A Word With Edwin Hill

Why do you write the genre that you write?I write in the suspense/mystery genre because I’ve always been fascinated by stories of ordinary people overcoming extraordinary situations, and as a writer, I like to explore what those circumstances do to those ordinary...

A Word With Lorraine Bartlett

Why do you write the genre that you write?I like it. I’m drawn to character-driven mysteries, and cozies fit the bill. Tell us how you got into writing?I started writing fan fiction when I was in my teens and into adulthood. Then one day my husband said, “It’s time...

A Word With Alexia Gordon

Why do you write the genre that you write?I write paranormal cozies because I love ghost stories and I love classic whodunnits. Writing in this genre lets me combine the things I love. Tell us how you got into writing?I’ve always written fiction, from the time I was...

A Word With Heather Webber

Why do you write the genre that you write?I found that when I was writing mysteries the emotional journeys of my characters started to overshadow the mystery plot—and more than that, I wanted to explore those journeys a little bit more. I’ve always loved including...

A Word With Paige Shelton

Why do you write the genre that you write?It’s the genre I’ve read forever. I tried writing romance, but mysteries were more natural – not easier, but just made more sense in my brain. Tell us how you got into writing?When I was seven I wrote a short poem about a...

A Word With Diane Vallere

Why do you write the genre that you write?I write what I like to read: mysteries with quirky characters and a touch of romance. That puts me in cozy/humorous mystery territory. My first published book features a former fashion buyer who gave up her career to move back...