Good Morning, Booklovers!
I’m afraid we’re having dreary, rainy, snowy weather in the Midwest this week. Spring has temporarily hidden it’s head, so we’re huddle around the fireplace today. It’s pleasantly warm and dry in here, and I’m pleased to welcome this week’s guest author, cozy mystery writer Carol Preflatish.
Thanks for coming, Carol. How do you take your coffee?
CP: I drink it black with two sugars, or sometimes with caramel mocha creamer.
Ally: Caramel mocha creamer sounds like a treat, so why not go with that today? While I fill our mugs, please tell readers about yourself.
I’m afraid we’re having dreary, rainy, snowy weather in the Midwest this week. Spring has temporarily hidden it’s head, so we’re huddle around the fireplace today. It’s pleasantly warm and dry in here, and I’m pleased to welcome this week’s guest author, cozy mystery writer Carol Preflatish.
Thanks for coming, Carol. How do you take your coffee?
CP: I drink it black with two sugars, or sometimes with caramel mocha creamer.
Ally: Caramel mocha creamer sounds like a treat, so why not go with that today? While I fill our mugs, please tell readers about yourself.
Bio:
Carol Preflatish, from southern Indiana, is the author of the Nathan Perry Mystery Series, as well as several romantic suspense novels, and two non-fiction books. When she’s not writing, she loves to read, watch Indianapolis Colts football, and do just about anything outdoors.
An avid photographer, Carol has had many photos published in her local newspaper, as well as in “Golf Journal,” the official publication of the United States Golf Association. A few little-known facts about Carol are that she’s a licensed amateur radio operator, and is a collector of celebrity autographs, stamps, and coins.
Carol is a member of Sisters in Crime, SinC’s Guppies chapter, and the Louisville, Kentucky SinC chapter.
Something unique/unusual that isn’t in your regular bio: “I worked in social services for over 30 years.”
Social Media links:
Web site: http://www.carolpre.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AuthorCarolPreflatish
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CarolPreflatish
Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.com/author/carolpre
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4957220.Carol_Preflatish
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carol_pre/
Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolpreflatish/
Carol Preflatish, from southern Indiana, is the author of the Nathan Perry Mystery Series, as well as several romantic suspense novels, and two non-fiction books. When she’s not writing, she loves to read, watch Indianapolis Colts football, and do just about anything outdoors.
An avid photographer, Carol has had many photos published in her local newspaper, as well as in “Golf Journal,” the official publication of the United States Golf Association. A few little-known facts about Carol are that she’s a licensed amateur radio operator, and is a collector of celebrity autographs, stamps, and coins.
Carol is a member of Sisters in Crime, SinC’s Guppies chapter, and the Louisville, Kentucky SinC chapter.
Something unique/unusual that isn’t in your regular bio: “I worked in social services for over 30 years.”
Social Media links:
Web site: http://www.carolpre.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AuthorCarolPreflatish
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CarolPreflatish
Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.com/author/carolpre
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4957220.Carol_Preflatish
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carol_pre/
Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolpreflatish/
INTERVIEW:
Ally: Why did you choose writing as a career? Is it your only career, or do you have a “day” job?
CP: I retired from my day job several years ago. I’ve always loved writing and in 2000, I decided to give it a shot, but I wasn’t published until 2010.
Ally: Do you write from an outline?
CP: I usually start my book with an outline, but by the third or fourth chapter, it’s all out the window.
Ally: How many drafts (revision passes) do you do on a typical book before submission to your editor/publisher?
CP: I usually write two drafts, then edit a couple times before sending it in.
Ally: What is your next writing project? Anticipated release date?
CP: My next Nathan Perry book will be sort of a modern-day retelling of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. I hope to have it released in 2023.
Ally: None that you’re writing, do you still find time to read?
CP: I usually read a book every two months. My favorite genre is mystery, and my favorite authors are Lisa Gardner and the late Robert B. Parker.
Ally: Which of the trivia questions did you choose?
CP:
Ally: Why did you choose writing as a career? Is it your only career, or do you have a “day” job?
CP: I retired from my day job several years ago. I’ve always loved writing and in 2000, I decided to give it a shot, but I wasn’t published until 2010.
Ally: Do you write from an outline?
CP: I usually start my book with an outline, but by the third or fourth chapter, it’s all out the window.
Ally: How many drafts (revision passes) do you do on a typical book before submission to your editor/publisher?
CP: I usually write two drafts, then edit a couple times before sending it in.
Ally: What is your next writing project? Anticipated release date?
CP: My next Nathan Perry book will be sort of a modern-day retelling of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. I hope to have it released in 2023.
Ally: None that you’re writing, do you still find time to read?
CP: I usually read a book every two months. My favorite genre is mystery, and my favorite authors are Lisa Gardner and the late Robert B. Parker.
Ally: Which of the trivia questions did you choose?
CP:
- Most watched tv show: There’s so many, but if I had to chose one, it would be Seal Team on Paramount+.
- Favorite comfort food: Mac and cheese.
- Have you written a book during NaNo? Every one of my published books was started as a NaNo book.
- Pie or cake? Chocolate Cake.
- If you had to evacuate your house (your family, pets, and laptop are already out safe), what one thing would you try to take with you? My cell phone.
Ally: It has been a pleasure having you, Carol. Before we finish, please show us your featured book, Witch Hunt.
Witch Hunt (A Nathan Perry Mystery)
Genre: cozy mystery
Is it 1692 all over again? When a millionaire’s daughter is found hanging from a tree in the Mystic, Massachusetts cemetery, witchcraft is suspected. Police detective Nathan Perry is assigned the case and works closely with an attractive female private investigator hired by the father to find who murdered his daughter.
Mystic is known for its history of witchcraft in the area. It’s what brings tourists to town, and when another murder occurs, there is rising pressure on Nathan to solve the case quickly.
Nathan’s investigation pulls him into an unfamiliar world rife with covens, magic, and lore to find the killer. A small town gripped in fear is depending on him to prevail.
Witch Hunt is a stand-alone novel that is part of the Nathan Perry Mystery Series
Witch Hunt buy links:
Amazon – https://amzn.to/3H6oArD
B&N – https://bit.ly/3p6fK77
Kobo – https://bit.ly/3sj6E9b
iTunes – https://apple.co/3s8bSEh
Genre: cozy mystery
Is it 1692 all over again? When a millionaire’s daughter is found hanging from a tree in the Mystic, Massachusetts cemetery, witchcraft is suspected. Police detective Nathan Perry is assigned the case and works closely with an attractive female private investigator hired by the father to find who murdered his daughter.
Mystic is known for its history of witchcraft in the area. It’s what brings tourists to town, and when another murder occurs, there is rising pressure on Nathan to solve the case quickly.
Nathan’s investigation pulls him into an unfamiliar world rife with covens, magic, and lore to find the killer. A small town gripped in fear is depending on him to prevail.
Witch Hunt is a stand-alone novel that is part of the Nathan Perry Mystery Series
Witch Hunt buy links:
Amazon – https://amzn.to/3H6oArD
B&N – https://bit.ly/3p6fK77
Kobo – https://bit.ly/3sj6E9b
iTunes – https://apple.co/3s8bSEh