John Lindermuth

Hi John Lindermuth is visiting us today - I am sure you will enjoy his

replies.

What is the working title of your book?

A Burning Desire

Where did the idea come from for the book?

I think it may have originated with hearing a song on the radio.

What genre does your book fall under?

Mystery/suspense

Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?

Whoa! Let’s get the book published first.

What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?

An enemy from the past stalks a detective and his lover.

Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?

Hopefully, by the publisher of previous books in the series.

How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?

Six to eight months.

What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?

I’d prefer not to be seen as derivative. If you like mysteries set in a small-town environment, centered on character and plot twists, you might like my stories.

Who or what inspired you to write this book?

Sticks Hetrick, my main character, who is always jiggling more ideas.

What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest?

In addition to the mystery element, readers of romance might be interested in the growing relationships of Sticks and Anita and Sticks’ protégés Flora and Harry.

I was tagged by:

Margaret Blake.

I tag: [3 other published writers ]

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Practice To Deceive (August 2012), Whiskey Creek Press

The Limping Dog (March 2012), Whiskey Creek Press

Fallen From Grace (March 2011), Wild Oak

http://jrlindermuth.com

Questions

My writer friend Beth Elliot sent me these very interesting questions, so rather than plot a blog this month, I thought I would answer them here. It's much more fun.

 What is the working title of your book?

I have just completed a book and have had it accepted called Under a Grecian Moon.

Where did the idea come from for the book?

I was sitting looking out of my window on a cold, wet, miserable Tuesday morning. I wished I was somewhere warm and sunny and there you go - I thought I will take myself to a Greek island, and what do you know it all kicked off.

What genre does your book fall under?

Romance with a little mystery but not a romantic suspense.

Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?

The man would be difficult, he is in my head and does not remind me of anyone I have ever seen or known. Yes, he is that gorgeous. I'd like to play the heroine - yes, I know I am too old, but Judy Dench when she was young would be perfect. However, I do like Rachel Stirling.

What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?

Their lives were full of secrets and lies.

Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?

My book will be published by Whiskey Creek Press.

How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?

I never write drafts. My mind doesn't work that way, I never know how things are going to work out. I just go with it and plot as I go along. I could not have a draft and then write around it, it would be too technical for me, but I do know it works for lots of people, just not me.

What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?

I like to think it's unique.

Who or what inspired you to write this book?

As I said in the beginning, I wanted to be somewhere warm and sunny so I took myself off to this wonderful island. While I was there I met this gorgeous Greek but there had to be so many complications!

What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest?

The heroine, she is strong and gutsy. She has had to learn to hide her feelings.

I was tagged by: BETH ELLIOT.

I tagged John Lindermuth.