Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written. I’m a Cozy Mystery writer from Nashville, Tennessee. I’ve been happily married for 27 years and have a college age son and two fourteen year old huskies. In my spare time I love to cook, garden, read, and knit. I’ve just completed my fourth book in The Cheongsam Fashion Mysteries. What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it? The latest book ( to be published) in The Cheongsam Fashion Mysteries is called, The Sweet and Sour Mystery. I continue to be inspired by odd stories I read in the news. Do you have any unusual writing habits? I prefer to work in the morning with a giant mug of strong coffee or tea. Sounds familiar, right? What authors, or books have influenced you? I adore Ann Hood, Sophie Kinsella, and Erika Bauermeister. What are you working on now? Number Five in The Cheongsam Fashion Mysteries. The murder takes place at a traditional Chinese wedding. I’m loving the research for this one. What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books? I’m still in the learning curve with this. So far I’ve done better when I focus on heavy promotion once or twice a month. Do you have any advice for new authors? Research. Your. Genre. What is the best advice you have ever heard? Learn to love the editing process. What are you reading now? Red Hot Deadly Peppers by Paige Shelton. As a gardener, I love this series. What’s next for you as a writer? Back to work on The Cheongsam Fashion Mysteries. If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring? Three or Four??? Are you kidding? That’s like asking me which husky is my favorite! Author Websites and Profiles Carly Carter Website Carly Carter Amazon Profile Carly Carter’s Social Media Links Goodreads Profile Twitter Account Pinterest Account