Why do you write the genre that you write?
Is there another genre? I have always read mysteries. I read the complete spectrum from cozies to thrillers. My former agent, Jacky Sach, was the one who suggested I try writing cozy mysteries. I had always read and enjoyed them, so I took her advice and now I write three series.

Tell us how you got into writing?
When I was a kid, I thought that books were the best thing in the world. They could take you anywhere and introduce you to people you might never meet or know about. Consequently, I was into writing at a young age and was lucky to have teachers who encouraged me in that direction. But right around college, I thought I should be more business oriented. I spent a lot of years doing other
things before I came back to it. I still can’t believe that I’m actually a writer!

What’s next for you?
Murder Outside the Lines is coming on September 28th! It takes place just before Halloween and is loaded with ghostly happenings. I’m currently writing A Colorful Scheme, the fourth book in the Pen & Ink Mysteries.

What are you reading now?
I love MC Beaton’s Agatha Raisin books and am reading Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death. Next up is John Grisham’s Camino Winds.

Where can we find you?
Look for me at my website, kristadavis.com and at all of these places!

Instagram at @kristadavisauthor
Facebook at KristaDavisAuthor
Pinterest at kristadavisbook
Twitter at @kristadavis

Now to have some fun . . .

Vanilla or chocolate
Depends on what it is. Chocolate ice cream, for sure! But sometimes I do like a vanilla cupcake.

Pizza or burgers
Burgers. I do like pizza, but I’m picky about it.

Broccoli or squash
Both! But I prefer my broccoli raw, please.

Breakfast, lunch, or dinner
I really want to say breakfast, but it’s usually short and sometimes a rush. So I’m going with dinner.
The kind where good friends sit around talking and lingering through dessert.

Mountain or beach
I live in the mountains, so naturally I want to go to the beach.

Introvert or Extrovert
Sigh. Definitely extrovert, though I have my introverted moments. I have recently realized
that even though I am an extrovert, I am not a performer. So I’m thrilled to talk with
everyone, but please don’t put that spotlight on me. LOL!

And even more fun . . .

You are stranded on a deserted island. What are your three must-haves?
I would so love to say a pair of high heels, lipstick, and a cask of wine. But I’m way too practical for that.
I’m assuming that there’s no electricity or Wi-Fi, so anything electronic would be useless. A book on deserted
island survival hacks would be helpful. Also a Swiss Army knife. Most important, a dog to keep me sane.
And if I can sneak them in, cases of pens and legal pads because I suspect there will be a lot of time to write.

My bio:
Krista writes the Domestic Diva Mysteries, the Paws and Claws Mysteries, and the Pen & Ink Mysteries. Like her characters, Krista has a soft spot for cats, dogs, and sweets. She lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia with dogs, cats, and a hidden stash of chocolate.