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In this section, you’ll find behind-the-scenes extras for all my books as well as fun extras like puzzles, recipes, and other exclusive material. Newest posts appear on the top, and earlier ones deeper down. So please come along, explore, and enjoy!

Quick links to “extras” by series:

Heading to Europe with FIRE MAIDENS!

Why did I decide to set my new series in a whole new part of the world? Well, I love reading, writing, and travel, so it makes sense that setting plays a key role in all my stories. That’s true of my series set in the Desert Southwest as well as my two Aloha Shifters series. But it’s time for something different, so off to Europe I go with my new series, Fire Maidens: Billionaires and Bodyguards! Read all about the “making of” that series here…

Fire Maidens: cover design process

With your help, I recently decided on the locations of the next few books in my FIRE MAIDENS series, which I’ve decided to extend to nine books. Now I’ve made this video to share the cover design process with you. I hope you find it interesting!

On location - Fire Maidens: Paris

Join author Anna Lowe on location as she brings you to places that inspired story locations in Fire Maidens: Paris. Learn how wandering around a city can yield great new ideas - and details on locations that make you feel like you’re exploring alongside the hero and heroine. See & hear all about Tristan’s penthouse apartment, the Guardians’ villa, and much more!

Behind the scenes of Fire Maidens: Paris

So, how did I ever come up with a dragon shifter love story set in Paris, complete with vampires, gargoyles, and cunning wolves? How does the Foreign Legion fit in? And what exactly is a Fire Maiden? You’ll find out all that and more here as I go behind the scenes of Fire Maidens: Paris.

On location - Fire Maidens: London

Visit London with Anna to see the real-life places that inspired story locations in Fire Maidens: London. Learn how planning and serendipity come together to help an author brainstorm and find details that bring a story to life. See & hear all about the inspiration for London’s complex shifter politics, off-the-beaten track locations used as story settings, and much more!

Behind the scenes of Fire Maidens: London

Did you ever wonder where did the idea for this fun, action-packed lion shifter story came from? Read on to learn the interesting story behind Fire Maidens: London!

On location - Fire Maidens: Rome

Travel to Rome with author Anna Lowe to see the places that inspired story locations in Fire Maidens: Rome, from famous sights to off-the-beaten track-locations that give the story its authenticity and rich flavor.

Behind the scenes of Fire Maidens: Rome

A wolf shifter striving for redemption and a woman turning into a shifter. How exactly did this story come about? Read more here for a behind the scenes look at the “making of” Fire Maidens: Rome!

On location - Fire Maidens: Portugal

Join author Anna Lowe on location as she brings you to places that inspired story locations in Fire Maidens: Portugal. Learn how the story expanded from being based entirely in lovely Lisbon to hopping over to gorgeous Madeira, and how exploring new places with an open mind can yield great new ideas and details on locations that make you feel like you’re there. See & hear all about Marco’s stunning homes in Lisbon and on Madeira, as well as the development of the opening scene, the Guardians’ headquarters, and much more!

Behind the scenes of Fire Maidens: Portugal

Why Portugal? And why send my dragons all the way to the remote island of Madeira? Read on to discover the story behind the scenes of Fire Maidens: Portugal!

On location - Fire Maidens: Ireland

Join author Anna Lowe on location as she brings you to places that inspired story locations in FIRE MAIDENS: IRELAND. Learn how the story developed from an initial idea to the final product and what real-life places (and objects) inspired the settings!

Behind the scenes of Fire Maidens: Ireland

Dragons, giant elk, and magical harps. How on earth did that combination come about? It’s fascinating to look back and see how it all developed - even for me, the author! Read on to find out how it all came together in Fire Maidens: Ireland.

Behind the scenes of Fire Maidens: Scotland

Dragons, unicorns, selkie shifters, and more. How exactly did all those elements come together in Fire Maidens: Scotland? Well, some aspects of this story were already set up in the previous book of the series (Fire Maidens: Ireland) which introduced Lachlan and concluded with the imprisonment of Enzo Lombardi in Scotland. Other parts of the story were inspired by a research trip to Scotland. Meanwhile, other aspects of the story jumped out of my imagination. Read on to find out how it all came together in this book!

On location - Fire Maidens: Venice

Join Anna on location in Venice as she researches places & details for Fire Maidens: Venice (Book 7 in the Billionaires & Bodyguards series)! You’ll find out what aspects of a research trip she plans ahead of time, how she opens the door for unique insights into local culture/flavor, and how she lets serendipity lead her to unexpected, idea-inspiring surprises along the way.

