Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .
What drew you to the genre you write?
Cozy Mystery
What’s the quirkiest quirk one of your characters has?
Katie Thorne chose to live in her ice cream truck with her cat, Jaspurr, and travel around New England.
How did you come up with your pseudonym?
I am named for three of my grandmothers.
Tell us how you got into writing?
I started by proofreading and developmental editing for other authors until I found cozy mysteries.
What jobs have you held before, during and/or after you became a writer?
I am a full-time middle school math teacher and mom!
How many books do you have published?
Thirty novellas in two years.
Where do you write?
My couch most of the time (with my cats) and sometimes on my treadmill.
What is your ideal time to write?
After 10pm.
What is your favorite deadline snack?
Oyster Crackers and Junior Mints… not at the same time.
What’s your favorite genre to read?
Romance
What is something people would be surprised to know about you?
I am an incredibly slow reader and often need to read passages over and over.
What is your favorite beverage to end the day?
Raspberry Iced Tea (the artificially flavored ones)
Who is an author you admire?
TL Swan – she started independent and grew into a literary force!
Have you any advice for aspiring or beginning writers?
I don’t feel like I’m in a place to give advice, but make sure you publish regularly and reliably.
What are you reading now?
The story I’m currently writing!
What is next for you?
I’ll keep writing in two series until I feel it’s time to change.
Where can we find you?
Amazon, Facebook, Instagram and Blue Sky
Now to have some fun . . .
Breakfast, lunch, or dinner
Dinner! (I’m an adventurous eater)
Fruits or vegetables
Both!
Chocolate, vanilla, or another flavor
French Vanilla Chocolate Chip
Sweet or salty snacks
Both at the same time!
Ice cream or cake
Ice Cream though I sold fancy decorated cakes once upon a time
Cooking or baking
Baking
Dining in or dining out
Dining out (when I can afford it)
City life or country living
Country
Beach or mountain
Mountain
Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall
Fall
Extrovert or introvert
Both!
Early bird or night owl
Night Owl
And even more fun . . .
What’s your favorite movie?
Shawshank Redemption – based on a novella by Stephen King
You are stranded on a deserted island. What are your three must-haves?
Food, drinkable water and music (Practical, I know)
My bio:
When she’s not writing on her couch with her two cats, Twyla and Geo, Virginia is busy teaching middle school math, grocery shopping, cooking or spending time her husband and son. Together, her small family loves to go geocaching and visit theme parks.
Mysteries have always been an interesting challenge for Virginia, much like watching a magician perform. Unless you want to hear the entire thought process behind who she thinks is the killer and why, you might want to avoid watching any movies together.