Hello Jenna and thank you for this
interview. I will be awarding two people who comment their choice of
one of my books. The choices are, Murder
Most Foul, Wicked Intentions, Twisted Love, The Crime of the Century,
Flagitious, Loves, Myths, and Monsters, or Poems About Life, Love, and
Everything in Between.
Author Note: 4.5* Review for "Flagitious" from Manic Readers.
Review: Interesting stories and I have to say I
read this book in one hour. I would definitely say Flagitious is filled with
suspense, intrigue and violent situations that will keep readers guessing until
they turn the last page.
Reviewed by Fran from Manic Readers
on January 16, 2015
When did you first have the thought you'd
like to write a book? I have always
been able to write. I prefer to write and read action packed books.
What was your path to getting this book
written and published? What type of research did you do? I
scoured the Internet seeking a publisher. I really did not want to go the
self-publishing route. I also gathered my information for the stories from
newspaper clippings, and the Internet.
Where did the idea for your story come from? These
stories are based on true cases.
Did you face any blocks while writing the
book, and if so, how did you handle them? If not, what's your secret? I
researched lycanthrope for the story, The Tarot Card Murders, and artificial
insemination for “The Other Couple’s Child.”
What did you learn from the writing process? How time consuming writing and self-promoting is.
Writing is though, very gratifying.
What are some of your favorite books and
why? I love Black Beauty, and Charlotte’s Web, because they are so
enchanting and sad, but have happy endings. I read books by Aphrodite Jones,
and Gregg Olsen, because they concern true crime
Would you like to try your hand at writing
a different genre? Which one and
why? I started a children’s book many
years ago, but never finished it. I would like to return to that genre.
If you were not a writer, what would your
dream job be? I had many dreams while growing up. I wanted to be a
stewardess and fly to exotic places. I wanted to be a jockey because of my love
of horses. But I think I would have studied art more aggressively, and been a
canvas painter.
What aspect of writing gives you the most
trouble? When to end the story. It
Who
is your favorite hero/heroine? That is easy, James Bond. Who doesn’t love a brave,
handsome and daring man.
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Blurbs for “Flagitious” a four crime/mystery anthology
“Too Solve His Mother’s Murder”
After his Air Force career
was interrupted by his mother’s untimely murder, Steven Moore, returned home.
Met with a cold reception of lies, secrets, and threats, he is determined too
find Wanda’s killer, even at the cost of his own life. Was Wanda a victim of the legendary Hatchet
Man? Was this loving and devoted mother killed because of her shady past, or
for her inheritance? Between finding the
truth and falling in love, Steven stops at nothing, too solve his mother’s
murder.
“The Other Couple’s Child”
Charlotte had it all. A
loving and devoted husband. Supportive family and friends, and a house full of
beautiful children. Everything was perfect for this Super Mom, until a medical
procedure turns her life upside down, and spirals into a child abduction case.
Time is running out. Will police arrive in time to save Charlotte and the other
couple’s child?
“3381 Market Street”
Katherine Sims, a young widow
working for a brokerage firm in a small southeastern town, is tired of the
excuses concerning Charlie’s absence. She knows something terrible must have
happened to her favorite nephew with the sad blue-eyes. After exposing the
killer, Katherine’s life is turned upside down and she finds herself fighting
for her life. Filled with maniacal suspects, a Satanic Cult, and danger around
each corner, this story depicts one woman’s courage too avenge a child’s
murder, while finding unexpected love.
“The Tarot Card Murders”
New Detective, and ex-navel
man, twenty-six-year-old Nick Difozzio, returns to his small county determined
too abolish crime. Not until death knocked on his door, did he know the face of
evil. Will the decorated veteran destroy the Lycanthropes, or will he succumb
to their murderess desires and become one of them? He took an oath too protect,
honor, and uphold the law, but can he defy the lust, riches, and power offered,
or are the ‘dark forces’ stronger than his will?
Excerpt from “3381 Market
Street”
Hearing the verdict, prisoner Jessie Ellis went berserk. Whipping out a
pistol previously concealed under the defense table by a friend.
The small
sand-haired man with dark eyes, jumped to his feet. Firing two warning shots
into the ceiling of the century-old building, with his free hand, Ellis seized
his defense attorney, Yolanda Stamen, for a human shield.
"AHHHHH!" a woman screamed from the
gallery, and fainted.
"Get
back! I ain't goin' to no prison," the thirty-eight-year-old father of
eight shouted, pressing his weapon tightly to his attorney's head. "I'll
kill her . . . right here and now . . . I mean it."
Immediately, the courtroom went wild.
Jurors and spectators alike ran from the gun-wielding, just-convicted baby
killer.
Ignoring her
pleas, Jessie shoved his hostage ahead of him down the hallway. In the lobby,
again surrounded by officers, Jessie shouted, "You bastards! I'm not
kiddin'." He waved his gun at the mob. "I'll blow this bitch away. I
want that cop car and I want it now."
Shaking his
head, the tall slender green-eyed prosecutor said, "Jessie, you'll never
get away with it. You have no escape. Don't make them kill you. Hand over your
gun." Despite Greg Langdon's brave words, his shaking outstretched hand
revealed his inner fears.
Ignoring
every warning and still clutching his attorney, Jessie slid his way through to
the front door. Once outside, he found more lawmen waiting, guns fixed.
Author Bio:
JoAnne has been a long-time
resident of southeastern Ohio, and worked in the blue-collar industry most of
her life. Besides having seven novels under her belt, JoAnne canvas paints.
When not busy with hobbies or working outside the home, JoAnne spends time with
relatives, and volunteers her time within the community.
JoAnne is a member of the
International Women’s Writing Guild, Savvy Authors, Coffee Time Romance,
Paranormal Romance Guild, True Romance Studios, National Writers Association,
the Hocking Hill's Arts and Craftsmen Association, The Hocking County
Historical Society and Museum, and the Hocking Hills Regional Welcome
Center.
JoAnne believes in family
values and following your dreams. Her original canvas paintings, can be found
at: http://www.booksandpaintingsbyjoanne.com
Other books by JoAnne:
"WICKED INTENTIONS"
a paranormal/mystery anthology
"LOVES', MYTHS' AND
MONSTERS'," a fantasy anthology
"THE CRIME OF THE
CENTURY," a biography true-crime
“POEMS ABOUT LIFE, LOVE, AND
EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN”
"TWISTED LOVE," a
true-crime anthology
“MURDER MOST FOUL,” a
detective/mystery
Contact JoAnne:
Amazon Author Page: http://amazon.com/author/joannemyers
Facebook Author Page: http://facebook.com/authorpage.joannemyers
Facebook Profile Page: http://www.facebook.com/joanne.myers.927
Email: joannemyers@frontier.com
Website: Books and Paintings by JoAnne
JoAnne’s Blogs:
Jo Anne’s Postings: https://joannemyers.wordpress.com/
Jo Anne’s Blog: http://joannemyers.blogspot.com/
Books and Paintings by JoAnne
Blog: http://www.booksandpaintingsbyjoanne.com/page2
JoAnne’s WordPress Blog:
Buy links:
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Thank you, JoAnne, for visiting my blog and sharing your work with us! I wish you all the best luck for your future endeavors. Readers: don't forget to comment for your chance to win one of JoAnne's books!
-J.E. Johnson
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