Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a retired journalist who has lived in Canada, where I was born, in England, South Africa and Israel. I have written three books – a children’s book, “The Adventures of Mary Fairy” and two cozy mysteries in the “Tension on a Pension” series.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Knock Off the Old Block”. It’s about senior sleuths who try to solve a murder in a Jewish retirement home. It was inspired by my late mother, who lived in a retirement home (minus the murders) and was full of information about the gossip, etc that went on. She convinced me that age 80 is the new 12.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
no
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love many cozy mysteries, particularly English ones. Beaton is a favorite.
What are you working on now?
thinking about the third in the series.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Probably advertising on Amazon, or Facebook
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Go for it.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people.”
What are you reading now?
a stack of cozies.
What’s next for you as a writer?
who knows?
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?
War and Peace, Middlemarch, How to build a raft.