My newest book is Deceased and Desist and the next one in the Tallie Graver Mystery Series, Carpet
How did you develop your character and choose your location?
Usually they happen kind of on their own. I end up with a character coming into my head that I think would be fascinating to write and so I explore who she is. Then I usually end up writing them in some location in Pennsylvania since I love living here, though my next series will be set off the coast of California on Catalina Island.
What do you enjoy about the author’s lifestyle? What do you not enjoy?
I love creating worlds and connecting with people through stories even though I may never meet them. I’m not always a big fan of the editing process.
Do you model your character after yourself or any one you know?
Absolutely all of my characters have some piece of me in them, but the rest is all who I think they are as an individual.
How do you get yourself out of a writing rut?
I sit down and play with words on a notepad. I write until it comes naturally or I take a walk or play a game to clear my head.
If your books were made into a movie, who would you want to play the lead character?
Oh! I would love to see Jensen Ackles as a boyfriend! LOL, but then I’d have to play the lead. HA! Seriously though I’d love to see some little known person take my character and make her shine while growing her own career.
Who is your favorite author?
I’m a huge fan of Donna Andrews.
If you could invite five people – living or dead – to a dinner party, who would they be?
Robin Williams, Eddie Izzard, Lily Tomlin, Bette Midler and Betty White
If you could not be an author, what would like to do as a career?
I would love to be a Muppeteer.
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