Fire Maidens: Venice is Book 7 in the Billionaires & Bodyguards series.

Behind the scenes of Fire Maidens: Venice

Fire Maidens: Venice - carneval, canals, and cunning enemies. Come have a look behind the scenes: the inspiration for the story, the amazing setting, and much more!

Behind the scenes of Fire Maidens: Greece

Shifters, magic, and mythology in the Greek islands. Come have a look behind the scenes! I had a great time re-visiting Greece (at least in my memories) while plotting and writing this book. Read on to learn about the inspiration and making of Fire Maidens: Greece!

On location - Fire Maidens: Switzerland

Join author Anna Lowe on location as she brings you to places that inspired story locations in Fire Maidens: Switzerland. You’ll see them all: spectacular locations from lakeside Zurich to Alpine chalets and mighty glaciers!

Behind the scenes of Fire Maidens: Switzerland

Dragon, demons, and destined mates… read all about the making of Fire Maidens: Switzerland (Billionaires & Bodyguards, Book 9) here. You’ll learn about the characters, inspiration for the story, the real-life settings featured in the story, and much more!

Fun & Games - Fire Maidens

Click here to enjoy some fun games based on the FIRE MAIDENS theme. There’s a memory game, puzzles, and a slot machine game - all free and just for kicks!

The inspiration for the Aloha Shifters series

So, where exactly does the idea of a shifter series set in Hawaii come from? And what about those jewels? Read on for a behind the scenes look at the ALOHA SHIFTERS: JEWELS OF THE HEART series!

Behind the scenes: Lure of the Dragon

How exactly does a woman on the run from one dragon fall in love with another? Find out all about the making of Lure of the Dragon here!

Behind the scenes: Lure of the Wolf

Lure of the Wolf was one of those stories that just flowed, almost telling itself. I felt more like a scribe taking dictation than an author at times! However, it did take a while to set up the foundation of the story in the first place. Find out about the inspiration and look behind the scenes of Lure of the Wolf here!

Behind the scenes: Lure of the Bear

A bear shifter and a policewoman - how did those two end up as destined mates? Find out all about the inspiration for Lure of the Bear here!

Behind the scenes: Lure of the Tiger

You’ve come to the right place to peek behind the scenes of Lure of the Tiger! Read on to learn about character inspiration, how the story developed, my favorite scenes, and more!

Behind the scenes: Love of the Dragon

Silas’s story, Love of the Dragon, was a long time in the making - five books long, in fact! Read this post to find out how the story & characters evolved over time to take their rightful places in the saga of this series!

Behind the scenes: Lure of the Fox

Originally, I intended to write 5 books in the Aloha Shifters: Jewels of the Heart series. But so many readers wanted to hear Ella’s story, I just had to fit it in. And a good thing, too, because I needed just the right hero to discover and wield the Keystone, making sure the shifters of Koa Point complete the full collection of Spirit Stones. So how exactly did the story and characters of Lure of the Fox come about? Read on to find out!

Behind the scenes: Pearls of Desire series

Find out all about the “making of” my ALOHA SHIFTERS: PEARLS OF DESIRE series here!

Behind the scenes: Rebel Dragon

Rebels? Dragons? Pearls? Are you wondering how Rebel Dragon, Book 1 of my Aloha Shifters: PEARLS OF DESIRE series came to be? It was a long, fun journey, and I’m delighted to share it with you in this post. Fair warning: hot alpha shifters, ruthless enemies, and possibly a few spoilers ahead!

Behind the scenes: Rebel Bear

Bear shifter meets bride on the run - in Waikiki! Did you wonder how I got the inspiration for Book 2 of my new PEARLS OF DESIRE series? Well, read on for all the inside info on this exciting new release.

Behind the scenes: Rebel Lion

Laid-back lion shifter falls for workaholic city girl. Did you wonder how I got the inspiration for Book 3 of my new PEARLS OF DESIRE series? Well, read on for all the inside info on this exciting new release.

Behind the scenes: Rebel Wolf

Chase and Sophie’s story has been a long time in the making. Now they finally get their chance! Read on to find out how the story and characters developed from initial idea to the heartwarming story you loved in this glimpse behind the scenes of Rebel Wolf.

