Abigail Roux (Author of Sticks & Stones)

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Abigail Roux

欧宝娱乐 Author

Born

in Winston Salem, NC, The United States

May 21, 1982

Website

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Genre

Gay & Lesbian, Romance, Mystery & Thrillers

Member Since

September 2009

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Abigail Roux was born and raised in North Carolina. A past volleyball star who specializes in sarcasm and painful historical accuracy, she currently spends her time coaching high school volleyball and investigating the mysteries of single motherhood. Any spare time is spent living and dying with every Atlanta Braves and Carolina Panthers game of the year. Abigail has a daughter, Little Roux, who is the light of her life, a boxer, four rescued cats who play an ongoing live-action variation of 'Call of Duty' throughout the house, a certifiable extended family down the road, and a cast of thousands in her head. ...more

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Any new writing projects in the works? How will you celebrate if the Panthers win?

Abigail Roux

This answer contains spoilers鈥� (view spoiler)[Oh, the Panthers . . . my heart is absolutely broken for them and for what people are saying about them today. But my boys will come back next season stronger and better than ever and out for blood, and I know they'll be a sight to behold! Until then . . . baseball is only a few months away lol

[EDIT] okay seriously, the spoiler warnings in these answers are allllll wonky, this whole answer was supposed to be spoilered! So I'm just going to write SPOILERS instead of messing with the html.

I've got a few projects in the works at the moment, and because I'm excited about them and I want you to be excited about them too, I'll share some details about a handful of my current WIPs (which is why this answer was marked as a spoiler because I don't trust the HTML spoiler tags) <-- haha, GR.......

Beeswax: Beeswax is set in the North Carolina mountains. It follows a single dad who's just broken up with his long-time boyfriend (and best friend) who is hired by a wealthy guy from the city to help him follow the quirky guidelines of his grandfather鈥檚 Will in renovating the family鈥檚 dilapidated mansion. The catch, of course, is that the Will has to have someone to make sure they're following the strange rules, so the small-town Sheriff is brought into the mix, and the Sheriff just happens to be the ex-boyfriend. Complicating things further is the city boy finding both men exceedingly interesting and attractive. Its not going to be a love-triangle, though, because this one is going to turn into an OT3, and I'm excited about it!

Bringers of Gifts: a Christmas story where two feuding neighbors get trapped together in their building during the blizzard of the century.

The Bleeding Heart: A comically suave thief dares the detective he has a crush on to stop him from stealing a mystery item some time in the next year, but the item turns out to be the detective鈥檚 heart, which he figures out a little too late to stop it from being stolen!

Wahoo (working title but I cannot for the life of me remember why): An overly stressed guy from a large city that has yet to be determined has a breakdown and moves to a small town in the South for a fresh start. The entire town decides that this new guy needs to be set up with the town mechanic, who is also the local favorite gay son, and it becomes a comedy of errors trying to get them together.

Mad Dog and Ransom: A melancholy, sort of haunting western that follows a bounty hunter and his escaped prisoner, who he happens to have angrily fallen in love with. They find themselves on the run, not only from the law, but also from other bounty hunters and the outlaw's own gang of men.

Tried & True: Sidewinder 4! Owen and Kelly wake up to a crime scene and realize Owen's been framed for murder. Owen goes on the run to try to figure out who's behind it as the other Sidewinders wreak havoc on local law enforcement to run interference.

I've got others that are just notes in an idea document, but those are the ones that are the most formed! (hide spoiler)]

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I think I remember reading on your AskAbi page that originally Madeline had a much darker plan for Zane. Now that Ty & Zane's story is over (except for the vignettes which I live for), could you share what that plan was?

Abigail Roux Actually, you read that in an interview I did for the Crash & Burn blog tour, and there's not much more to share than what you've already read (the po鈥辞谤别Actually, you read that in an interview I did for the Crash & Burn blog tour, and there's not much more to share than what you've already read (the post is still up, here: )

But here's a TL;DR version: When I took on the series solo, I didn't inherit a lot to go on re: Zane and his arc and his background. I had to use scenes of books we'd already written, and the very few things my former co-writer had shared with me in messages about her creation of the character.

One of the very last scenes written of Zane before the split was the one I shared in that blog post, where Zane receives a call telling him that Ty is dead, and his very first instinct is to put his gun to his head with his finger on the trigger because life just wasn't worth it if he didn't have Ty with him. This is a scene where the BAD GUY is telling him Ty is dead, and yet his first instinct is not to rage or go out to find them, it's to put his gun to his head.

That is not a Zane any of us want to know.

