Q&A
Where were you born/grew up at?
I was born and raised in New York City. I moved to Connecticut after I got married.
What do you do to unwind and relax?
There are a few things I love to do to relax. Baking is one of those things. I love reading and it’s a great way to unwind in the evening. I also enjoy exercising. Not only is it a great stress reliever, it helps clear my mind and makes it easier to come up with ideas whether I’m starting a new project or stuck in the middle of a current book.
Describe yourself in 5 words or less!
Determined. Loyal. Curious. Creative.
What inspired you to write this book?
My interest in cold cases and podcasts.
How did you come up with the concept and characters for the book?
I had an idea of Hope getting caught up in an unsolved mystery. It seemed natural to include a podcast into the story.
Who designed your book covers?
My publisher, Kensington Publishing.
Are your characters based off real people or did they all come entirely from your imagination?
No. There might be some traits that I borrowed from some real life people that I assign to characters but pretty much all the characters are made up. They're not based on any one person.
What book do you think everyone should read?
Great question. One of the most intriguing books I’ve read is Rebecca. I highly recommend that book.
What do you think about the current publishing market?
I think it’s a great time to be an author. We have so many opportunities available to us that weren’t there twenty years ago.
Do you prefer to write in silence or with noise? Why?
It
depends on what part of the process of working in. While I’m
writing the first draft, noise in the background isn’t a
distraction. But when I'm editing a silence is much preferred.
Pen or type writer or computer?
Pen and computer. A lot of brainstorming story ideas before I outline is done by hand, usually on a legal pad. Then I move to my computer for the rest of the writing process.
Advice they would give new authors?
Keep learning the craft, keep writing and enjoy the process.
What are they currently reading?
You Are Invited by Sarah A. Denzil
Do you believe in writer’s block?
No. When I worked in customer service, I never got customer service block. I was expected to show up for work and be productive. I do believe we do get stuck in the middle of writing a story for various reasons.
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