Welcome Debbie. I want to thank you for taking the time to do this interview. Why and how did you become a write of romance? As with most writers I began as an avid reader. I can't remember a time when I didn't have a book in my hand. However, it wasn't until a college playwriting class that I realized that creating my own characters could be as thrilling as writing about others. Debbie, you write primarily Regencies for Zebra. Do you think you will write a story in another genre or is Regency the one and only for you? Although regency romance has always been my first love I enjoy many genres: mystery, paranormal, contemporary and fantasy. I hope some day to have the opportunity to try other genres, especially fantasy. How much research do you do before and during the writing of a book? Before I start a book I always research the location first and then the particular historical, political and social issues that would have impacted the characters for the time period I have chosen to set the story-after, then I turn my attention to the more personal details such as the types of houses, clothing and any obscure information that will add a bit of unique character. MY LORD VAMPIRE was released in August 2003. Where did the idea of the vampire trilogy come from? Actually it was my editor, John Scognamiglio, who approached me with the idea of writing a Vampire trilogy. I was thrilled at the challenge. The next vampire book, MY LORD ETERNITY, is due out in October. Can you tell us a little about that book? The story continues with Lucien and Jocelyn who are battling the traitorous vampires who have left the Veil and are attempting to steal the Medallion that keeps the world of Vampires and humans separate. Jocelyn has been badly wounded in her past and must overcome her fear of betrayal, while Lucien must discover trust in his own worth if he is to save Jocelyn from the evil Amadeus. The last book in the series is due out in December, MY LORD IMMORTALITY. Can you give us a brief description of that one was well? This story is that of Sebastian and Amelia. Amelia has left behind society to care for her brother who is being implicated in a series of vicious murders. Sebastian is a Vampire who has no use for mortals beyond studying them as peculiar objects of interest. But when the Medallion is threatened the two must come together to battle the evil that surrounds them. This is the conclusion of the Immortal Rogue series. In MY LORD VAMPIRE, the two heroes for the next books were only mentioned; we didn't get to meet them. Did you have a reason for not letting us meet these two? Unfortunately in a traditional regency, length is always an issue. It is difficult to have more than the main characters and a villain without allowing the other characters to become cardboard props. In a longer novel there is more opportunity to introduce and flesh out a supporting cast. I have enjoyed the trilogies I have read, The Marriage trilogy and The Wish trilogy. It is nice to see familiar faces; per se, and find out what has happened to them since we last left them. Is this one of the reasons you like to write trilogies, being able to revisit characters and see them again? Is it hard to say goodbye to some of the characters after the trilogy is done? Trilogies do offer a unique opportunity to create a world and cast of characters that can continue from one book to another. I especially enjoy providing one unique character that can move from book to book and create an anchor. It also give the chance to visit the characters after their happily ever after. It seems most of your books are trilogies. Do you like writing them better than a stand-alone book? It is not so much a preference as the fact that I usually create story lines that are too complex for a traditional regency simply because of the length. Being allowed to do trilogies has provided the opportunity to use those story lines. Is there a lot of difference between writing an anthology and a full length Regency? Do you like writing the stories for anthologies? Writing an anthology is always a challenge. There is very little opportunity for back-story or to have secondary characters. On the other hand, it forces you to concentrate solely on the main characters and their relationship. I do enjoy writing anthologies. The stories are typically fast and furious! When you are not writing, what do you like to do? I saw on your website, that you have teenage boys; they must keep you busy when you are not writing. I have discovered that two teenage boys give a whole new meaning to 'life on the run'. They are both very active in sports and school events, and to complicate matters, my husband is also the football coach. I have learned to write in the car, in the bleachers and even on the golf course (which is quite a trick). I'm not sure that I could ever sit in a peaceful office and write. Are you currently working on your next book? If you are, can you tell us a little about it? I usually have one or two books in the works. At the moment I am attempting my first long historical that I hope will become the first in a series. It is set in regency England and will introduce a group of rakes that all are involved in a gambling establishment known as "Hellion's Den." Is there anything you would like to say that I didn't ask? I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and all the readers who have taken the time to read my books. I consider it a privilege to be allowed to do what I love to do, and I know it would never be possible without the support of the loyal romance fans who keep this industry strong. Thanks again Debbie.