Behind the scenes: Rebel Heart

Cynthia has been a key character in every one of the previous Pearls of Desire books, and she’s about to get her love story at last. Rebel Heart is the first part of that - the story of how she met her destined mate, many years before the events that brought her to Maui. Read all about the “making of” her prestory here…

Behind the scenes: Rebel Alpha

Usually, the first characters I create are the stars of the first book of each series. But in this case, I knew I had to save Cynthia’s story for last. It’s the longest in the making, and full of the most hope and sorrow. In a way, Cynthia did star alongside Connor and Jenna in Book 1 (Rebel Dragon). But a happy ending is that much sweeter when it’s a long time in the making, so I decided to save her love story for the very end. What better way to round out a great series than with a story of epic commitment that spans more than a decade? Read all about it here…

Inspiration for the Twin Moon series

Twin Moon Ranch is based on the Arizona ranch I once worked on. The gateway hung with the ranch brand, the council house, the dining hall, the one-room schoolhouse, and the overall layout of Twin Moon Ranch were all inspired by the ranch I fell in love with. Of course, the real ranch didn’t have werewolves or many hunks, so Twin Moon is much better! The experience of working on that ranch also gave me my fascination with the desert in all its moods and seasons – a fascination that comes through in my stories. Read all about the inspiration for the Twin Moon Ranch series here!

Behind the Scenes: Desert Hunt

Read on to learn all about the inspiration for the story & characters of DESERT HUNT, the Prequel to the Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch series.

Behind the Scenes: Desert Moon

Curious about the background of DESERT MOON, Book 1 of the Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch series? Read on!

Behind the Scenes: Desert Blood

Here’s an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Desert Blood, Book 2 in the Twin Moon Ranch series!

Behind the Scenes: Desert Fate

Here’s where you can learn about the background and inspiration for Desert Fate, Book 3 in the Twin Moon series…

Behind the scenes: Desert Heart

I’ve been working on Desert Heart for a long time because so many intriguing elements were percolating in my mind. Find out where they came from and how they all came together here!

Behind the scenes: Desert Yule

Ho, ho, ho! Hear all about the crazy path that lead me to write Desert Yule here!

Behind the scenes: Desert Rose

This story wasn’t in my original plan for the Twin Moon series at all, but one thing led to another and before I knew it, Axel and Beth were demanding a story of their own! Learn about the conception and development of Desert Rose here.

Behind the scenes: Desert Roots

Desert Roots, Twin Moon Book 6, was originally envisioned as Book 4 back when I intended to follow the four Hawthorne siblings one after another. But Kyle’s and Axel’s stories (Desert Fate and Desert Rose) developed along the way, which left poor Carly waiting for her chance. Well, I doubt she minded since she truly believed she didn’t want a mate - at least, until Luke came along. Read all about the “making of” their story here…

Behind the scenes of Desert Destiny

Curious to learn how Desert Destiny, the seventh book in the Twin Moon series, came about years after the previous books in the series? Read on to find out that and much more!

Behind the scenes: Sasquatch Surprise

Whoa – a sasquatch shifter? Believe me, I was pretty surprised when that character popped out of my imagination. And I never imagined he’d get his own love story. But my mind tends to run away with the unlikeliest of characters, and before I knew it, Harrison had stolen my heart. Read all about the “making of” his story here…

Behind the Scenes: Desert Wolf

After writing Book 1 of the series, I wasn’t ready to stop following the story of Lana and Ty. And so the four Desert Wolf short stories were born! Read all about them here!

Desert Heart pancake recipe

Just for you – a recipe cooked up by Cowboy Delicious (as the heroine’s sister likes to call Rick, the hero of Desert Heart on the morning of Christmas eve. He and his true love, Tina, have just rolled out of bed. He leads her to the kitchen and… Well, click here to find out more!

Fun & Games for Twin Moon Ranch...

I get so much positive feedback on the great covers Fiona Jayde made for my Twin Moon series and I love any excuse to gaze at them a little more. So here are two more excuses for you: puzzles! An author friend tipped me off on a great website that makes these puzzles easy to make and play.

  • Click here to find a puzzle based around an image of the Twin Moon gate!
  • Click here to find a puzzle featuring close-up views of the hottest wolves in the West!

Inspiration for the Blue Moon Saloon series

Read all about the Blue Moon Saloon series here: how it evolved out of my first series, The Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch, why I chose bear shifters, and how I expanded the story world beyond the tight-knit community of the ranch. Enjoy!

