What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write KILL SWITCH (A River Swift Thriller Book 1)?
Inspiration can be a funny thing. For me, it never manifests itself through some big revelation but rather creeps on me tentatively. I wanted to write a book for my goddaughter who is in her mid-thirties. America has been on my mind. I worked there and have friend and family in the mid-west and California. I like my characters to be edgy, reluctant heroes or heroines who rise to the challenge… and so River Swift was born.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of KILL SWITCH (A River Swift Thriller Book 1), what would they be?
“Unstoppable” by Sia.
What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
In fiction, I read lots of thrillers and espionage, but also classical and contemporary literature – Iris Murdoch is my favorite author.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
The Oligarch’s Daughter by Joseph Finder.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
River and her friend Karen are reminiscing their time as army medics, whilst watching the Northern Lights in Alaska. Anything else may be a spoiler.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
My cat sleeps on a cushion on my desk, occasionally demanding attention, which I happily give.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
Be authentic – Be kind – Be brave.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
How courageous some of my characters have been, in their own way.
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