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Introduction
Who is Elle E. Kay? A bible-believing Christian romantic suspense author who dabbles in children’s books and graphic design/cover design. She’s a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, and a grandmother. Reading and writing are her passions. She also loves music that glorifies God.
Earlier in life, she was a legal secretary, then a paralegal, and even worked in human resources and tech support. She retired from GlaxoSmithKline where she worked in patents and trademarks before transferring to HR. She was a Letters, Arts, & Sciences major with a focus on the sciences. She also has Classical Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (cEDS) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), but she refuses to allow her medical conditions to define her.
Elle wrote three contemporary romantic suspense novels in her Pennsylvania Parks series. The latest addition, Grave consequences, released April 16, 2024.
Her debut novel was Shadowing Stella, the first in her Endless Mountain romantic suspense series.
She also has three contemporary and four historical novellas in the Lawkeeper series, published two books in the Blushing Brides series, and three books in the Heroes of Freedom Ridge series. Wooing the Widower released on November 15, 2023 in the Christmas in Redemption Ridge Series.
About the Pennsylvania Parks Series
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Pennsylvania Parks series, where suspense, romance, and faith converge in the heart of Pennsylvania’s breathtaking wilderness.
In Grave Pursuits, uncover the chilling secrets hidden within the parklands as a courageous heroine and a determined hero race against time to stop a serial killer from claiming more victims. Their quest for justice tests their faith and fortitude, drawing them closer as they face unimaginable dangers.
Grave Secrets delves into the dark underbelly of society, revealing a sinister human trafficking ring that threatens the peace of the idyllic parks. With resilience and unwavering love, the protagonists battle against the shadowy forces, risking everything to protect the innocent and bring the perpetrators to justice.
In Grave Consequences, a hero’s tumultuous past within a dangerous cult resurfaces, thrusting him into a perilous confrontation with his deepest fears. As he and his courageous partner unravel the cult’s sinister plans, they discover the power of redemption and the enduring strength of their love.
Each book in the Pennsylvania Parks series masterfully weaves together elements of faith, courage, and love, creating suspenseful, heart-pounding adventures set against the stunning backdrop of Pennsylvania’s wilderness. Prepare to be captivated by tales of bravery and romance that will leave you breathless and yearning for more.
Interview with Elle E. Kay
Q: Let’s get started with an introduction. Can you tell me a little about how you first got into writing and what it felt like publishing your very first book?
A: I decided to write my first book when I couldn’t find enough books about the condition I had, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, so I wrote my own hoping it would help others who were suffering feel less alone. Not long after that book was published, my husband suggested I write a book about Vicky (our goat) who loved hanging out on our front porch. I wrote a rhyming children’s book. It was fun, so I wrote another.
My husband worked second shift, so one night while he was at work and my son was out gallivanting, I decided to write a story. Not sure what possessed me to write those first words that day, but those words became my debut novel, Shadowing Stella. It was a semi-finalist in ACFW’s Genesis Contest, so I published it.
I wrote a bit when I was young—a few stories, some rough first chapters of novels that never saw the light of day, poetry, but I never thought I’d be an author.
Sometimes, I think back on my first grade teachers, Mrs. Kline (I think that was her name). She encouraged me to write all the way through elementary school. That gentle nudge helped me to see that I might have a spark of talent to explore. It took me a long time to do so, but it happened.
Q: What are some of your favorite hobbies (other than writing)?
A: I love to read, of course. I also dabble in photography and piano.
Q: What book (other than your own) do you recommend to everyone that they have to read?
A: For fiction, Hinds Feet in High Places. It’s a beautifully written allegorical story that touched me deeply. For non-fiction, the King James Bible.
Q: Can you tell me a little bit about your writing process? Note taking; favorite place to write uninterrupted; etc?
A: My favorite place to write is our screen porch. I sit out here with my dogs, watching the birds visit the feeders, and breathing fresh air. It’s a mini-paradise.
Q: Tell us a little about what inspired your latest release.
A: My latest release was Grave Consequences, it’s a romantic suspense novel that takes place near World’s End State Park. I decided a couple of years ago that I wanted to write a series that explored Pennsylvania’s amazing parks. I live minutes from one of the most beautiful parks in the world, but unlike the many national parks, our state parks don’t often feature prominently in fiction, so I decided to change that.
Q: Which one of your books was your most favorite to write?
A: The Bodyguard’s Fake Bride. It’s one of my least popular novels, likely because of some minor Scottish dialect that I use consistently throughout the story, but I fell in love with that hero. He is the ultimate book boyfriend. Who doesn’t love a man in a kilt?
Follow Elle
Elle E. Kay lives on a hobby farm in Central Pennsylvania with her husband, three dogs, and many farm animals. She is a born-again Bible believing Christian who keeps perennial gardens and enjoys the wildflowers strewn about her property. The wildlife who visit the property are a joy for her, but nothing beats the excitement of a kid being born to one of her many goats.
She released Grave Secrets on October 16, 2023. It was the second book in the Pennsylvania Parks series of romantic suspense novels which take place in and around Pennsylvania’s scenic state parks. Shadowing Stella was Elle’s debut novel and it started off her Endless Mountain trilogy.
Elle also wrote three contemporary and four historical novellas for the multi-author Lawkeeper series, published two books in the Blushing Brides series, and three books in the Heroes of Freedom Ridge series. She has a novel titled Wooing the Widower due out on November 15, 2023 for the Christmas in Redemption Ridge Series.
Her website is kept updated with the latest information about her upcoming books.
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