Behind the scenes: Perfection

Sometimes, you can’t fit everything into one book – especially all the backstory of a second chance romance. That’s the reason why I wrote Jess and Simon’s first encounter into a prequel called PERFECTION. Read all about the genesis of that story here!

Behind the scenes: Damnation

How on earth did a bear/wolf shifter romance entitled Damnation come to be? Find out here!

Behind the scenes: Temptation

Where exactly did this cowboy-meets-she-wolf story come from? Read on to find out the inside scoop about the inspiration and evolution of Temptation, Blue Moon Saloon Book 2.

Behind the scenes: Redemption

Whew! Redemption, (Blue Moon Saloon, Book 3) packs a lot of emotion, back story, and action in. How exactly did it all evolve? Find out here!

Behind the scenes: Salvation

In some ways, Salvation, (Blue Moon Saloon, Book 4) was my most ambitious work because of the raw emotion of the story. The funny thing is, I never intended to write this book. Read more to find out just how this amazing story came to be.

Behind the scenes: Deception

Deception, (Blue Moon Saloon, Book 5) was one of those stories I never saw coming. I fully intended to wrap up the series after Book 3, but then Todd came along. And in the final chapter of Book 4, along came the story of Summer, the mystery woman who saved the shifters cubs in Salvation. (Big thanks to my Plot Wizards group for pitching in with ideas on that ending!) So of course, I had to write Summer’s story, and give her an awesome mate of her own. Read more here…

Behind the scenes: Celebration

I’m definitely guilty of loving my own characters and wanting them to enjoy their happily ever afters. So I couldn’t resist revisiting all the couples of the Blue Moon Saloon series in a happy holiday story – and heck, I even had the perfect title: Celebration! Read all about the “making of” this story here!

Blue Moon muffin recipe!

In Damnation (Blue Moon Saloon, Book 1), Jessica makes raspberry-chocolate muffins that Simon loves. That’s actually a recipe I’ve been using for a while. Why don’t you give it a try?

Fun & Games - Blue Moon Saloon

To help you bridge the time to the release of the next book in the Blue Moon Saloon series and reminisce about all the books in all my series you’ve enjoyed, I’ve made a PUZZLE for you to enjoy. It’s really just a cheap excuse to study all that man chest for a while! To start the game, press the triangle in the center bottom under the image. TIP: If you click the button on the top right that says “Play As” you can change the number of pieces in the puzzle.

Behind the scenes: Gambling on Trouble

A burly bear security guard and a dragon diamond thief tangling in Las Vegas. Ever wonder how a love story like Gambling on Trouble that came about? Read about it right here!

Behind the scenes: Gambling on Her Dragon

Gambling on Her Dragon is my zaniest story yet - it’s packed with humor, action, romance, and dark moments, too. Find out just how my first dragon/wolf shifter story came to be – and how it links to my other series. Just read on!

Behind the scenes: Gambling on Her Bear

A bear shifter security guard and a diamond thief she-dragon tangle with greedy vampires in Las Vegas. Ever wonder how that love story came about? Read on to hear all about Gambling on Her Bear!

Behind the scenes of Gambling on Her Panther

Ruthless vampires. Passionate panthers. Valiant lovers. Heroic hedgehogs. Gory gladiators. If you’re wondering, “How on Earth did Anna come up with this?” read on to go behind the scenes of Gambling on Her Panther!

Behind the Scenes: the Serendipity Adventure Romance series

Much as I love werewolves and Arizona, I also love travel and adventure in even more exotic settings. And thus the Serendipity Adventure Romance series was born! Read more here…

Behind the Scenes: Uncharted

Come and have a look behind the scenes of UNCHARTED, Book 1 in the Serendipity Adventure Romance series!

Behind the Scenes: Entangled

ENTANGLED is Book 2 in the Serendipity Adventure Romance series, and one of my personal favorites. Okay, they’re all my favorites, but still! The crazy thing is, it all started with a single photo. Read all about it here…

Behind the Scenes: Windswept

Boy, do I love this story. I loved writing it, I love reading it, and I hope you do, too. It’s a thrilling page-turner that can put a lump in your throat, have you heading for a cold shower after the steamy scenes, or make your pulse race with every near-miss escape. So how exactly did Windswept come about, you ask? Read all about it here!

