As I have previously mentioned, I am a blogging virgin and an avid reader with no writing skills (as an author) or aspirations. With that said, I wanted to dive into this blogging business by doing my first (fanfare please) author interview. Since a face to face sounded more interesting, I contacted Lori Handeland who I knew lived in my neck of the woods (southern Wisconsin) and because I'm curently reading her newest book, "Rising Moon." We met at the halfway point over hazelnut coffee (yum). I should have warned her that I usually don't drink caffeine and by arriving an hour early (I am directionally challenged), I was pretty wired.
BV: Did you always write paranormal romance?
LH: In the beginning I wrote historicals, westerns, suspense and some paranormal.
BV: What draws you to the paranormal genre?
LH: My mother worked nights so I was home with my dad. We watched a lot of Twilight Zone and Outer Limits. My mother feels that put me on the paranormal track.
BV: I love that one of your characters, Will Cadotte, is a Native American Indian who uses the old ways to aid him in solving mysteries. Is this part of your heritage?
LH: There is some Sioux in my father's family, but I basically research the culture.
BV: What was your defining moment to become an author?
LH: At age 10 I loved to read and being an only child I read a lot. In high school, I was voted most likely to win a Nobel Prize.
BV: What is your favorite part of the writing process?
LH: I guess that would have to be whatever part I am currently doing.
BV: Several of your books are set in Wisconsin. Do you feel this is fertile ground for werewolves?
LH: We do have a cabin in the woods and there are a lot of wolves there.
BV: Last week there was a full moon and a man in Fond du Lac, WI was arrested for breaking and entering. He claims he is a werewolf. Is he one of your sources?
LH: (Just smiles)
Bottom line…as of this writing the man in Fond du Lac has still not gotten any hairier
Lori and Me
Hyenice job onthe nterview Fun! I forget that there are authors that live close. Nice intereview and fun pic. I am interested!
Nice blog, Barbara! Fun to see your pic “out there.” Will come back and check on your interviews and comments periodically.
I’m still chuckling about the guy in Wisconsin, since I’m from there. Fun reading your blog, and enjoyed the interview. Have to go get a copy of Rising Moon.
Wow!!! Who says this “blogger” has no writing skills?! You write with insight, humor & knowledge. I’m impressed! I’m hooked on “Beyond the Book” & heading off to the Pewaukee Library with a list of books from this site.
Barb, LOL… That was too funny. I love how LH didn’t answer your question about the ‘werewolf’ man. Interview was great. I will be looking out for her books. Great job. You rock!
Great blog. I have ben “slacking ” on reading latey. I m inspired to run out and get Rising Moon. I too enjoy fantacy, sci-fi, and futuristic fiction. How exciting to meet the author! Keep up the great work.
Barbara I liked the blog. Great interview. I’ll have to check out Rising Moon.
Wonderful photo of you & Lori Handeland! I like the personal touch you give to the blogs–thank you!
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