Two Mystery Writers and What they Have in Common
Marilyn and I were talking about subjects for blogs, and for some unfathomable reason I suggested we discuss the things we have in common. Could be fun, right? Of course, first of all we’re both authors and we both write mysteries. Marilyn’s are a little more serious and mine are a little lighter, so we give you a choice. However, I have to admit, Marilyn’s stories have made me smile more than once. Yes, we are fans of each other’s books. I believe we take special care when creating our characters. We’ve both created characters who we’ve allowed to grow and change – just like real life people. We both do a lot of research, and we enjoy it. Although we each write fiction, the stories still need to be believable. Researching and including information in our stories can be tricky sometimes, but our books are a work of love, so it’s worth the effort. Although my family is much smaller, Marilyn and I are both family-oriented. We care about our families and friends...