Laura Bradford Interview

Today I'm pleased to post my first interview and contest!

Author Laura Bradford was kind enough to answer a few questions for me. She is also offering 2 books from her Amish Mystery series. One lucky winner will win a copy of HEARSE AND BUGGY and another will win a copy of ASSAULTED PRETZEL!

All you need to do to for a chance to win is post a comment about this interview. Two lucky winners will be picked at random on Monday, July 15. So, post those comments and good luck!

Now, onto the interview!

Author Laura Bradford

 

 

 

LKBR: How did you come up with the idea for the Amish Mysteries?

 

 

LB: I grew up reading and watching the Little House on the Prairie books/television program. As a result, I had a bit of a fascination with the simplicity of 1800's life. The Amish, in my opinion, are the closest modern day version of that time period--in dress, life, etc. Writing this series allows me to live in that simplistic world every time I sit down to write the next installment in the series.

 

 

 

 

LKBR: When writing, do you create an outline first, or are you a "pantser", writing from the seat of your pants?

 

 

LB: I know how the story will begin and end. I know who the victim is and who the murderer is, as well. But it's the "flavor" part of the story--what the characters say/do--that I create as I write...because I'm visiting with them, interacting with them in my head.

 

 

 

 

LKBR: Do you need a quite place to write or can you write wherever you are?

 

 

LB: It depends, I think. Sometimes, I like to hole up in my room or at the dining room table and write. Sometime, I actually need to write elsewhere (usually in the café at my local Barnes & Noble) as a jumpstart. I've found being around books helps stoke the motivation.

 

 







 

LKBR: Would you like to mention other series you have written?

 

 

LB: Sure. In addition to the Amish Mysteries, I also write the Jenkins & Burns Mysteries under my own name, Laura Bradford. Originally released with a small independent publisher and then Harlequin's World Wide Mystery, I've recently brought the Jenkins & Burns books out in e-format. Although the books, themselves don't reflect my writing ability today, they've certainly built themselves a nice following which is why I'm currently working on a 4th in that series. Fans of this series can expect to see the new book in August.

 

Then, under my pen name, Elizabeth Lynn Casey, I write the Southern Sewing Circle Mysteries. The eighth book in that series--REMNANTS OF MURDER--will release August 6th.

 

Information about all of my books--including romances I have written--can be found on my website: www.laurabradford.com .

 

 



 

 

LKBR: Any plans or ideas for a new series?

 

 

LB: I always have ideas for new books--including a thriller and a women's fiction that's woken me from a deep sleep many nights.

 

As for a new series...I don't know, I think I have to give that some thought. :-)

 

 

 



 

What to learn more about Laura Bradford and her books? Check out these great links!
 

http://www.laurabradford.com/
 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Laura-Bradford/316744455035472
 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Elizabeth-Lynn-Casey/286853572181
 

https://twitter.com/Elizabethlcasey
 

http://elizabethlynncasey.com/blog/
 

Laura's Amazon page. Please stop by and LIKE Laura. Also, sign up for e-mails for new release
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http://www.amazon.com/Laura-Bradford/e/B00BFW06DI/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1372962471&sr=8-1
 

 

 

I'd like to thank Laura for giving me my first interview.
 

 

Don't forget to leave a comment for your chance to win one of her great Amish Mystery titles!