestyle, so I thought he'd be the perfect hero for my home-loving heroine.
 In looking at the cover, if you could add a caption or captions, what would they say? 
Ooh, a tough one! This captures a moment where my heroine, Christa, realizes how much she loves both the family ranch and Ryder -- and he begins to realize he could be at home here -- as long as Christa is with him.

How long did it take you to write?
I'm a fast writer. This took 3-4 months.



What is your favorite scene?
My favorite scene is when Ryder has been helping Christa and her father on the family ranch and she takes him to the old homestead and tells him her grandfather and grandmother's love story. It's such a sweet moment of connection for them, and it shows the kind of enduring love she wants in her own life.
Who was your favorite character and why?
I really love Ryder! He's a true 'good guy' --a hard worker who looks after his mom and gets along with his dad. But his nomadic upbringing as a military brat has made it hard for him to really get close to people. He thinks he's fine, but Christa is able to show him what's missing in his life.
Tell us one thing you learned during research.
I learned that a lot of toll roads and other highway projects these days are being built by private companies instead of city and state governments. They foot the bill for the project, collect tolls until they get back their costs and profits, then deed the highway to the city or state. It's an innovative way to build infrastructure.

What music would match the mood of this novel?
Country and western -- something upbeat and down-home


This is your 56th? book.  Exactly what does that mean to you?

It kind of boggles my mind. I've wanted to be a writer since I was 8 years old, so to have that dream come true, and to be able to continue to write stories I love, year after year, is a real privilege.

What do you plan to work on next?

I'm working on a new series for Harlequin Intrigue right now, which will be out in 2015.

What are you reading for pleasure right now?

I'm glomming on Kimani romances right now -- currently reading Every Road to You, by Phyllis Bourne


Comments

  1. Congrats on your 56th book, Cindi! That's amazing and the story sounds wonderful. Having grown up in TX, I love the setting :).

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  2. Cindi, I can tell that you write faster than I do. It's taken me forever to get past 50 books. I just got your book in my direct to reader box of Heartwarmings. I'm falling behind, but maybe if I didn't read so much I'd write more. Ha. Have a good weekend. I like Intrigues too. I hear you about changes to the old home town. Our block was a machine shop of my dads, the office, then our home all connected. Now the shop is a wine cask area, the office a tasting room and my childhood home an art gallery. Too much progress in a once-sleepy town.

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    1. Oh, Roz! Wine and an art gallery. A wonderful way to repurpose your old home. Better than the parking lot ours is now.

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  3. Cindi! Congratulations on your new release. It sounds like a story I'd love to read. A strong tie to home and love for a nomad is a tough call. Interesting stuff about roads being built by private contractors - I had no idea! Thank you for educating as well as entertaining!

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  4. Rula, thank you so much! Where in Texas did you grow up?
    Roz, that must be hard seeing your home transformed that way.
    Muriel, you are very welcome.

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  5. This story sounds so sweet.

    You've published an unbelievable number of novels!

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  6. I'm already in love with your hero! My kindle is overloaded with reading for my upcoming vacation. Hope to see you at conference!

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  7. Sounds like a great story, Cindi! Your cover makes me want to stop writing and get to reading (stupid deadline!)

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  8. Cyndi,
    Great getting to know you :) I does sound like a great story.

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  9. Congratulations on your release, Cindi! 56 books? That's amazing!

    I wish you the very best with WHAT SHE'D DO FOR LOVE. I love the cover, too!

    Kate

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