Interviews
A Conversation With the Fabulous Jayne Ann Krentz: Part Two
Last week I began a conversation here with author Jayne Ann Krentz, aka Amanda Quick, aka Jayne Castle. Jayne and I knew we’d be gabby. Writers always are when they’re talking to other writers about their books, careers, and writing styles. So we knew right away we’d need to extend our conversation to this week. …
Read MoreA Conversation with the Fabulous Jayne Ann Krentz: Part One
As some of you know, I spent a good part of November on a Mediterranean cruise with my husband. Once we were well underway someone in my Facebook Readers Group mentioned that author Jayne Ann Krentz was on a cruise that stopped in Morocco, too. I knew right away we must be on the same…
Read MorePepper Martin Solves Mysteries. . . for the Dead
Since I’ve interviewed author Casey Daniels/Kylie Logan here at Southern Exposure, I thought you might enjoy a visit with one of Casey’s close allies, Pepper Martin, of the Pepper Martin Mysteries. Supernatural Born Killers has just arrived at your favorite bookstore, so make sure to grab a copy fast. Pepper’s a busy lady–as you’ll see–so let’s…
Read MoreAuthor Sandra Dallas and True Sisters
Today as a special treat I’m delighted to introduce my friend Sandra Dallas. Sandra and I met at the Houston International Quilt Show where both of us were signing books for a wonderful vendor, Linne Lindquist of Craftman’s Touch, who was always happy to have us back. Sandra and I spent several Novembers chatting and signing…
Read MoreAuthor Mollie Cox Bryan and Scrapbook of Secrets
When a new mystery novelist contacted me months ago and told me she was from the Shenandoah Valley and the author of pie cookbooks, I was intrigued. She asked me to read the first mystery in her new series, Cumberland Creek Mysteries, from Kensington, to give her a cover quote, and I agreed. After all, both…
Read MoreAuthor Casey Daniels and Wild Wild Death
Emilie: A big welcome to Casey Daniels on her return visit to Southern Exposure. As part of the interview Casey has volunteered to give away a copy of A Hard Day’s Fright (the book which precedes Wild Wild Death) to one lucky commenter here. U.S. addresses only, please, to keep Casey out of long post-Christmas post office…
Read MoreLove Finds You–An Interview With Author Serena B. Miller
**Congratulations to Paula, commenter #2, whose number was chosen at random.org and will now receive an autographed copy of Love Finds You in Sugarcreek, Ohio. Thanks to everyone who “chatted” here with Serena while the giveaway was in progress. Some years ago I received an email from another minister’s wife, an aspiring author. She wanted…
Read MoreFar Too Infrequently Asked Questions
Almost every author website has a Frequently Asked Questions page. Since I just discovered that the drop-down menu on my home page isn’t producing a link to mine, I can even say once that’s fixed, you might actually stumble upon my FAQ now and then under Bio. If you do, you’ll find the correct order…
Read MoreScrapping Her Way To a New Career–Joanna Campbell Slan, Mystery Author
I love interviewing authors, but let’s face it, authors are some of my very favorite people. Several years ago I went to a terrific writer’s conference in West Virginia and made two good friends. Today you’ll get to meet one of them, Joanna Campbell Slan, who since that conference has gone on to publish a brand…
Read MoreHaunting Mysteries: The Fascinating Career of Casey Daniels
In plenty of time for the spookiest holiday of the year, Casey Daniels, whose Pepper Martin mysteries are a must read for anyone who loves paranormal mysteries, is visiting Southern Exposure today. I first met Casey when I was part of a writer’s group in Cleveland, Ohio. We’ve stayed friends through the years and are still brainstorming buddies. This time of…
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