Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve written eleven mysteries in two series, the Cat Caliban mysteries and the Gilda Liberty mysteries, two standalong mysteries, SMOKE and BAYOU CITY BURNING, and a humorous sci-fi, SECOND COMING.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
On September 1st, I’m reissuing the second four books in the Cat Caliban series, featuring Cincinnati’s newest, oldest, and crankiest detective. FIVE-ALARM FIRE, in which Cat takes a beginners’ pottery class at a local art center, was inspired by my own experiences in pottery classes at an art center just like the one in the book — an old Victorian mansion. Specifically, it was inspired by late nights when I drove there late at night and entered the quiet house alone to check the kiln.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I doubt that my habits are unusual for a writer of my age. I spend a lot of time doing yoga, self-massage, and stretches that allow me to sit in front of a computer for 5-6 hours a day. I take weekends off. When I was younger, I could work all day and into the night, but no more.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Too many to mention. I will say that two writers whom I admire in my branch of the mystery genre are Robert B. Parker and Lisa Scotteline.
What are you working on now?
NINE LIVES, the ninth book in the Cat Caliban series.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
If I can get a book selected for a BookBub Featured Deal, that brings me the best results. Otherwise, Amazon ads have proved the most successful for me of the advertising venues.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Read.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Read.
What are you reading now?
Having just finished listening to two wonderful mysteries by Faye Kellerman and Louise Penny, I’m listening to an Agatha Christie and reading Francine Prose’s THE VIXEN and a true crime book by Karen Abbott.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Finishing Book 9.
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?
I don’t like to answer questions about favorites because I have too many. If I took them all, I could probably use them to build a bridge to the nearest mainland.
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