Interview with Jennifer Estep, Author of Only Cold Depths (A Galactic Bonds Book) | NewInBooks

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Only Cold Depths (A Galactic Bonds Book)?

Vesper Quill and Kyrion Caldaren are on the run from the evil ruler who wants to use their truebond power/magic to destroy his enemies, so the story focuses on how they are dealing with being the most notorious and wanted fugitives in the galaxy. Vesper and Kyrion are also struggling to master their truebond connection/power and worrying how much it might be influencing the way they feel about each other.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Only Cold Depths (A Galactic Bonds Book), what would they be?

“Human” by The Pretenders. The song is about someone who is hiding their pain on the inside, which I think fits Vesper Quill and Kyrion Caldaren, my main characters.

What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

I love reading all kinds of fantasy and romance books, and that’s what I enjoy writing too.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

So many books! Going into the fall/winter season always makes me want to curl up with some mysteries/thrillers and holiday romances. Some books on my TBR pile are “A Tribute of Fire” by Sariah Wilson, “There Should Have Been Eight” by Nalini Singh, and “The Christmas You Found Me” by Sarah Morgenthaler.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

I always love writing action/fight scenes, and I really enjoyed writing the big battle scene near the end of the book where Vesper and Kyrion are fighting to reach and protect each other.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I prefer to write in what I like to call “dead silence”. I don’t listen to music when I write since I always end up tuning it out. For me, writing in “dead silence” works the best. LOL.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

One of my favorite quotes is from the movie “Galaxy Quest”: “Never give up, never surrender!” I think that’s a great motto for the writing/author business and just for life in general.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

I hope that readers finish my book with a smile on their faces and think that I took them on an action-packed, rollicking space opera adventure.