Interview With Author Jeff Kerr
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born in St. Louis and still love that city’s gooey butter cake. Raised in Texas, I’ve lived in Austin for over 30 years. I spend as much time as I can on a slice of Texas Hill Country land in Blanco County. My wife of 45 years has stuck with me through thick and thin. We are the proud parents of two adult children. My dog Maggie is very cute, which is lucky for her given the pee stains I’ve had to scrub from the carpet. She lives for tummy rubs. I live to write.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I got the idea for Murder Creek while contemplating some people’s distrust of banks. What would happen, I wondered, if a wealthy person kept all their money stashed in a secret place? And what would happen if that secret got out?
The result is a tale of secrets, betrayal, misguided motives, and murder set in the fictional Texas Hill Country town of Pinyon. It is up to stalwart Deputy Adam Cash to untangle the lies, catch the killer, and bring justice where he can. All while avoiding becoming the killer’s next victim.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Only that I treat it as a job. I write or work on book-related stuff every day.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Over the years my reading interests have ranged quite a bit but lately I lean most toward mystery, thriller, and crime fiction. Favorite authors include Elmore Leonard, Michael Connelly, Craig Johnson, and Jeff Carson. In my writing, I strive to emulate Leonard’s lean prose, Connelly’s and Johnson’s character exploration, and Carson’s intricate plots.
What are you working on now?
My next book, Roadkill, will be book 4 in the Adam Cash series. In it, Deputy Cash will investigate a murder related to a cattle rustling ring. I’m currently in the research phase, as I have a lot to learn about cattle.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I find most success with Facebook ads and my website www.jeffreykerrauthor.com.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Remember, you’re in it for the long haul.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
There’s no such thing as a simple job.
What are you reading now?
Tony Hillerman’s Skinwalkers
What’s next for you as a writer?
I plan to keep adding to the Adam Cash series until I’ve written at least six books. My goal is to release two books a year.
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 know but they’d be long.
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