That Zane is still the Zane from the first 7 books, the one who views Ty as a crutch, a drug, as just another addiction to feed. In the last act of the last book, that's just unacceptable. There's no character development there, there's no growth, there's no HOPE. Intending for Zane to float through 9 entire books, depressed and dark and hopeless, with only one thing to live for? The thought just broke my heart.

That's when I scrapped everything I had on Zane, and began to make a plan that would have him rise from the ashes of the first 4 books as a phoenix, instead of wallowing in them.(less)

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	Sticks & Stones (Cut & Run, #2) by Abigail Roux (欧宝娱乐 Author), Madeleine Urban 4.36 avg rating — 15,036 ratings — published 2010 — 17 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fish & Chips (Cut & Run, #3) by Abigail Roux (欧宝娱乐 Author), Madeleine Urban 4.45 avg rating — 14,270 ratings — published 2010 — 14 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Divide & Conquer (Cut & Run, #4) by Abigail Roux (欧宝娱乐 Author), Madeleine Urban 4.45 avg rating — 13,005 ratings — published 2011 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Armed & Dangerous (Cut & Run, #5) 4.48 avg rating — 12,723 ratings — published 2012 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Stars & Stripes (Cut & Run, #6) 4.56 avg rating — 11,761 ratings — published 2012 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Touch & Geaux (Cut & Run, #7) 4.48 avg rating — 10,911 ratings — published 2013 — 15 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ball & Chain (Cut & Run, #8) 4.14 avg rating — 8,845 ratings — published 2014 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shock & Awe (Sidewinder, #1) 4.05 avg rating — 8,788 ratings — published 2013 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Crash & Burn (Cut & Run, #9) 4.40 avg rating — 7,326 ratings — published 2015 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dine & Dash (Cut & Run, #5.5) 4.28 avg rating — 5,683 ratings — published 2012	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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I should have done this a few weeks ago, but I鈥檝e been slack. I鈥檇 like to give a little extra punch to the Wounded Warrior donation I will be making at the end of the year.

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“Who are you, Zane?"
Zane cocked his head. "I'm an artist. I'm a geek." He felt Ty smile. "I am one badass motherfucker on a motorcycle."
Ty began to laugh.
Zane dipped his head until they were staring into each other's eyes. "And I'm yours.”
― Abigail Roux, Touch & Geaux

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“You鈥檙e so freaking romantic. I don鈥檛 know how I keep my pants on.”
― Abigail Roux, Fish & Chips

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“Zane was starting to piss him off again. Which was good, he supposed. It meant the urge to lick him all over was passing, at least.”
― Abigail Roux, Cut & Run

tags: ty, zane

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It's time to pick your choice for the August group read!

Captive in the Dark (The Dark Duet, #1) by C.J. Roberts

by C.J. Roberts ~ BDSM, dark, contemporary, abuse, m/f, dubious consent, some violence

15 votes, 35.7%

by Lily Harlem ~ menage, m/m/f, m/m, m/f/m, contemporary, glbt

9 votes, 21.4%

by S.A. Reid ~ m/m romance, abuse, GFY, historical, dark

5 votes, 11.9%

by Lora Leigh ~ m/f, contemporary, romantic suspense, military, mystery

5 votes, 11.9%

Cut & Run (Cut & Run, #1) by Abigail Roux

by Abigail Roux ~ m/m, mystery, suspense, glbt, contemporary

4 votes, 9.5%

Shame on You (Fool Me Once, #1) by Tara Sivec

by Tara Sivec ~ m/f, contemporary, humor, chick lit, military, mystery

4 votes, 9.5%

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message 27: by Mary

Mar 22, 2015 05:09PM

I am about to re-read the cut and run books before the last one comes out. What is the correct order, with the sidewinder and warrior's cross included?

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message 26: by Angel

Jan 11, 2014 07:17PM

Hi Abi, just wanted to congratulate you on all your awards for the Cut & Run series! You totally deserve it as your books are freakin' fabulous!!! Just think after all that BS with people calling you down about your writing, this is like a big "up yours"! Believe in how much your fans love you and your writing and embrace that. Again big congrats!:)

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message 25: by Ellen

Jan 04, 2014 11:27PM

Hey Abi, just finished Touch & Gaux and Shock & Awe (both brilliant鈥擨'm so glad Ty and Zane realised they were becoming slightly co-dependant and had to sort their issues out separately).
I was wondering if we'll ever get short stories of like Zane pretending to be the rich boyfriend at his co-workers wedding or the offices reaction to the public good-bye kiss?
Thanks you for writing and being so interactive with us! best xo

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message 24: by Becky

Apr 16, 2013 10:50AM

Totally brilliant way to help Boston after what happened yesterday! You are THE BEST!

