1–What is the title of your latest release? TOWARD THE CORNER OF MERCY AND PEACE 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Mrs. Minerva Place prefers communing with the dead to dealing with the living, but when a young boy and his father burst into her world, her life in small-town Paducah is turned on its head. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? Since the “ghosts” are based on actual people buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Paducah, KY, I knew it had to be in Paducah. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? I would. Minerva is smart, has a wicked sense of humor, and is ultimately kind. Plus she loves to read and write – my two favorite pastimes. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Insightful, Insecure, Disciplined 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? I learned about many of the amazing people who lived in my hometown. There were so many stories I wanted to include but ultimately had to take out because they slowed the pace of the protagonist’s story. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done?…

