Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
This is my debut mystery novel. I have completed the second novel in draft form. My granddaughter is preparing a cover for me and I am proofreading the book before sending it for editing.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called Mystique Adoption Agency. I saw either a writing contest or a writing prompt with this as a suggested topic. I saw it and couldn’t get it out of my mind so I started trying to write a short story and it sort of morphed into something bigger. My second book Mystique Baseball Tournament should be available by October 1st, 2019.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I use a laptop while sitting in front of my TV and write, usually later in the evenings. If I’m having a bit of writer’s block or struggling with the wording of something, I often add in knitting since it calms me.
This attempt at writing a novel started during a time when I was extremely stressed. Mystique Adoption Agency results from that stress.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have been most influenced by the writing of Iris Johansen, Kathy Reichs, and Nora Roberts fantasy series. Frankly, I will read almost anything that has even a bit of mystery to it. I’m not a romance reader.
What are you working on now?
A sequel, Mystique Baseball Tournament. I have also started on another book, it’s non-fiction and I’m planning to call it ‘Don’t trample on my Christianity’. I have a friend who believes that I’m not a Christian because I attend a traditional church.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Today is the first day of my marketing attempts. I have posted my mystery novel with Amazon and Inkitt.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
None at this time.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Have not received any advice to date.
What are you reading now?
Right now I’m reading several books. Book four of the Outlander series, a book by Susan McBride called the ‘Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, and finally Objection by Nancy Grace. Some books I am reading have come from Friends of the Library in my community.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Completing my next mystery novel. I was hesitant to work on another novel, a friend advised she wants to know what happens to my characters going forward.
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 bible, the book I’m reading from the Outlander series, a Kathy Reichs novel, the final book by Evanovich or a Stephanie Plum book.