Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Nora Katzir-However in reality, it is the pen name used by Nora Ottaviano and Jeannette Katzir. We have been close friends for many years.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Contest (Book 1) of the Coterie of Sleuths series. Our obsession for traveling to obscure destinations has led us into some dicey, but mostly humorous situations. These adventures have prompted us to write a whimsical, (kind of true to life), mystery series.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Nora and I are states away and write and re-write via email/phone chats and facetime.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Jeanette Katzir is a tremendous J.K. Rowling fan. She also loves Jeannette Walls, Dan Brown and Amy Tan. As for stand-alone books: The Red Tent and the entire series by the mysterious Elena Ferrante.
Nora Ottaviano’s favorite book when she was ten, was stolen from her parents’ bookshelves, (she still has it). The zebra striped cover of Osa Johnson’s, I Married Adventure, was irresistible but required use of the dictionary to understand. Her favorites as an adult are Enchanted April, spy novels by John Le Carre, West with the Night and The Alchemist. Her favorite author, is a professor at Boston University, Ha Jin.
What are you working on now?
Book two, of the Coterie of Sleuths series; ‘The Queen of Overreacting’ is well underway and will hopefully be released in 2021.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Amazon.com/Goodreads and the review sites belonging to reviewers
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Writing is only half the battle, the other half is helping readings find you.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Book two, of the Coterie of Sleuths series; ‘The Queen of Overreacting’ is well underway and will hopefully be released in 2021.
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