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message 23: by Becky

Apr 10, 2013 08:30AM

So after reading the Nick and Kelly scene some of us are wondering if there could be shirts made at Cafe Press with one of our favorite lines "I want the Irish Special" :)

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message 22: by Becky

Apr 10, 2013 05:31AM

Just read the ficlit with Nick and Kelly. I WANT MORE OF THEM!! Nick is a favorite of mine and he's great with Kelly. Plus that is one HOT scene :)

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message 21: by Becky

Apr 09, 2013 12:11PM

Just read the excerpt from book 8 out on the Riptide Publishing site. You gotta love Ty! He never fails to make me laugh :)

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message 20: by Nic

Apr 09, 2013 04:02AM

Congratulations Abi on your big win - so well deserved! You are a ground-breaker!

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message 19: by Becky

Apr 09, 2013 03:42AM

Congratulations on winning DABWAHA!!

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message 18: by Becky

Apr 02, 2013 07:53PM

Just finished "Touch & Geaux" and it was nothing short of AMAZING! Its probably become my favorite of the series. Ty and Zane are written with so much depth, so many layers. They have become my favorite duo. I can't think of any other couple that comes close to them. Thanks so much for creating them! The two twists thrown in around the middle of the book had my jaw dropping and THE ENDING!! If its true the next book won't be out til 2014 it is going to be one seriously long year...filled with at least one series re-read :) Thanks again for Ty and Zane! They, and you, are THE BEST!

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message 17: by Emily

Apr 01, 2013 07:16PM

Another epic book. Well done. You hit all of my emotions. I am having a drink while I begin my slow re-read!

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message 16: by Nic

Jan 26, 2013 04:01PM

Congratulations on getting the recognition you and the boys deserve!

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message 15: by AliciaJ

Jan 26, 2013 03:04PM

Ty and Zane all the way baby!! Congrats on your wins in the M/M Group Book Awards Abi-YOU ROCK!

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message 14: by Sophia

Jan 06, 2013 08:16PM

Thank you for accepting my friendship request. I hope your new year is going well. I look above here and see your favorite authors listed. I adore Elizabeth Peters and Louis L'Amour. I love the madcap mayhem of Amelia Peabody and her family and I love L'Amour's power to put one right inside his heroes to feel and do what they do.

I just recently enjoyed your Gravedigger's Brawl. It gave me tingles up and down my spine at times. Fun!
Sophia

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message 13: by Anna

Oct 26, 2012 04:04AM

Thank you for accepting my friend request :) I'm yet another loyal minion! <3

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message 12: by NS

Oct 09, 2012 07:23PM

Thanks for accepting!! Love your work and your boys!! Can't wait for Book 7, you rock <3

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message 11: by Michelle

Jul 24, 2012 03:51AM

Thank you for accepting my friend request. I hopelessly fell in love with Ty and Zane and am excited to read the series is open ended! Keep writing and I promise I'll keep reading. :)

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message 10: by Monique

Jun 06, 2012 07:33AM

Thank you for adding me Abigail.....Love your books...and well done for Armed & Dangerous, you may have been flying solo on this one.......but you did it so beautifully....Loved it!!!!

Now waiting in anticipation for Stars & Stripes..:D

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message 9: by Shay

May 18, 2012 03:46PM

Thanks for accepting the FR! I've just got done reading Armed & Dangerous and I LOVE it!!! The first love making scene just blew my mind....hot! These guys are amazing together and I can't wait to see if there will be another book. I just got to go read this again. 5stars!!!!!

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message 8: by Gianni_04

Apr 12, 2012 09:25PM

Thanks for adding me as a friend, Abi. I'm one of your biggest fans. The Cut&Run series is by far the best m/m books I've ever read. And just like the other fans of the series, I've completely fell head over heels in love with Ty and Zane.

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message 7: by Lorraine

Mar 29, 2012 01:03PM

Hi, I just though I should let you know I am missing my beautiful, sarcastic, zany and loveable boys Ty & Zane. Hoping to enjoy them again soon. :-)

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message 6: by Abigail

Mar 21, 2012 06:09PM

My pleasure!

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message 5: by Fiona

Mar 21, 2012 06:08PM

Thanks Abi for accepting my friendship!!

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message 4: by Neet

Feb 01, 2012 04:08PM

Thanks Abigail for adding me as a friend! Can I just say that I've just started reading Cut & Run and find it so damn addictive!! I'm in love with Ty & Zane and find them the sexiest couple in fiction!

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message 3: by Laura

Jan 03, 2012 06:04AM