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This is the first interview with one of our members. There will be many more to follow. So grab a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy getting to know Susan Keene. She is a very talented story teller, published author, and currently serves as president of our group.
First tell us a little about yourself.
My education is in the
medical field. I went to school at Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis to be an
X-Ray technician. The only reason I chose that field was because my dad
didn't think girls should go to college and I was able to get a full paid
scholarship.
I didn't like the work
and after several years I went into sales for Sears Contract Sales and did some
of their sales training.
I live in the country
with lots of animals including sheep, horses, cows, mules, donkeys, cats and
dogs. We have over three hundred fruit trees.
Sometimes, when I make
the thirty-five mile drive to Springfield, I think it would be nice to live
closer. When I come home to the quiet and beauty of it all, I change my mind.
What draws you to mystery/crime writing?
The world intrigues me,
everything is a mystery. I think that is why I like to write them. My goal
is to keep you guessing and hope you won't figure out who did it. I want each book
to be a surprise. Nothing brings a smile to my face faster than the words,
"Wow, I didn't expect that."
If you could have lunch with any author dead or
alive, who would it be?
It would be fun to share
a pint with Hemingway, but my favorite contemporary author is Harlen Cobin
Favorite food?
Boy, I love to eat so
that is a tough one. It would be a toss-up between crab and pasta with white
sauce.
What does your writing schedule look like?
I get up, grab a cup of
coffee and go straight into my office. I write until my particular train
of thought is done and then go on with my day. Occasionally I write at the end
of the day, but I am not as productive.
I am and have always
been a creature of habit. Mess up my routine and it messes up my day.
You are the current president for Sleuths' Ink.
What do you find enjoyable about the job and what bothers you?
It is always fun to be
the leader. I spend a lot of time thinking about the plot of the story I am
writing. Presiding over the meetings keeps my mind in the present. The women
and men who belong to Sleuths' are so talented, I am in awe to be around them.
I guess the downside is
the preparation outside the meetings, like reserving the meeting
room. I really do need a secretary.
Thanks Susan for sharing.
Please check out her links below.
6 comments:
What a great idea to interview the members. Susan, you're doing a great job as president. I always look forward to the meetings. And anytime I can sit next to you and have a bit of fun, I'm a happy camper. So glad I got to know you. Can't wait for your next book.
What a great interview! I'm happy to know more about Susan--a talented writer and great president.
Well
Thank you. I look forward to reading about each and everyone of you.
Love this idea! And Susan is a wonderful start to this series of interviews. She always makes me laugh and keeps me on my toes. I'm glad she is president.
Great interview, Laird! I wish I were a morning writer but I'm not. I agree with you about living in the country, Hemingway, and Harlen Coben!! I'm looking forward to the interviews.
Ladies, not Laird. Autocorrect...
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