When you're not writing, how do you spend your time? Eating chocolate. Seriously? I'm usually working at my day job, reading, or helping my daughter with her homework. Those who know me know that I'm not kidding about the chocolate. :-)

How do you discover the ebooks you read? I search online or friends tell me if they've read something they enjoyed. Otherwise, I wait until a book title comes to me in a dream. Really.

Do you remember the first story you ever wrote? Yes! I wrote it many years ago. It wasn't even a story. It was a scene and I thought it was great. It wasn't. 

Do you remember the first story you ever read, and the impact it had on you? 
Uh, no. No, I don't. Now that the question has been asked, I'm feeling a bit sad that I don't remember. Okay, life goes on. I'm over it. Next question.

What do you read for pleasure? Mysteries/Suspense. I like my heart to race. Well, except if it involves running. I don't want that. 

What is your e-reading device of choice? Currently, it's the Kindle 6" E Ink. The screen isn't very big, but you can only read one word at a time anyway, right? 

Describe your desk. My desk? Really? I have an HP Notebook with a wireless keyboard/mouse. There's a lot of paper on the desk. There's also a smoke detector sitting on it that needs to be attached to the ceiling. I'm procrastinating. I may regret that. Note to self: Put up the smoke detector! 

What is the greatest joy of writing for you? Telling stories. Solitude. Eating chocolate while I write. :-) 

What are you working on next? It's called Criminal Negligence. It's another Sydney Valentine mystery. Theresa Sinclair, another detective who works with Sydney, will have a more prominent role. People have told me they enjoyed the banter between the two of them. That's all I can say for now. 

What inspires you to get out of bed each day? Having a roof over my head and eating.

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