Ask the Author: Suzanne M. Trauth
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Suzanne M. Trauth
"It was a dark and stormy night, wind screaming outside the old house, dead branches tap, tap, tapping on the leaky roof, shadows moving back and forth across the front windows, a scratching at the front door. I crept stealthily to the door, my heart pounding, my palms sweaty, and, keeping the chain in place, pulled on the handle, opening the door a few inches to reveal...my beagle Rover, soaking wet, tongue hanging out, eyes pleading with me to let him in."
Suzanne M. Trauth
I would go to France during WWII - All the Light We Cannot See. I'd be a member of the French resistance.
Suzanne M. Trauth
Reading a range of things: The Orphan Master's Son, Seven Brief Lessons on Physics, A Fatal Grace.
All look to be terrific!
All look to be terrific!
Suzanne M. Trauth
Why would a tenured professor from the Midwest leave a university job with security to live in NYC with no security?
Suzanne M. Trauth
Stephanie Plum and Ranger - Janet Evanovich series. They are hot and fun!
Suzanne M. Trauth
I am definitely a combination. I work out an informal outline - a page or two - and then let my instincts and imagination fly by the seat-of-my-pants!!
Suzanne M. Trauth
I love mysteries so I decided to write something I like to read! I have had a career in theatre so part of "Show Time" is set in a community theatre in Etonville, NJ. The setting provides lots of opportunities for fun and exciting escapades for my characters!
Suzanne M. Trauth
Some days I am inspired...some days I have to force myself to sit at the computer. Usually after an hour or so I can settle in and write.
Suzanne M. Trauth
I am currently working on a new mystery series which will debut July, 2016 in ebook format published by Kensington Press: The Dodie O'Dell Mystery Series.
The first book is "Show Time" and there is a Goodreads giveaway beginning May 9.
I also am working on several new plays...
The first book is "Show Time" and there is a Goodreads giveaway beginning May 9.
I also am working on several new plays...
Suzanne M. Trauth
The usual...keep at it. Persist. Don't give up. And find a like-minded community of other writers who are persisting as well!
Suzanne M. Trauth
The freedom to create, to imagine worlds and people and to be able to shape their connections...
I love seeing the covers of my books. It feels like I gave birth!
I love seeing the covers of my books. It feels like I gave birth!
Suzanne M. Trauth
I usually don't have a problem with writer's block but if I get stuck on one project, I turn to another. I write both novels and plays so I flip back and forth!
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