Sometimes the best way to know a person is by asking questions, where you can learn more about what makes them tick. Get to know Riley with her answers below.
What is your name?
– – Riley Elizabeth Ellison
How old are you?
– – 24 and 3/4.
What is your profession?
– – I am a reporter at the Tuttle Times.
Do you have a significant other?
– – Not unless you consider my dog significant.
What is his name?
– – I said no– don’t rub it in, okay?
What is his profession?
– – You’re not giving up, are you? Fine. If you must know, I did have a boyfriend. His name was Jay and he was a DEA agent and like Mary Poppins he was “practically perfect in every way.” But we broke up recently due to. . . well, I won’t get into it. Suffice it to say, things just didn’t work out.
Any children?
– – Thank heavens, no.
Do you have any sibling(s)?
– – Nope.
Cats, dogs or other pets?
– – My dog, Coltrane, was a former police dog who was unable to serve because he became gun shy, the poor thing. He was rescued by my friend Jordan James and I inherited him when she unexpectedly passed away.
What town do you live in?
– – Tuttle Corner, VA.
Do you rent or own?
– – I was lucky enough to be gifted my granddaddy’s house when he died.
House or building complex?
– – It’s an old craftsman style home with a cozy front porch and window boxes he made himself.
What is your favorite spot in your house?
– – Granddaddy built a wall of bookshelves in the living room that’s as big as some libraries. There’s always something on those shelves that brings me comfort.
Who is your best friend?
– – That’s a tough one. Unfortunately, I let most of my friendships go when I was wrapped up in my now-failed relationship with Ryan. But I’m working on it. Right now I’d have to say my co-worker Will Holman is probably the friend I talk to the most.
Amateur sleuth or professional?
– – That’s another tough one. I’m a reporter, so it’s my professional responsibility to go after the truth. But there are some who say I take it too far, that I cross the line from reporter to detective when I’m working on a story. I like to think that I’m just being thorough. . .
Whom do you work with when sleuthing?
– – Holman is my mentor at the Times and we work together closely, but recently he was out on assignment when a big story dropped into my lap. I ended up working it by myself with some help from acting-sheriff Carl Haight and (as much as I hate to admit it) my ex-boyfriend’s baby-mama, Ridley Nilsson, aka the Swedish Goddess .
Favorite meal?
– – Chicken Milanese with the arugula salad from James Madison’s Fish Shack.
Favorite dessert?
– – Almond croissant from Rosalee’s Tavern. (Note: this is also my favorite breakfast.)
Favorite hobby?
– – Reading. Obvs.
Favorite vacation spot?
– – Anywhere along the southeastern coast – Hilton Head, Charleston, Savannah, the outer banks of North Carolina. Basically anywhere they serve shrimp ‘n grits.
Favorite color?
– – Yellow.
Favorite author?
– – I could never pick just one! But one of my favorite books of all time is To Kill A Mockingbird.
Favorite sports team?
– – What are these “sports” you speak of? 😉
Movies or Broadway?
– – Movies I think, but to be fair I’ve actually never seen a show on Broadway. I’d love to someday.
Are you a morning or a night person?
– – Night owl.
In two to three sentences, what is a typical day in your life like?
– – My day usually starts and ends with a walk for Coltrane. In between, I go into the Times office, make phone calls, conduct interviews, and spend a lot of time on my laptop writing up the stories I’ve been assigned. On Sundays, I always eat dinner at my (vegan) parents house which often includes a stop for a milkshake on the way home. Sometimes a girl just needs her dairy.
You can read about Riley in The Bad Break, the second book in the “Riley Ellison” mystery series. The first book in the series is The Good Byline.
Riley Ellison has taken a great leap of faith by giving up her comfortable job at the Tuttle Corner Library for the exciting world of print journalism. Except that so far it hasn’t been very exciting. All that changes when Riley’s former co-worker Tabitha finds her soon-to-be father-in-law dead on the floor of his office, and Riley is asked to write his obituary. And when they discover Tabitha’s fiancé’s knife sticking out of his father’s chest, Riley finds herself with a murder investigation to cover as well.
With Holman out on leave and mounting pressure from her boss, the mayor, and a bridezilla facing the possibility of a conjugal-visit honeymoon, Riley is desperate to prove she can handle the increasing demands of her new job. Despite warnings from her new boyfriend Jay, Riley blurs the line between reporter and investigator. Will Riley’s rookie mistakes lead to more than just her byline ending up on the obituary page?
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Giveaway: Leave a comment below for your chance to win a print copy of The Bad Break. U.S. entries only, please. The giveaway ends April 8, 2018. Good luck everyone!
About the author
Jill Orr is the author of the Riley Ellison mystery series. A graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Orr lives in Columbia, MO, with her husband and two children. The Bad Break is her second novel. Visit Jill at jillorrauthor.com.
All comments are welcomed.
This book looks good! Thanks for offering a chance to win it!
Jill Orr is a new author for me. I think I would like to read her books. I hope she continues with this series.
I like books with reporters as the main character. They make good sleuths! Thanks.
This book sounds really good. I haven’t read any others prior to this so need to catch up.
Congratulations to the author on this release
Cynthia
New to me author, new series…things don’t get better than this.
Thanks for this intriguing book which I would enjoy greatly.
I did not realize how much I’d laugh when I picked up the first book in the series. Every time I picked it up it gave me a good chuckle. I’m looking forward to the second edition; hoping it’s just as funny!
I am really looking forward to this book! Loved her first one.
This looks like an amazing read! Would adore a copy! Thanks so much for the opportunity. Happy Friday reading!
This sounds like a fun series, and I’d love to win a copy of this book!
This book looks interesting! Thanks for the chance to win.
I haven’t read the first one in the series, so I have to add it to my list. This sounds like fund and I’m looking forward to it.
Sounds like a great read.
I just finished the first book in this series–very enjoyable and lots of fun. I would love to win a print copy of The Bad Break. Thanks for the opportunity!!
Sounds like a good book. I enjoyed reading the questions and answers.
This looks like a good book, I have seen Jill’s name often on Facebook lately. I am going to start with the first book.
Your books sound appealing and interesting. I am looking forward to reading them. Thank you for your giveaway.
Congratulations on “Bad Break.”
I loved the first book about Riley and have been looking forward to this book ever since. It would be wonderful to win a paperback copy! Thanks Jill for the chance to win…. 🙂
Nice to meet you, Riley! (And I’d like to try that almond croissant – yum.)
I really enjoyed getting to know Riley. I like the library setting and I’m looking forward to reading the book.
Looks Great
Added To My Wish List and to My TBR on GR
I Have Book #1 can’t wait to read them
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The book sound like a lot of fun. Hope to read it soon.
This book sounds fun. Good luck with its release!
Ms Orr is a writer I would like to check out. I hope I win this one.
Thank you for the review and giveaway. I missed book #1 but plan to fix that right away. Congrats on book #2,”The Bad Break”.
This book sounds like a winner to me. Thanks for a chance to win a copy.
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The Bad Break is Anne G.
Congratulations!