Interview: Author ‘Virginia Kantra’ Talks Her New Novel Meg And Jo

New York Times bestselling author Virginia Kantra is the author of thirty books of women’s fiction, contemporary romance, paranormal romance, and romantic suspense. Her stories have earned numerous awards including two Romance Writers of America’s RITA (R) Awards, ten RITA nominations, and two National Readers’ Choice Awards.

Married to her college sweetheart and the mother of three (mostly adult) children, Virginia lives in North Carolina. She is a firm believer in the strength of family, the importance of storytelling, and the power of love.

Her favorite thing to make for dinner? Reservations.

A popular speaker, Virginia regularly offers workshops to writers’ groups and has participated in Winston Salem’s Bookmarks Festival; the North Carolina Literary Festival; and Duke University’s “Unsuitable” event series hosted by the Forum for Scholar and Publics. She loves talking with readers.

Check out her website here, Facebook and Twitter. The book is in stores Tuesday, December 3rd from Berkley Trade Paperback. You can listen below to the interview.

The March sisters—reliable Meg, independent Jo, stylish Amy, and shy Beth—have grown up to pursue their separate dreams. When Jo followed her ambitions to New York City, she never thought her career in journalism would come crashing down, leaving her struggling to stay afloat in a gig economy as a prep cook and secret food blogger.

Meg appears to have the life she always planned—the handsome husband, the adorable toddlers, the house in a charming subdivision. But sometimes getting everything you’ve ever wanted isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

When their mother’s illness forces the sisters home to North Carolina for the holidays, they’ll rediscover what really matters.

One thing’s for sure—they’ll need the strength of family and the power of sisterhood to remake their lives and reimagine their dreams.