Janie Mason
For my inaugural interview with a pro-pet author, I am happy to present romance author, Janie Mason. Janie and her – as she puts it – “amazingly supportive husband” have two grown children and live in central Ohio.
1. I enjoyed reading about Wink, the dog in Risking Love, your 1850s Americana historical romance. Tell us about the book.
Risking Love is set in southern Ohio and is the story of widowed farmer, Lucy Neels, who inadvertently ends up hiding a family of runaway slaves in her barn. Tensions are high as there are slave catchers hot on their trail. Lucy has also caught the eye of Renzo Ross, the new town deputy, who prevents the unscrupulous men from searching her place. But the law is clear about what she’s doing, and she could lose her farm for her involvement. Even though he’s stolen her heart, she can’t risk trusting Renzo with her secret.
Risking Love is the first in the New Beginnings trilogy.
2. Why did you add a dog to Risking Love?
My husband and I have always been “dog people.” We both grew up with dogs for pets and have had three of our own since we married: Emma, Abe, and Bonnie. Dogs love unconditionally and become immediate family members on day one. My heroine in Risking Love is a widow, and the companionship of her big russet-colored dog is what has helped her survive her difficulties.
I’d never given it much thought before this interview but looking back at all my books, a number of them contain a hero or heroine with a pet. I guess my love for animals transferred to the characters I’ve created.
3. What other historical romances have you written?
The second book in the New Beginnings trilogy, Trusting Love, begins in Philadelphia and travels to the fictional town of Endless, Texas.
The last of the series, Healing Love, is my current work-in-progress.
If you’re a fan of quick reads, I also have shorter work entitled, “The Secret Riddles of Adeline Smith.” It is a sweeter story also set in Endless, Texas.
4. Tell us about your contemporary romances.
I have four contemporary novellas available online. “Servicing Rafferty” is a friends-to-lovers story about co-workers Heidi and Rafe and holds a special place in my heart, because it was my first published work.
“Redhead Blitz” grew from secondary characters in that first book and is the story of Heidi’s outgoing friend, Gigi, and Sean, a hunky teacher/high school football coach.
“Worth the Wait” is another spin-off from “Servicing Rafferty” and my first (but not the last) story with a hero and heroine of more mature years.
Lastly, “Model Behavior” is a stand-alone story featuring Scott, Molly, and her fictional twin sister, Mary.
5. Where can readers learn more about your books and connect with you online?
Readers can learn more about my books and me by visiting my website and looking for me on Facebook.
I would also like to thank you, Marcia, for inviting me to be part of your new Go Pets! Blog. Romance readers are hooked on true love and that includes our pets!
Thank you, Janie, for helping me kick off my new blog! I hope visitors to this pro-pet blog will share photos of their pets. Each month, I’ll randomly pick one of the pet photos to feature on my social media pages and in my reader newsletter. Go Pets!
I’ll leave the first comment on my new blog. 😉 I really enjoy Janie Mason’s romances and recommend them. If you know romance readers who might like to learn about Janie and her books, please share this blog post with the social media share links below. Thank you!
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I’ll start by posting a photo of my fictional pet, Smokey, the Chinese crested hairless dog.
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Thanks, Marcia. And here’s a picture of our “Bonnie”.
Bonnie’s such a cutie!
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Lovely interview. This is my kitty Mitzi. She is a new member of our family.
Forgot to say she is 8 yrs old.
Hi, Sue! I replied to your comments several weeks ago, but I guess it didn’t go through. Sorry about that. Mitzi is definitely a cutie! Thank you for sharing her photo!
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This is my sweet little Romeo! Thank you! I love any and all opportunities to show him off!
Candy –Romeo is a doll! Thank you for sharing his photo!
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My Spookie is my rescue pet!!! We were part of her rescue from a puppy mill but really she was my rescuer!!!! I was just getting over Breast Ca. and my Hubby decided I needed a dog. She came to us a terrified little girl and now is a lion. I named her Spookie but later my Hubby added the “Duke” cause she is such a protector!!!!Hence “spookieduke” as my email add.I don’t know how to add a picture! But she is the picture with my email.
Hi, Suzi! That’s wonderful that you saved Spookie and she came to you at such a stressful time in your life. I moved your comment to the bottom of the current interview (my Marcia James interview), which will remind me to add her to the fish bowl of pets up for the June Pet of Month (to be chosen at the end of June). But the photo didn’t transfer. Boo, hiss… I’m explain how to post comments better in my July newsletter, since you weren’t the only person to post your comment here. Thank you for sharing! Have a wonderful June!
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This is are sweet Ally, she is to smart. She will be 4 in July.
Hi, Paulette! Ally is super cute! Thank you for sharing her photo. The June comments are supposed to be posted at the bottom of the June interview, but I didn’t explain that well enough since you aren’t the only one to post a comment here. I’ll repost your comment at the end of the June interview to make sure Ally is in the running for June Pet of the Month (chosen at the end of June). But the photo won’t repost. ;-( Sorry about that. Have a great June!
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Here are my Cuties Bailey Ditty & Sally Ashes. They are sisters born 4 mos about and have the same mommy.
Hi, Jodi! That’s an adorable photo of two very cute cats! Thanks for sharing it! If you’d like to share other photos in the future, click on the word “Replies” just below the current interview vs. scrolling all the way down. That way I won’t miss seeing your photos, which would be a shame. Have a wonderful summer! And thanks for stopping by my blog! 😉
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this is my rescue dog Marco. Hes 11 1/2 – 12 1/2 years old and almost deaf, but he is the love of my life.
Hi, Linda! You went back to the very beginning of my Go Pets! blog (instead of just under the current blog interview of Sandy Loyd), but I saw your post and you are definitely in the running to win a free ebook! 😉 Marco is a handsome pup, and it’s very kind of you to provide a forever home to a rescue dog. I think there is a special place in heaven for people who rescue homeless pets. Wishing you a very happy holiday and a wonderful 2019!