1–What is the title of your latest release? THE BODY NEXT DOOR 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? THE BODY NEXT DOOR is a fast-paced thriller with an uncanny twist. It’s about Hannah, a young, affluent wife whose life is turned upside-down when a body is dug up in the lot next-door to her weekend house. When Hannah catches her husband Allan in a tiny lie, she embarks on a quest to find out what he’s hiding – and what she’s been hiding from herself about her own traumatic past. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? On a family vacation to Orcas Island, Washington, I was intrigued and inspired by the beautiful, mysterious landscape. I knew I had to set my next story there. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? It depends! Hannah changes significantly in the course of the story. Beginning-of-the-story Hannah has so many issues she needs to resolve, but I’d enjoy hanging out with end-of-story Hannah. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Vulnerable. Grieving. Brave. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? I read a lot about PTSD so I could understand and…

A special treat: we have another lovely article from fresh fiction reviewer Miranda Owen, all about historical mysteries. Enjoy, and be sure to check back soon for more from Miranda and other reviewers soon! Nowadays I generally read contemporary cozy mysteries, but I have a fondness for Golden Age mysteries. Some of the first mysteries I ever read were set in England during the 1920s and 30s written by Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers. Although it may not be what I usually read, I’ve recently enjoyed a crop of fascinating and incredibly varied collection of historical mysteries. THE MURDER AT MANDEVILLE HALL by Stephanie Laurens, AN ACT OF VILLAINY by Ashley Weaver, BRIGHT YOUNG DEAD by Jessica Fellowes, BLOOD IS BLOOD by Will Thomas, and NAUGHTY ON ICE by Maia Chance are all entertaining stories but with sleuths, settings, and tone that differ wildly from each other. I love a hint of romance in a mystery, so I adore Stephanie Laurens’ mysteries and the Amory Ames mystery series by Ashley Weaver featuring Amory and Milo Ames. These authors’ books are totally different but each does an exquisite job balancing mystery with a hint of romance. THE MURDER AT MANDEVILLE HALL…