Murder wasn't on the itinerary when Lacey James and her friend, Stella, traveled to Ireland to help a friend. Expecting the sights and sounds of Ireland to soothe her spirit and provide background for her next mystery, Lacey became the prime suspect in an extremist plot. From the Book of Kells to St. Kevin's Monastery, Lacey is stalked by people demanding something that she does not have. Among ancient castles and legends in the Emerald Isle, Homeland security agent, Mitch Logan shadows her every move. He knows too much about her. Can she trust him? And who is Irene Bouchard, the redheaded bombshell that turns up every time Lacey is in trouble?
Please welcome fellow Sleuths' member, current Secretary and News Letter Editor - Pat Elliott.
Who doesn't love a mystery set in Ireland? And the cover is so intriguing!
Here is a short interview with this talented writer, Be sure and follow the link at the end to her Amazon page.
Here is a short interview with this talented writer, Be sure and follow the link at the end to her Amazon page.
We just talked about writing habits on the blog. What are some of yours?
Living alone allows me to write anytime or all the time. But I procrastinate. I need to do this – I need to do that. Anyone else a procrastinator?
I raise my hand and look around for others.
At what age did you first start getting serious about your writing?
I was published in the high school newspaper and I was hooked.
I was published in the high school newspaper and I was hooked.
Where do you get inspiration for your stories?
From travels and pictures, I imagine settings. People I know or have met give me gist for my characters. Mix up their characteristics and viola I have a character that is good or bad or have flaws. Sometimes those people are only sitting at the next table in a restaurant or in church and I don’t know them at all.
From travels and pictures, I imagine settings. People I know or have met give me gist for my characters. Mix up their characteristics and viola I have a character that is good or bad or have flaws. Sometimes those people are only sitting at the next table in a restaurant or in church and I don’t know them at all.
Which do you enjoy more - writing the first draft or editing the final version?
The first draft. I hate editing.
What is your favorite color and does it ever play a part in your stories?
My favorite color changes with my moods. I’m not aware of using color in my stories. Maybe I should start using color.
My favorite color changes with my moods. I’m not aware of using color in my stories. Maybe I should start using color.
Thanks for taking the time to give us some insight to your writing process.
Pat's book Murder on Tour is available at Amazon.com.
3 comments:
Very interesting interview. I'm enjoying reading about my fellow Sleuths.
Loved Murder on Tour, Pat. Can't wait for your next installment. I think we ALL find other things we could be doing other than writing. And then we wonder why we never have the time.
I read the book and liked it. Great interview. Good luck with your next book. Susan Keene
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