1. What inspired you to write this book?
My “inspiration”
was less compulsion than it was consideration. I have been a life-long reader
with varying tastes in material as the years have passed, but mysteries have
persisted since childhood. When the pandemic hit, writing a second novel seemed
like a good way to focus my time, and writing a mystery just seemed right and
proper.
2. What exactly is it about and who
is it written for?
“Love, Pride &
Murder” is a murder mystery set in New Hampshire. The main character, and the
narrator, is a private detective. He is not the usual sort, however, and his
approach is unlike any other P.I. familiar to most readers. The target audience
is, loosely, readers of interesting and unique variations on the genre,
mysteries. It also has a developing romance, which provides both a second plot
thread and a fun way to get to know the characters.
3. What do you hope readers will get out
of reading your book?
In a word:
entertainment. The pace is fast but not frantic. Characters are developed
rather than shallow. The plot is deceptively drawn with an ending that is
satisfying while at the same time leaves a tickle of uncertainty. And, some of
my personal interests are explored: baseball, wine, philosophy/theology, sports
cars and more. Finally, it is the first of a series- the 2nd
installment is being written already.
4. How did you decide on your book’s title and
cover design?
The title becomes
understandable after reading the book. The cover is based upon a scene in the
novel, the two leading characters on the shore of Lake Sunapee. My daughter, an
artist, painted it.
5. What advice or words of wisdom do you have
for fellow writers – other than run!?
Be patient with
your writing and be honest with yourself along the way.
6. What trends in the book world do you see --
and where do you think the book publishing industry is heading?
Social media has
compressed everything- from the longevity of subject matter to the promotion of
books and finally to the book’s shelf life. Fewer people read books. Contrary
to my own inclinations, digital renderings seem to have found a place in the
book world. Print runs, in this country anyway, are shorter and more likely to
be ‘on demand’. Since fewer books are read and the process is generally more
expensive (print, that is), publishing is less speculative and more based on
certainty, i.e., well known authors, fashionable topics, etc. Another unknown
is about to raise its head: AI, Chat GPT. If someone wanted to resurrect Robert
B. Parker, it seems likely that it could easily be done. Just one fairly benign
example.
7. Were there experiences in your
personal life or career that came in handy when writing this book?
I was an
operations manager at various levels for years. T.B. Stone, my main character,
plies his trade very much the way a middle manager might. And the
relationships, though fictional, are expressions of a lifetime of observation
and experience. And, last, I personally start my day with coffee and frequently
end it with wine. My characters have picked up my habits.
8. How would you describe your writing style?
Which writers or books is your writing similar to?
My style? Not
sure. Maybe ‘descriptive with a flourish’? My favorite mystery writers include: Raymond Chandler, Conan Doyle, Agatha
Christie, Robert B. Parker, Tony Hillerman. My two favorite general fiction
writers are: Ernest Hemingway and John Fowles. I also have a masters in
theology, so Thomas Aquinas is just the bee’s knees. And Karl Rahner ain’t bad
either!
9. What challenges did you overcome in the
writing of this book?
Impatience.
10. If people can buy or read one book this
week or month, why should it be yours?
It is a great read! If you like a good mystery, this is it. And if you aren’t a mystery fan, this one will make you one. And, important point here, it is the first in a well-written series. It will be like finding a family you never knew you had!
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