Madeline Maclin sits down for a Q&A with dru’s book musings responding to twenty or more questions so that we can learn more about her. Are you ready? Let’s get to know Madeline.

What is your full name?
Madeline Maclin Fairweather

How old are you?
30

What is your profession?
Private investigator and owner of Madeline Maclin Investigations. I’m also an artist.

Do you have a significant other?
Yes, my husband

What is their name and profession?
Jerry Fairweather. He used to be a con man, but I’m trying to reform him

Do you have any children?
No

Do you have any siblings?
No

Are your parents nearby?
My mother lives in the neighboring town of Parkland, North Carolina

Who is your best friend?
Jerry

Do you have any pets?
No

What town do you live in?
Celosia, North Carolina

Do you live in a small town or a big city?
A small town

Type of dwelling and do you own or rent?
Jerry and I live in a large remodeled house that used to belong to his uncle. It was the town haunted house until we fixed it up.

What is your favorite spot in your home?
The upstairs parlor that I converted into an art studio.

Favorite meal and dessert?
Jerry is an excellent cook and makes wonderful chicken pie and peach cobbler.

Do you have any hobbies?
Not really. My investigations and my artwork take up most of my time.

What is your favorite vacation spot?
The beach

What music do you listen to?
Jerry is fond of opera, so there is usually some kind of opera music playing in the house.

Do you have a favorite book?
No

What is your idea of a really fun time?
Trying to figure out the clues that will lead to a thief or a murderer.

If you were to write a memoir, what would you call it?
From Crown to Crime. I used to be a beauty queen before I became an investigator. The pageant world was my mother’s idea, not mine!

Amateur or professional sleuth and whom do you work with?
I’m an amateur sleuth, and Jerry is my sidekick, because usually one of his sketchy friends from his con man past is involved.

In a few sentences, what is a typical day in your life like?
My mornings start early, but not as early as Jerry’s. He’s a part time short order cook at the local diner and works the breakfast shift. Once my eyes are open and I’m coherent, I go there for breakfast, then check in at my office on Main Street to see if there are any cases. If not, I’ll spend the day painting.

What is a typical day when you are on a case?
If I have a case, then I’ll start by checking with the folks of Celosia, who are a varied and colorful bunch. Most of my cases are very ordinary, such as tracking down lost items or settling minor disputes. If it’s a serious case, Jerry and I search for clues, being careful not to get in the way of Chief of Police, Gus Brenner, even though he admits I’ve been very helpful on past cases.

A Wild Ride, A Madeline Maclin Mystery #6
Genre: Traditional
Release: May 2021
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Madeline Maclin’s mother never approved of her detective career. But when ten paintings are stolen from the Parkland Museum of Art, including Madeline’s Blue Moon Garden, her mother’s concerns she might be a suspect make her glad Madeline is on the case. Complications arise when Madeline’s husband, reformed con man Jerry Fairweather, is pulled into another dangerous game by a friend with ties to his old life.

About the author
Jane Tesh, a retired media specialist, lives in Mt. Airy, North Carolina, Andy Griffith’s home town, the real Mayberry. She is the author of the Madeline Maclin Mysteries, featuring former beauty queen, Madeline “Mac” Maclin and her reformed con man husband, Jerry Fairweather, and the Grace Street Mystery Series, featuring struggling PI David Randall, his psychic friend, Camden, and an array of tenants who move in and out of Cam’s boarding house at 302 Grace Street. She has also published five fantasy novels. When she isn’t writing, Jane plays the piano and conducts the orchestra for productions at the Andy Griffith Playhouse.

Visit Jane’s website at janetesh.com and her Facebook page at GraceStreetMysterySeries.

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