Food Moments in Fiction
Characters have to eat too. Today is National Pizza Day so I thought I would give a plug for Fornino in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. This is…
Ethically Made Handbags for My Romantic Suspense Characters
It is amazing the things you need to research when you are writing a romantic suspense novel. Today I am editing the sequel to Beneath…
Let Them Wear Red: Ethical Clothing for My Characters
Today is National Wear Red Day in honor of women. So I thought that I would share some red outfits my characters might enjoy wearing on…
Zara West’s Author Bio for Beneath the Skin
There is nothing more difficult then writing about yourself. Nobody likes to brag. Nobody wants to pat herself or himself on the back. So composing…
Beneath the Skin has a Sequel!
This has been an exciting week. First of all, my book Beneath the Skin was featured on the Pike’s Peak Writers Blog. You can see…
What Makes a Romantic Suspense Suspenseful?
An Analysis of Exit Strategy by Lena Diaz Lisa Gardner in the “Seven Secrets of Romantic Suspense” lists the following elements that all romantic suspense…
When You Are A New Romantic Suspense Author
Beneath the Skin is my first romantic suspense. This is a genre that I have always enjoyed reading. A romantic suspense has two interlocking plot…
Beneath the Skin Book Cover Is Here!
I hope you like the cover for my romantic suspense as much as I do. I think it is absolutely beautiful. It was very hard…
Come Adventuring with Me!
Have you ever read a book and wanted to learn more about the people and places described by the author? Wanted to experience the book…
A Glimpse of Beneath the Skin
Coming soon….a new novel by Zara West Beneath the Skin A scarred ex-Olympic wrestler A curious anthropologist A kidnapped tattoo artist A recipe for disaster
Beneath the Skin
Beneath the Skin is the story of long hidden secrets, broken trust, and hope and love reborn. My novel, a romantic suspense, will be published by…