I first came up with the basic concept for A Kiss in Winter some time ago. At first, I had in mind a gritty urban setting and a stronger suspense element. As I got to know myself better as a writer, I discovered that just wasn’t me. But I did love this storyline. I let it simmer on the back burner while I wrote four other books. Finally its time arrived and I discovered this story had blossomed into something much better than its original idea. There is still an element of suspense, but the driving force in this book is the characters. I found I love writing this combination of a little edgier suspense and a strong character-driven story.