1–What is the title of your latest release? DEATH WATCH 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? An expensive but potentially deadly watch creates cultural chaos—and attracts buyers. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? My last two novels were part of a Boston-based crime series. Wanted to get out of Boston and head to New York. Much of the action of DEATH WATCH happens in NYC and Tokyo. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Definitely. He’s fun. The book’s nowhere near as dark as it might sound. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Canny, impulsive, and easily fascinated. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? I learned that high-end watches have complications that make them more unique and valuable—like showing the phases of the moon or ringing on the half hour. I decided that the ultimate complication would be if the watch could, at any moment, kill its wearer. Like the Sword of Damocles on the wrist. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? I edit as I go. Then edit even more when I’m done. 8–What’s your favorite foodie…