This week I thought I’d do something different. And do a quick 10 question interview with the author of the book. Murder on the Ol’ Bunions.
Welcome Sandra tells us a little about yourself and your books.
I'm the author of the LaTisha Barnhart Mystery series. Book one, Murder on the Ol' Bunions, isavailable now, with Polly Dent Loses Grip available in February of 2009 and Eat, Drink and Be Buriedfollowing in late 2009. I live with an amazing dog, an even more amazing husband, and an even moreamazing-than-that child. We make their home in PA where Sandra is plotting her next crime story, Skin of the Teeth.
I’m looking forward to the other books in this series. I fell in love with LaTisha and Hardy.
Could you tell us a little known fact about yourself?
I write under the penname S. Dionne Moore because my editor had just contracted someone with thesame first name, so she asked if there was another name I'd like to use. Being that my middle name is not as common as my first, I decided to go with that.
That’s interesting.
Who influenced you most in the writing field?
I would have to say that Mary Higgins Clark's earliest books gave me a love for mystery, and I enjoyed her short, to-the-point style. Other influencers are B.J. Hoff, for her sweeping historicals, and my father, for his belief that I could do anything I put my heart to.
Which one character in the story can you most relate to and how?
I most relate to Hardy and LaTisha. I love LaTisha's sass, and I also love how Hardy tempers her sass with a bit of his own, though he is a much softer personality.
Yes, LaTisha is quite the character. And who wouldn’t fall in love with Hardy. He’s almost innocent. What is your favorite genre to read?
Definitely mystery and historical.
I love mystery too. Actually, it would be hard for me to decide. I just love reading.
Your favorite author to read?
Any of MHC's earliest books.
Your favorite food?
I have to name one? Probably a good French Onion Soup. With the temperature dropping, a nice bowl of Crab and Corn Bisque doesn't sound too bad either.
Now, most would reply CHOCOLATE without a doubt. Who can resist food esspecially a nice hot bowl of soup on a chilly fall day.
What if's ..... I know authors just love these.
What if. . .my husband is found dead and the police discover all my "research" books? Yikes!
That would be quite the YIKES!
Actually, what ifs aren't the way I begin framing my stories. I usually start with a character's secret and expand on that. Sometimes I start with a scene, the place the crime is committed.
Interesting. I always thought what if was an authors question.
If you could visit any where in the world where would it be and why?
The Mediterranean on a cruise, because I would love to see the ocean again and visit a vast array of exotic places in one trip.
Sounds fun to me.
If you could be any animal which would you be and why?
A chipmunk. Finally I'd hear, "isn't she so cute?" :)
You mean your husband doesn’t tell you that you’re cute?
Would you rather have bunions on your feet or boils on your face and why?
Definitely bunions. Boils are terribly painful.
I wouldn’t think bunions would be real joyful things to have either.
Is there anything else you'd like to leave my readers with?
I'm running a contest on my Website. Drop by and you just might win a "LaTisha" basket and an autographed copy of Murder on the Ol' Bunions.
There you've heard it everyone. Visit her site. I’ve been there and even answered the contest question. Have to read the book to answer the question. And I’m not telling the answer(s).
We all must have a lighter side to us and I'm hoping that in my blogs to share crafts, game ideas, recipes, funny happenings etc. I have another blog with my quiet spiritaul thoughts as well.
