- Are you a morning writer or a night
writer?
I do my best writing in the morning—however, if I’m on a
roll, and everything is coming together easily, I can write anytime and
anywhere.
- Do you outline or are you a pantster?
I’m mainly a pantster—though I keep a running narrative in a
notebook of what is happening day by day. Once I wrote a book and skipped a
whole day—my editor discovered it. I
also jot down ideas as they pop into my head because they just as easily pop
out.
- Which comes first – plot or character?
It’s truly a combination. I get an idea of what the story is
going to be about first. With my series books, I already have the main and many
supporting characters. If someone is going to be murdered, which was the case
in this latest, Reversal of Fortune,
I knew the victim would be the fortune teller. Then it was a matter of deciding
what she looked like, the name that fitted her best, and a bit of her history.
From there, the plot and the rest of the characters began to develop.
- Noise or quiet when working on your
manuscript?
My home is often noisy because our granddaughter and family
live with us. When they are home, the three greats have a wonderful and noisy
time together. It doesn’t bother me at all. My first two published books were
partially written while I was caring for three grandchildren, five and under. I
wrote at the end of the dining room table, while the three played in front of
me. Of course, it’s great to work when it is quiet.
- Favorite TV show?
Blue Bloods, not only because it’s a well-written and acted
police drama, but because of the family dynamics. Also liked the first season
of the Lincoln Lawyer, from a different side of the law.
- Favorite type of music?
All the really old and popular music, big bands and singers
who enunciated their words. I do love good jazz and some Country/Western.
- Favorite craft besides writing?
Years ago I loved to paint—but finally decided I should
choose between artistic endeavors and writing, and chose writing.
- Do you play a musical instrument?
Once played the piano, no longer.
- Single or married?
Married to the same cute sailor I went on a blind date with
when I was a senior in high school—many long years ago.
10. Children
or no?
We had five, two boys and three girls. Now we have
many grands and greats, and our 9th great-great is expected in
October.
11. Pets?
A very old cat named Sundance, but we are
surrounded by the grands’ pets which include another cat, a dog, 3 peacocks,
chickens and ducks, and 2 goats.
12. Favorite
place to write?
In my office where I can look out the window and
see the foothills and beyond to the peaks of the Southern Sierra.
13. Favorite
restaurant?
I have two: The Thai Kitchen, and La Concina de
Dona Maggie.
14. Do
you work outside the home?
No, but I have another job that I do right here and
that’s write program designs for people who want to open licensed home for
people with developmental disabilities, children, adults and seniors.
15. What
was the name of the last movie you saw?
I haven’t been to a movie in a theater since the
pandemic, and I’m not sure, but I think it was the first Downton Abbey movie. I
do watch a lot of movies through Netflix and Amazon Prime.
16. Favorite
outdoor activity?
Once was swimming, but haven’t been in the ocean or
pool for a long time. These days, I love to go the coast and sightsee.
17. Pet
peeve?
Not sure I have one.
18. Your
goal in life?
What it always has been, to take care of what needs
to be done and be kind and helpful to all who are around me. And of course, to
entertain those who read my books.
19. Your
most exciting moment?
When I won an award for my non-mystery from Epic, Lingering Spirit, a romance with a touch
of the supernatural. It was based on something that really happened in our
family, a book I felt compelled to write.
20. The
love of your life?
Of course it’s my husband. We’ve spent 71
years together. But I have to add, my
love overflows for all those adults and children who came from our long
marriage. I so enjoy spending time with them.
F.M. Meredith, also known as Marilyn Meredith, has had 48 books published as well as two short stories, most are mysteries, but also a few Christian horror, a roman with supernatural elements, and a cookbook. She’s taught writing in many venues including for Writers Digest and many conferences. She lives in the foothills of the Sierra with her husband.
Her latest book is the mystery, Reversal of Fortune.
You can visit her website at http://fictionforyou.com/ or her blog at https://marilynmeredith.blogspot.com. Connect with her on Twitter and Facebook.
A fortune teller is murdered in the small beach town of Rocky Bluff, California. The RBPD’s investigation uncovers several suspects—all with motives and opportunity. But which one killed her?
The body of a suspect is discovered on the fortune teller’s property. Clearly, the two killings are related, but how? Who is responsible?
Meanwhile, the mayor’s daughter, Kayla, whose best friend is Detective Doug Milligan’s daughter, is upset because her mother’s sister wants her to leave Rocky Bluff to live with her in Los Angeles. Can her friends convince Kayla’s aunt to leave her there with her father?
Book Information
Release Date: April 8, 2022
Publisher: 31 Months LLC;
Soft Cover: ASIN: B09XLQCNZB; 190 pages; $12.99; E-Book, $2.99
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3EA50Eo
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