Susan Page Davis: Meet the Author Monday

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Susan Page Davis for a Meet the Author Monday interview. I had the pleasure of meeting Susan a few years ago, and I always enjoy getting to catch up with her when our paths cross at writer’s conferences. I know you’re going to enjoy getting to know her too.

Susan, to start us off, tell us a little about yourself.

I began seriously writing fiction in 1999, when I was a correspondent for a daily newspaper. My first published fiction was short stories in magazines. When I sold to Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine and Woman’s World, there was no looking back. My first novel was published in 2004—Protecting Amy, a western romance. Since then I’ve published more than 100 novels and novellas in the historical, mystery, suspense, and romance genres.

100 novels and novellas. Wow! I feel like I’m a little behind now. That takes a lot of dedication and imagination and, I’m guessing, quite a bit of self-discipline. Do you have any writing routines or habits you follow for a productive writing day?

Yes, I’m generally at my desk around 7 a.m. or 7:30. I work for about an hour on writing-related tasks and then get breakfast. After I eat, I usually put in several hours of writing on my work in progress. In the afternoon I clear up any other business, such as interviews, editing, and uploading. Because I’m a hybrid writer, I have many self-published books as well as about 70 traditionally published. Keeping my backlist in print takes quite a bit of effort, but I get help from on of my children on that.

Speaking of your traditionally published books, you have one releasing tomorrow called, Backstory. What prompted you to write this book?

Backstory is book 3 in the Skirmish Cove Mysteries series. I decided to write this book to bring Kate Gage’s former fiancé into the narrative. Readers have wondered about him, and why Kate didn’t marry him. Luke Brantley walks back into her life after a ten-year absence single—or nearly single. Will Kate fall for him all over again?

I love it that you were prompted to tell this story through listening to your readers’ remarks. I know you’re a reader as well. What is your favorite book you’ve read in the last year?

I really enjoyed The London Rose, by Rosanne Lortz Speares. I used to devour regencies but not so much nowadays. This one was sweet and fun, a good diversion.

What’s the biggest blessing you’ve ever received as an author?

Feedback from my readers. The Lord has blessed my heart many times with an email or note from someone who was uplifted by my books.

Reader encouragement is a sweet part of writing. They don’t know how much their words can encourage our words. As a reader, do you prefer eBooks, audio books, or paperbacks?

Never thought I’d say it, but I’ve become very fond of e-books. While they have some disadvantages, I love being able to carry 200 books around in one little case smaller than most paperbacks, and being able to adjust the print size when my eyes are tired.

I admit, I’ve felt the same way. Love having that real book in my hands, but having options of what to read when I’m out is great too. We’ve talked about you a bit. Why don’t you tell us a bit about Backstory. Can you share the back cover copy with us?

A hurricane lashes the Novel Inn, forcing guests to remain when they’d hoped to leave. Add an elderly neighbor, Kate’s ex-fiancé, and a clandestine thief. When a guest is found dead in the Hercule Poirot Room, it’s time for the Gage siblings and the local police to go into action.

A hurricane, a death, and an ex? You definitely know how to shake things up for your characters. I know readers are going to want to find out what happens at the Novel Inn. Today is the last day for $1 off the eBook price of Backstory. Tomorrow the book releases and the price increases. So, don’t hesitate, click the link below to get your copy today.

https://scrivenings.link/backstory

 

Thank you to Susan Page Davis for joining me on a Meet the Author Monday. I’ve enjoyed having you. Congratulations on Backstory! I know readers are going to enjoy this mystery.