About the Book

Book: Jackson’s Fall (Troubles in the West Book Three)

Author: Carole Brown

Genre: Western Romantic Suspense

Release date: August 20, 2024

He’d never fainted in his life. Hardly ever been sick. Never been afraid to tackle wild animals, untamed horses, or men with guns. But…there was his brother Jeremiah. A person so despicable he’d hope to never see him again. And worse, facing the heartless woman, Penelope, who’d betrayed him in front of the whole town—-standing here now just feet away from him with Jeremiah—well, for the first time in his life, he wanted to run. Fast.

Yet, he couldn’t. He wouldn’t. There was his job that he loved, and the dreams he’d planned. But most of all, there was a new woman in town. A woman who was kind and sweet and beautiful with a heart of gold. They were friends—good friends, and neither of them expected anything else.

But can Jackson Barlowe find peace in the good things of his life? Or would the two people who had destroyed his past, ruin his life forever?

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Author Interview

Do you have a way to keep track of your story ideas?
Yes, each idea I have has a folder of its own. In them, I keep track of names, characters, ideas for the book,
events that could and may happen, timing, etc. Each file folder is kept in a specific place with any other book file
folders in the same series. While writing the book though, I usually keep the folder on my desk where I can
check out things I need to remember, thoughts that I jotted down for possible scenarios, etc. It works for me.

What is your writing space like?
Large, refinished desk that my hubby refinished after getting it from a deserted school building. I love it,
surrounded with my books, papers, folders, a large window, etc. close by. When I'm thinking about how to go
forward in my writing, I have my folders to check what possible scenarios could happen. I can make sure I'm not
reusing a name. I love my space!

How long does it usually take you to write a book?
I like to give myself six months. I don't always need that time to finish writing the book, but I do need time to
not only write the book, but to edit it multiple times.
As for Jackson's Fall, I wrote this book in two months. Of course, I had several edits after that. It was the fastest
one I ever wrote, except for a children's book.

Where do you get your ideas for your books?
Oh, my, from all kinds of places. People share with me there wishes for a certain book. Events happen that
trigger a possibility. My hubby always has great suggestions. I see or hear something that gives me an idea. I
might read an article that gives me a possibility for a book. They come from everywhere.

What is your work schedule/routine when you write?
I like my alone time while writing. I also create a schedule for every writing day. Along with the word
counts I have on it, I will place chores or things that need done. These chores are scattered between my
different word count aims. That not only gives me a short break and clears my mind, but it seems to
make my writing easier. If I';m stuck, then it gives me time to take a breather and look at the book
scenario a different way.
Not only for those benefits, I find that breaking up the word counts and placing them in between
different chores will find me writing more words than I'd scheduled for that specific day. If I fail to
reach my total word count, I try not to stress too much over that fact. Tomorrow is another day.

About the Author

Besides being a member and active participant of many writing groups, Carole Brown enjoys mentoring beginning writers. An author of twenty-some, some of which are best selling, award-winning books, she loves to weave suspense, mystery and tough topics into her books, along with a touch of romance and whimsy, and is always on the lookout for outstanding titles and catchy ideas. She’s also published one children’s book and is in two anthologies. She and her husband reside in SE Ohio but have ministered and counseled nationally and internationally. She has found that the traveling and ministering has served her well in writing her novels. Together, they enjoy their grandsons and great granddaughter, traveling, gardening, good food, the simple life, and did she mention their grands?

More from Carole

In Jackson’s Fall, the female protagonist, Gabrielle Autumn, and her Grandparents own a bakery in the small town of Roaring Springs. Although I don’t mention this recipe in the book, it is one that I really believe Grandmama Mayfair would have baked and sold in her shop. And, perhaps, would have taught Gabrielle to make also. It’s totally delicious and diverse in that you can use whatever kind of fruit that you wish.

My mother made it often in our house! A perfect dessert for a historical, western setting…and a modern day family meal. I truly hope you enjoy making and eating it at your supper table.

Mountain Pie

1 cup of self rising flour

¾ cup of sugar

1 stick of butter

¾ cup of milk

Fruit Filling

Melt butter in baking dish

Pour batter over butter

Put fruit or pie filling on top of batter

Bake in moderate oven (around 350 degrees), 15-20 minutes

Serve as is or with ice cream.