A Word With Taffy Beach

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? I love mental puzzles and riddles that require me to decipher the underlying code or unravel the meaning. So when I decided to try my hand at writing fiction, the...

A Word With Seren Star Goode

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? From the time I could turn on the TV I’ve loved British Mysteries—strong characters, scandalous clues, and a deep sense of place. They shaped how I think about...

A Word With Nancy Robards Thompson

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? I’ve always loved a good puzzle, so writing mysteries felt like a natural fit for me. There’s something deeply satisfying about following the clues, uncovering...

A Word With Cindy Kirk

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? I love stories set in small towns with memorable characters and a puzzle at the heart of the story. Cozy mysteries let me explore community, justice, and clever...

A Word with Jaime Parker Stickle

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys, Dateline, ha! I’ve always been interested in a mystery, but also the why. Why do the victims become victims? What were the circumstances...

A Word With Cindy Fazzi

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? As a reader, I’ve always loved thrillers. I love the books of Patricia Highsmith, Walter Mosley, Lee Child, and Michael Connelly. As a writer, you could say that I...