Behind the scenes: Adrift

Meredith has been waiting in the wings in each book of the Serendipity stories so it was high time she got her own love story in Adrift. But where exactly did her character come from? And how on earth did she end up on the run from the Russian mafia in Grenada? Read more here…

Behind the Scenes: Off the Charts

Read all about how Off the Charts (the Prequel to the Serendipity Adventure Romance series) came about - how I got the idea for this short story, what changed along the way, and how that fits in with the other books in the series!

Fun & Games for Serendipity...

I love puzzles and I love the stunning covers of my Serendipity Adventure Romance series, so 1+1=lots of fun! Click here to play!

Behind the scenes: Veiled Fantasies

I had a lot of fun turning my own real-life stranding in Dubai into a spicy travel romance. Yes, Veiled Fantasies is based on my own true story, right down to the “Quick Transfer” tags on my luggage! Read all about it here!

Behind the scenes: Island Fantasies

Yes, there really is a place as perfect as Maupiti, and yes, it really is a great place to fall in love. Read on here to find out what elements of Island Fantasies are truth and which are fiction!

Island Fantasies recipe!

A lot of the details in Island Fantasies come straight from my own experiences on Maupiti, the South Pacific island where this travel romance takes place. Just like Kyle and Hannah, I got to snorkel with manta rays, hike the island’s central peak, and sample some fantastic Polynesian fare. Other than reading the book, the best way to transport yourself into the idyllic tropical setting might be to try this recipe for marinated fish served with coconut milk - it’s delicious and easy to prepare!

Interview with audio narrator Kelsey Osborne!

So, here’s a fun bonus extra. I asked my wonderful audiobook narrator Kelsey Osborne if she would do an interview to answer fan questions. And here it is! Everything you might have wondered about the working day of a professional voice talent!

Thank you so much, Kelsey, for taking the time to answer reader/listener questions!

The hero I'd like to find in my bed...

Cool! I was interviewed by the Wolf Pack! Read all about the book that made me cry, the hero I’d like to find in my bed, the hero I’d like to be snowed in with, and more!

Introducing video 'making of' clips!

I have a fun new project to present: my all-new BONUS MATERIALS video series. A lot of people ask about how I get my ideas, and I found a fun way to share those interesting tidbits with you - by letting cute furry animals do the talking for me.

Check out the videos here:

More puzzles!

I love puzzles and have one for just about every cover in all my series. If you love puzzles too, go ahead and click “read more” to enjoy these!

Tip: you can make each puzzle as hard or easy as you like by clicking on the “PLAY AS” button on the upper right of the puzzle and changing the number of pieces.

Fire Maidens - extras

Here’s an overview of all “extras” posts for the Fire Maidens: Billionaires & Bodyguards series. Just click on any link to get started with “making of” posts, “on location” videos, puzzles, games, and more! Or use these links to go to the books or audiobooks in this series.

Aloha Shifters: Jewels of the Heart - extras

Here’s an overview of all “extras” posts for the Aloha Shifters: Jewels of the Heart series. Just click on any link to get started with “making of” posts, puzzles, games, and more! Or use these links to go to the books or audiobooks in this series.

Aloha Shifters: Pearls of Desire - extras

Here’s an overview of all “extras” posts for the Aloha Shifters: Pearls of Desire series. Just click on any link to get started with “making of” posts, puzzles, games, and more! Or use these links to go to the books or audiobooks in this series.

The Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch - extras

Here’s an overview of all “extras” posts for the Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch series. Just click on any link to get started with “making of” posts, “on location” videos, puzzles, games, and more! Or use these links to go to the books or audiobooks in this series.

Blue Moon Saloon - extras

Here’s an overview of all “extras” posts for the Blue Moon Saloon series. Just click on any link to get started with “making of” posts, puzzles, games, and more! Or use these links to go to the books or audiobooks in this series.

Shifters in Vegas - extras

Here’s an overview of all “extras” posts for the Shifters in Vegas series. Just click on any link to get started with “making of” posts for each story, or use these links to go to the books or audiobooks in this series.

Serendipity Adventure Romance - extras

Here’s an overview of all “extras” posts for the Serendipity Adventure Romance series. Just click on any link to get started with “making of” posts for each story, or use these links to go to the books or audiobooks in this series.

Travel Romance - extras

Here’s an overview of all “extras” posts for the Travel Romance series. Just click on any link to get started with “making of” posts for each story, or use this link to navigate to the books in this series.