tell us about you and your books
Did you have to research
forensic science or criminal psychology for your latest suspense?
Yes, I always have a
little research to do and I accomplish that in several ways. I have a few books
on forensics and serial killers, I watch true crime investigations on
television and I consult with my husband, a retired scientist. He also helps me
with information about guns and, in my latest book, advised me about military
heroes.
Do you have set times
during the day that you write?
Yes. I find I work more
efficiently on a schedule. Weekdays, I get up around five a.m., do my social
media and answer email, then take a break for my morning hike and breakfast. I
return to my office at nine a.m. and work until 1 p.m. My normal output is six
pages a day and I give them a light edit as I lounge around later in the day. I
usually take weekends off unless I get galleys back from my editor.
What tips would you give
a new writer?
Don’t take advice from
just anybody. Make sure that the person advising you has had some success in
that area.
Make both short-term and long-term
goals to keep yourself motivated.
Be the author that other
industry professionals can rely on.
Does working to deadline
inspire or annoy you?
I’m great with deadlines.
I always try to beat them because I know this makes it easier for the people on
the other end.
What are your current
projects?
My next book, The Road to
Justice, comes out on May 4th. I’m about halfway through my fourth
and fifth books. (I write two projects at a time to avoid writer’s block.)
And a little about you
Do you have a favorite quote?
Life isn’t about finding
yourself. Life is about creating yourself. George Bernard Shaw
What makes you laugh?
Darn near everything. My
husband and I enjoy everything from silly animal gifs to old Lucille Ball shows
to current stage comedians. If you can’t laugh, I’m not sure how you survive
this world.
Do you have any hobbies?
Besides reading and
writing, I like hiking around our mountain and doing Tai Chi. I also enjoy word
and jigsaw puzzles plus anything to do with animals. (I used to be a riding
instructor.)
What is your favorite
comfort food?
Chocolate ice cream,
chocolate chip cookies…do you sense a theme here?
What is your favorite time of year and why?
I love autumn. It’s
cooler, which I appreciate, and the changing colors of the trees are beautiful.
Where can we find out more?
Download The Road to Justice on Amazon and other online retailers
Hi Dianne: Nice to know about you and your writing. What a great quote.
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