Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
E.E. Kennedy is the author of “I’ll Be Watching You,” in the KEEP ME IN SUSPENSE anthology. Like her character, Stacy, she wrote commercials for television in a large urban market, but unlike Stacy, she didn’t encounter an obsessed murderer!
She’s also the author of the Miss Prentice Cozy Mystery series (about a high school English teacher) from Sheaf House Publishers, available in eBook or paperback at Amazon, B&N, or CBD.
The titles include: IRREGARDLESS OF MURDER, DEATH DANGLES A PARTICIPLE, MURDER IN THE PAST TENSE and INCOMPLETE SENTENCE
Her standalone novel, ANOTHER THINK COMING, is a finalist in this year’s Athanatos Christian novel contest.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My most recent series book is INCOMPLETE SENTENCE, and it was inspired by a frightening true life case, the Unicorn Killer, who eluded law enforcement for years. My most recent book, a novella in the anthology, KEEP ME IN SUSPENSE, is “I’ll Be Watching You.” It’s about a young woman who writes commercials for a TV station, something I did years ago. It was fun reliving the ups and downs of that job! Fortunately, I didn’t have a stalker, LOL.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
When I have flashes of inspiration, I write little notes to myself on whatever I can find. A few years ago, I was cleaning out my pockets and found a sweetener packet with the words, “You’re Killing Him” on it. It was a reminder to put a similar note in the book I was writing.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Agatha Christie, of course. Also Charlotte MacLeod, Margery Allingham, Patricia Wentworth, Meg Chittenden. Anything by Jan Karon. And Mary Higgins Clark, too.
What are you working on now?
A Christian romance novella set at Christmastime, “Christmas at the Cactus Cafe,” for an upcoming anthology and book number four in the Miss Prentice series, entitled, THE VILLAGE IDIOM.
Also, a Christian mystery novella for another anthology.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Anything online. I also like to do public speaking
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Learn as much as you can, read constantly, but Don’t Forget To Write!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Two things from an old writing teacher: “Remember that a villain never thinks he’s a villain. He always has a rationale for what he’s doing.” AND “When your plot stalls, have them eat something or get them in trouble–or both.”
What are you reading now?
I’m re-reading some old Agatha Christies: TOWARDS ZERO and ORDEAL BY INNOCENCE
What’s next for you as a writer?
Just more writing…
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?
The Holy Bible, of course. The Jan Karon Mitford series, and the Boy Scout manual, for practicality.
Author Websites and Profiles
E.E. Kennedy Website
Ellen, are writing all those books mentioned above all at the same time? If you do, how do you keep them straight?
As you know, I just your Amelia books! keep them coming!