Dr. Douglas sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about what makes her tick. Let’s see what she has to say.

What is your full name?
Myaisha Douglas

How old are you?
I am in my fifties.

What is your profession?
I am boarded in internal medicine and pediatrics.

Do you have a significant other?
My husband, Sammy, died from a stroke. For years, I did not date, focusing instead on my son and career. Currently, I am dating.

What is their name and profession?
AJ is a fireman.

Do you have any children?
I have one son who attends college in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Do you have any siblings?
All my siblings and close family live in California.

Are your parents nearby?
My parents live in California near my siblings.

Who is your best friend?
Deniece is my best friend.

Do you have cats, dogs, or other pets?
Boomer is a black Labrador.

What town do you live in?
I live in Greensboro, North Carolina, in the home my husband Sammy and I bought together.

What type of dwelling do you own or rent?
I own my home which is paid off without a mortgage.

What is your favorite spot in your home?
Bookcases surround the fireplace in the living room. I love curling up before a fire and reading a book with a cup of tea.

What is your favorite meal and dessert?
Baking is a hobby that allows me to create my favorite chocolate treats.

Do you have any hobbies?
Besides baking, I write mysteries, garden, and bike.

What music do you listen to?
I prefer old R&B and soul music, and still listen to vinyl records

What is your favorite color?
Blue and purple.

What is your favorite vacation spot?
Sammy and I did not travel often except to visit family, but we once had a beautiful holiday in the islands.

Are you a morning or night person?
From habit, I awake early.

What is your idea of a really fun time?
A lovely fall day with a cup of tea in a lovely garden with nothing but time to read all day while snacking on petit fours.

If you were to write a memoir, what would you call it?
Missed Opportunities and Regrets.

Amateur or professional sleuth and whom do you work with?
I am an amateur sleuth, at least since I solved the murder of my college roommate. My friends and fellow members of the Greensboro Women of Color Writing Group assist in my crime solving capers.

What is a typical day in your life like?
I wake up, walk and feed Boomer, then go to work. Evenings and weekends are spent with my friends, AJ, or writing. I am a homebody.

Murder Between Neighbors, A Write Club Mystery Book #3
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Release: June 2024
Format: Print, Digital
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This Christmas has been anything but jolly. First, her son decides not to return home for the holiday, then her neighbor, Jared, threatens to kill her beloved dog, Boomer. The following day Jared is murdered. Myaisha becomes a prime suspect. In fact, the entire neighborhood had a motive to kill Jared, but murder is Myaisha’s métier.

As an amateur mystery writer and sleuth, the Greensboro homicide detectives quickly identify Myaisha as a suspect. Her relationship with the lead detective may be the sole reason she is not arrested. Though her association with a homicide detective has its benefits, there are also complications, namely her romance with AJ, a local firefighter who fears their relationship may have ended.

With Christmas days away, the police narrow down their list of suspects. Somehow, Myaisha remains at the top of their list. Fortunately, with the help of her fellow Greensboro Women of Color Writing Group, Myaisha sets aside her holiday blues and uncovers the true reason behind Jared’s murder.

About the author
As a military dependent, Michelle moved between San Diego, California and Charleston, South Carolina. A career in medicine brought her to Michigan State where she completed a pediatric residency program. After over twenty years in clinical medicine, she accepted a job as a medical consultant.

As a member of Crime Writers of Color and Capitol Crimes, a sub-chapter of Sisters in Crime, her writing interests cover many genres—mysteries, thrillers, and fantasies. Her protagonists, like herself, are perimenopausal women who write to fill a void. Most days you can find her outside in her garden, drinking tea or biking.