
Romantic Times interviews Debra Salonen,
one of RT’s 2001 nominees for Best Superromance
DEBRA SALONEN’S NEWEST SUPERROMANCE, WONDERS NEVER CEASE, will surely bring readers a deeper appreciation of the old saw, “It’s a dogs life.” This lighthearted mystery takes an unorthodox twist when the heroine, a journalist investigating nefarious political activity, briefly enters the body of a K-9 cop named Czar, providing an amusing, but crucial fly-on-the-wall perspective that teaches her about the people around her. . . as well as the challenges of relieving oneself in public.
Such a playful approach illustrates the versatile nature of the Superromance line, one of the incentives Salonen finds in writing for the series. This South Dakota native particularly values the loyal editorial support she receives, giving her the foundation to take creative risks, as illustrated by her new canine caper. “I have a great editor who helps me clarify and sharpen my focus. She helps me build my books,” she says happily. While Salonen concurs that she savors the character studies in her writing for Superromance, she confesses that it was through adversity that she developed this skill. With no real interest in her early attempts at romantic fiction, Salonen became a feature writer at a newspaper. “It made me look deeper into the people behind the story.” What she learned in journalism ultimately led to a successful career through Superromance. The result is a fresh take on writing that carries readers into exciting new worlds. . . whether on two or four legs.
Article by Angela Martenez
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