Interview With Author Tina McLachlan Brassington
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi,
I’m Tina and I write cosy mysteries, featuring Connie McKinnon the sailing detective and her cat, Ava. My first book, The Case of the Unlucky Gardener came out at the end of 2022 and is available on Amazon. Book two is in the works – coming in Spring 2023!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Case of the Unlucky gardener was inspired by my current travels, sailing around the Med and my love of cosy mysteries.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t think so, I like to do a rough plan then knock out a few thousand words every morning.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Too many to mention…I’m a great fan of Dickens. I enjoy contemporary fiction, thrillers and mysteries.
What are you working on now?
Book 2 in my sailing detective series, as yet untitled.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Too early to tell right now.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just keep going and ignore that imposter syndrome!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Do it and then it is done!
What are you reading now?
James Herriot re-reads
What’s next for you as a writer?
Carry on marketing my current book and keep 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?
A poetry anthology, A Christmas Carol, a Jo Nesbo box set.
Author Websites and Profiles
Tina McLachlan Brassington Website
Tina McLachlan Brassington Amazon Profile
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