Christina Boyd interviews author Gia Stone, an author of steamy romances and fictitious novels. Faulted characters, misguided motives, and misconnections  are at the heart of her books. She loves to collect passport stamps, savory memories, and race medals.

INTERVIEW: Linda Berdoll’s debut book, her continuation of Jane Austen’s classic Pride & Prejudice, was initially self-published in 1999.