I see mermaids as symbols of feminine beauty and strength. What drew you to mermaids as a subject (aside from the fact that they’re absolutely fascinating)? Thanks for being here with me today, Debbie! I’m a bit of a mythology nerd, and as such I very much enjoyed the bits of mermaid lore you wove into your story, as well as your unique spin on how these supernatural beings integrate into the human world. Can she trust him with her secret and her heart as they work together to stop a deranged and deadly madman? Sure Tillman Angier is easy on the eyes and damn good at his job, but Shelly’s been burned by human men before. Pursued by the monster, Shelly must decide whether to take matters in her own hands and have the killer face seaborne justice, or trust the attractive and engaging local sheriff.

When she catches a serial killer in the act, though, guarding her fins takes a backseat to fighting for her life. It may be a lonely co-existence for Shelly as a half-breed, but she’s accepts her lot in life between land and water as best she can. The safety of her family and of her species depends upon quiet co-existence with humanity. Shelly Connors is good at keeping secrets. It’s no secret that I love mermaids and the mythology surrounding them, so imagine my delight to find another aficionado in my circle of writer pals! After reading and loving Siren’s Secret, I just HAD to have her on my blog. Freeman at the 2013 Southern Magic Reader Luncheon. Debbie is a fellow member of team Aponte Literary, represented by our wonderful agent Victoria Lea, and I had the great pleasure of meeting her and M.V. I am delighted to welcome fabulous author Debbie Herbert to my blog.

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