Meet today’s guest, Carolyn Arnold.
She is an international bestselling and award-winning author, as well as a speaker, teacher, and inspirational mentor. She has four continuing fiction series and has written nearly thirty books. Both her female detective and FBI profiler series have been praised by those in law enforcement as being accurate and entertaining, leading her to adopt the trademark, POLICE PROCEDURALS RESPECTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT™.
Today, she answers a few questions for us and gives us insight into her life as a mystery author.
When you first begin writing a new book, is your main focus on the characters or the plot?
I’d have to say it’s really a blend of both. I approach writing a book without an outline and with merely an idea of the storyline. Oftentimes, I don’t even know the identity of the killer until my characters work through the investigation. Both the characters and the plot are strengthened through the editing process.
Why do you write within your chosen genre?
I love the logical progression and intrigue that goes with the mystery genre. The fact that I love to read mysteries and watch crime dramas has also made writing in the genre only a matter of time.
How much research goes into your fiction writing? What is your approach?
As an author of police and FBI procedurals, a lot of research goes into each of my books. I need to know how real life police or FBI would handle situations, have an understanding of forensics and weapons, as well as a grasp of the human aspect—the interaction between departments of law enforcement and within a department.
I’m grateful to have contacts from law enforcement who are generous in sharing their wisdom and experience with me.
Is there a time of day or night when you're most creative?
It used to always be the morning, but that’s not always the case anymore.
Describe your writing environment. (Do you prefer noise or silence? Is your work area messy or neat? What do you see when you look around you?)
Oh, I love working in my office for the most part, but sometimes during the summer, I’ll take my laptop outside and write on my patio.
I prefer just above tomb silent and my work area is somewhat messy with papers everywhere… (bows head in embarrassment).
Today, she answers a few questions for us and gives us insight into her life as a mystery author.
When you first begin writing a new book, is your main focus on the characters or the plot?
I’d have to say it’s really a blend of both. I approach writing a book without an outline and with merely an idea of the storyline. Oftentimes, I don’t even know the identity of the killer until my characters work through the investigation. Both the characters and the plot are strengthened through the editing process.
Why do you write within your chosen genre?
I love the logical progression and intrigue that goes with the mystery genre. The fact that I love to read mysteries and watch crime dramas has also made writing in the genre only a matter of time.
How much research goes into your fiction writing? What is your approach?
As an author of police and FBI procedurals, a lot of research goes into each of my books. I need to know how real life police or FBI would handle situations, have an understanding of forensics and weapons, as well as a grasp of the human aspect—the interaction between departments of law enforcement and within a department.
I’m grateful to have contacts from law enforcement who are generous in sharing their wisdom and experience with me.
Is there a time of day or night when you're most creative?
It used to always be the morning, but that’s not always the case anymore.
Describe your writing environment. (Do you prefer noise or silence? Is your work area messy or neat? What do you see when you look around you?)
Oh, I love working in my office for the most part, but sometimes during the summer, I’ll take my laptop outside and write on my patio.
I prefer just above tomb silent and my work area is somewhat messy with papers everywhere… (bows head in embarrassment).
And don’t forget to sign up for her newsletter for up-to-date information on release and special offers at http://carolynarnold.net/newsletters.
“There’s action and romance… The story line is
quick and light—perfect for beach reading! It was my first introduction to her
work, and I’m looking forward to seeing how Sean and Sara continue in the next
phase of their life… It’s definitely a book for those who love the cozy mystery
set. I’ll be reading more!”
–Stephanie Pitcher,
Bestselling author
Book Overview:
This wasn't in the travel brochure…
There's only so much relaxation two former detectives
can handle—even if they're on their honeymoon. With their recent fall into
money, Sean and Sara McKinley should be living it up, enjoying the sun and
beaches of Cancun . But heading into their third week they've had just
about enough lying around.
When the husband of a couple they've befriended is
kidnapped and held for ransom, it has the McKinleys putting their experience to
use. As they set out in the unfamiliar landscape of paradise, the investigation
will have them risking their lives to stop a killer.
Available in e-book and paperback.
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& Noble | Apple
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For more retailer links visit: http://carolynarnold.net/vacation-is-murder.
About the McKinley
Mysteries:
Romance. Humor. Murder. Are you looking for a murder mystery without all the
graphic violence and foul language? Something that you can enjoy in an
afternoon and walk away feeling good about afterward? How about a dash of humor
and romance? If so, meet former detectives Sean and Sara McKinley. When a
billionaire leaves them all his money, they no longer have to work, but they
find themselves sticking to what they’re good at—solving murders. Undercover,
off the books, and around the world, they’ll get to the bottom of things…and
romance it up along the way.
This is the perfect book
series for fans of Hart to Hart, Castle, Colombo
About the Author
Carolyn Arnold is an international bestselling and award-winning
author, as well as a speaker, teacher, and inspirational mentor. She has four
continuing fiction series and has written nearly thirty books. Both her female
detective and FBI profiler series have been praised by those in law enforcement
as being accurate and entertaining, leading her to adopt the trademark, POLICE
PROCEDURALS RESPECTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT™.
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And don’t forget to sign up for her newsletter for up-to-date
information on release and special offers at http://carolynarnold.net/newsletters.
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