Have you
ever cried while writing a book?
All the time! Especially
with The Rebound Effect.
When did you
decide to become an author?
As soon as I figured out that
somebody had to create the words I was reading. I wanted to be a “book maker”
when I grew up, which I thought meant forming the little printed letters by
hand. My older sister instructed me in the proper method: Gaze thoughtfully
into space, scribble a few words, repeat. With that improved technique, I wrote
my first story, “Judy and the Fairies,” when I was six, with a plot borrowed
from a “Nancy and Sluggo” comic book.
Do you have
trouble saying goodbye to characters?
Rarely.
Most of the time they are finished with me before I am finished with them. I’ve written one sequel,
mostly because it was the only way I could stop rewriting the ending of the
first one.
Did you have
to research forensic science or criminal psychology for your latest suspense?
I did research on police
procedure, DNA technology, and related matters for Guilty Knowledge. A
particularly useful source was Police Procedure & Investigation: A Guide
for Writers, by Lee Lofland. I’m a retired reference librarian, so I love
research.
When you
wrote this book, did you have an idea of how it would end at the beginning?
Not with this one. Sometimes I do, but
except for assuming the mystery would be solved, I was pretty much at the mercy
of the characters.
Now lets get personal
If you were
going to commit the perfect murder, how would you go about it?
I
was once voted most likely to commit the perfect crime, but I’m not sure a
perfect murder is possible. Murder is messy. One important thing is to do it
alone, without any accomplices. Nobody
can betray you if you don’t trust anyone with your secrets. Make it look like
an accident or natural causes so that you will never be a suspect.
What is your
favorite drink?
Swiss Miss Indulgent Collection Dark
Chocolate hot chocolate.
What makes
you cry?
Everything! Songs,
TV commercials, sad movies, happy endings. I’m particularly partial to mother
and child reunions.
What is your
favorite time of year and why?
I
love rain, so anywhere from early autumn to April showers.
If you were
stranded on a desert island, what three things would be the most essential for
you?
Books, chocolate, and somebody who knew how
to cook.
Where can we find out more?
Download Guilty Knowledge on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Guilty-Knowledge-Linda-Griffin/dp/1509230459
and other online retailers
Photo by Laurens Antoine
5 comments:
Interesting interview! I'd love to read your first story!
Great interview, Linda! Your book sounds like a great read.
Loved getting to know you better, Linda! I do have trouble saying goodbye to my characters, though. I even hated it when my long-running villain had to finally meet his end. I did enjoy writing his scenes :) Continued best of luck with your books!
Enjoyed getting to know you better. Saying goodbye to characters is always hard. Best of luck!
Hi Linda: Nice to meet you. I'm with you on leaving character. I give them a happy ending and then they are on their own. LOL on what makes you cry.
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