Trisha Carson is on her quiet deck overlooking La Cruz Canyon and a patch of very tall redwoods and is partaking in a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we, the readers, can get to know her better. Trisha, take it away!

What is your full name?
Trisha Marie Carson. You know, I had to think a bit to remember my middle name. I never use it.

How old are you?
Oh dear, do I have to answer that? Let’s say I’m in my mid-40’s.

What is your profession?
I work part time for a professional baseball team, the San Francisco Giants. I help fans find their seats and give directions. I love the job. I feel so happy when I help someone out.

Do you have a significant other?
I think so. I did. But, frankly, I’m not sure anymore. We’ve had an on-again/off again relationship. Because of me. He says I used him as a sounding board for my investigations and he dumped me. My sister, Lena, agreed with him and had no sympathy for me. None at all! To be honest . . . and it’s hard to say this . . . he’s right. I have a commitment phobia. I like Jon. That’s his name, but the thought of opening up and loving someone again, is painful. You see, I had a husband who walked out the door on his way to work and he never came back. Ever.

What is his name and profession?
Jon Angel. He’s a security guard at Fort Mason on the shore of San Francisco Bay. We met when I worked at Fort Mason for a regional masters swimming organization. He would walk by my office every day and salute me! Once he brought me a cup of hot chocolate. The next time, he came in and sat down. He made the chair squeak. He’s a big guy. Things developed from there.

Do you have any children?
No. But I do have a wonderful nephew, Timmy. We call him Little T, because his dad who is an Emergency Room doctor, is T. Little T is a big bundle of baby about six months old. Lena has suggested I needed a baby, something other than myself to think about. I think I’m too old and too unstable to have a baby, if you want to know the truth.

Do you have any siblings?
Oh yes. I have one sister, Lena. She is eight years younger than I am. I ended up raising her. At times I had to do a few (very few) illegal things to keep us together and put food on the table. We bicker all the time. She is such a know-it-all. But I would give my life to keep her safe.

Are your parents nearby?
Unfortunately, my mom died when I was in high school. That was the end of our sweet family. My dad couldn’t handle the grief and left Lena and me to fend for ourselves a few months after I graduated high school. Last year, 20 years after he deserted us, he walked back into our lives. It’s been tough getting reacquainted, but (and don’t tell Lena), I’m so very glad he’s back.

Who is your best friend?
As much as I complain about her, it would have to be Lena.

Do you have any pets?
None of my own. But the place that I’m living has a sniffling, snorting, gentle bulldog, named The Babe, for the famous baseball play, Babe Ruth.

What town do you live in?
Near Kentfield, California, on the edge of La Cruz Canyon.

Do you live in a small town or a big city?
Kentfield is small about 7,000 people, It feels very remote, but it is just north of San Francisco over the Golden Gate Bridge.

Type of dwelling and do you own or rent?
When my father came back, he moved in with his old pal, Earl. Now I live there, too. A well-known architect constructed his beautiful estate on the edge of the canyon. Last year, I moved out of my sister’s extra bedroom in San Rafael when I found out she was expecting Little T. Earl offered me his extra room, which turned out to be an elaborate suite built to be a maid’s quarters. Basically, I now reside in a small apartment, complete with a kitchen that includes Frida, a smart refrigerator that answers my many ridiculous questions on a daily basis.

What is your favorite spot in your home?
My own personal deck that looks over a deep redwood grove in the canyon.

Favorite meal and dessert?
I can make a meal out of the garlic fries at the ballpark. I’ll always choose ice cream as my favorite dessert.

Do you have any hobbies?
My world is all about baseball: going to games, listening to games and now, working at games.

What is your favorite vacation spot?
When I lived in Colorado, before my husband left, I spent hours hiking in the Rocky Mountains.

What music do you listen to?
Whatever is playing when I turn on the radio.

Do you have a favorite book?
No, not really. I like to binge-watch mysteries on Netflix.

What is your idea of a really fun time?
Having a big, loud, delicious picnic with my whole family.

If you were to write a memoir, what would you call it?
I Never Expected This

Amateur or professional sleuth and whom do you work with?
I’m an amateur. I didn’t plan on being a sleuth. I always involve my sister, occasionally Dr. T, and sometimes my dad.

In a few sentences, what is a typical day in your life like?
If I am working a game, I have to be at the ballpark about two hours before the game starts. I clock in and usually go to the Garden where I keep an eye on the plants, the fans and the home run balls that hit the netting above our heads.

What is a typical day when you are on a case?
I still have to work, but I track down people, clues, and attempt to stay out of trouble. Not always possible.

Dead Code, A Trisha Carson Mystery #3
Genre: Traditional
Release: October 2021
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Trisha Carson blunders into a nest of cybercriminals when her landlord’s grandson disappears. Reaching out to help, she lands in the middle of a frightening game and discovers that she is the main prize.

Amateur sleuth Trisha Carson is being watched. By a laptop that tracks her online life. By a blue-eyed athlete who guides her through an open water swim. And by Frida, her smart refrigerator. What are they looking for?

A determined Trisha hunts down her stalkers and stumbles across a grim plan that will echo throughout the West Coast.

About the author
If you want to find Glenda Carroll, she’ll be in, on, or under water—and writing about it. She understands water sports on a very personal level since she swims, surfs and sails. Glenda was a long time sports columnist for the Marin Independent Journal, focusing on sailboat racing. She also wrote for local, national and international sailing publications and then branched into travel writing. She is the author of the Trisha Carson mysteries. They are set in the San Francisco Bay area, including Marin, the East Bay State Parks and, of course, San Francisco. Her books have a swimming undercurrent, based on her own experience. She has raced in more than 150 open water swims in Northern California, as well as Hawaii and Perth, Australia. Glenda tutors first-generation, low-income high school and college students in English. She lives in San Rafael, CA with her dog, McCovey.

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