Book Interrupted

Authors Spotlight with Lori Zoss

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During this mini episode we turn the Author Spotlight onto Lori Zoss and her book Under Caution, a fast-paced romantic suspense novel that puts a strong female lead behind the wheel of a stock car.

Lori shares her journey from entrepreneur to novelist, why she chose self-publishing, and how she balances creative passion with running a business. If you're a busy reader who wants to escape quickly into a world of speed, suspense, and romance, this episode is for you.

About the Book

Under Caution follows Daisy Cray, the winningest female stock car driver in history, as she navigates an on-again, off-again romance with her biggest competitor, Jackson Wyatt. But the real danger comes from a former rival named Lumen Ross, who uses his deep knowledge of AI to hunt her down and take over her world. With short chapters, rich dialogue, and a perfect balance of suspense and romance, this book is designed to get you in fast and keep you turning pages.

Key Discussion Points

  • Why you should read Under Caution: A book written by a busy reader, for busy readers
  • Fast-paced storytelling: Short chapters, rich dialogue, and a 60,000-word count you can finish on a cross-country flight
  • Strong female empowerment: Daisy Cray competes against men on the track and holds her own
  • Racing as a backdrop: Why Lori chose stock car driving and how it reflects the speed of her writing
  • Balancing creativity with entrepreneurship: Writing at night, giving yourself grace, and taking your "slice of cake"
  • The freedom of self-publishing: Why Lori chose this path and how it allowed her to break the "rules"
  • The writing process: Outlining backwards, working in fragments, and not worrying about writing in order
  • Editing matters:  Investing in professional editors and removing your ego
  • Writing as therapy: How fiction helped Lori process her real-world challenges
  • A sneak peek at Book 2 of the trilogy (targeting mid-2027)

    • Connect with Lori Zoss

    • Under Caution – available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble
    • Under Caution: YouTube Audio Book Sneak Peek
    • The Growth Owl – helping organizations connect with decision makers
    • The Boardroom Playbook
    • The Bed for Fred
    • Facebook: Lori Zoss, Author
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorizoss/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorizossauthor/

      • Connect with all authors and pick up their books on:
      www.bookinterrupted.com/shop

      Resources & Links

      The 4% Fix by Karma Brown

      Stephen King On Writing

      Save the Cat by Jessica Brody

      Masterclass -Margaret Atwood

      4% Fix Episode with Karma Brown

      Self-Publishing Blog Post

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