L.L. Bartlett

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I write five different series; 4 of which are mysteries. The Jeff Resnick Mysteries under the name L.L. Bartlett, the NYTimes bestselling and Agatha-nominated Booktown Mystery series written under my Lorna Barrett name,; the NYTimes bestselling Victoria Square Mysteries, the upcoming Lotus Bay Mysteries, and the Tales of Telenia adventure-fantasy series all under the name Lorraine Bartlett. In all, I have 19 books in print and as ebooks, and a number of short stories available in all e-book formats.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book under the name L.L. Bartlett is Evolutution: Jeff Resnick’s backstory. It’s a collection of short stories that chronicle my two main characters from the time they met until two years before the first book in the series. It explains a lot of how these two men became the people they are today. My readers have found it enlightening.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I can write anywhere except my office. Luckily, have laptop, can travel. I often write longhand when I’m waiting at appointments or as a passenger in the car.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love books by Barbara Michaels. She wrote romantic suspense with a paranormal thread. When I was a teenager, I thought, “If I ever write a book, I’m going to have a paranormal thread, too.” I incorporated that into my Jeff Resnick mysteries. I grew up reading the books by Dick Francis, too. But I also love to read non-fiction. As a kid, I loved reading the encyclopedia. Just so many interesting facts to absorb!

What are you working on now?
I’m currently finishing the first Lotus Bay Mystery. Next up, the 10th Booktown Mystery, and then I’ll jump into the 8th Jeff Resnick book.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Networking on social media. I’m on all the most popular ones: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Goodreads, Google+, Tumblr.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Get a critique partner or join a critique group. Listen to feedback. Rewrite, rewrite, rewrite!

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Rewrite, rewrite, rewrite!

What are you reading now?
Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child by Bob Spitz

What’s next for you as a writer?
More books and short stories!

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 Egg and I by Betty MacDonald; The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder; Straight by Dick Francis, and House of Many Shadows by Barbara Michaels

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