A Word with Ellen Jacobson

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? I’ve always loved reading cozy mysteries, especially ones with lots of humor and quirky characters. It’s so much fun following along as the amateur sleuth puzzles...

A Word With Jane Tesh

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? I’m actually a big science fiction and fantasy fan, so that’s what I like to write. As a teenager, I discovered Ray Bradbury’s work and became a big fan. I...

A Word With K.D. Richards

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? I’ve always liked reading mysteries. I like the puzzle aspect of it; figuring out the who did it and why. I also enjoy reading romance so romantic suspense...

A Word With Maggie Toussaint

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? It’s slightly embarrassing, but I’ll be honest. I started out writing romantic suspense, heavy on the mystery. After six books I realized I dreaded writing another...

A Word With Matt Cost

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? I grew up reading and loving the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, Encyclopedia Brown, and the Great Brain. This moved to share a love for James Michener and Leon Uris books....

A Word With Ruth J. Hartman

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? Before writing cozy mysteries, I wrote a lot of contemporary romance and historical romance. But since I loved reading mysteries more than romance, it made sense to...