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Pepper Anne

Pepper Anne
BIOGRAPHY

Pepper Anne is a 7th generation Texan, where she and her family currently reside. She gained experience working alongside private investigators where she learned to find detailed information about stories of interest and eventually expose their cover-ups.

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The Notorious Texas Swindler: The Mastermind Behind The Grayson County Five
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Pepper Anne Interview On 13, Feb 2023

"An actual crime author, Pepper Anne gained experience working alongside private investigators. She was born in central Texas and is a seventh-generation Texan. She has always had an interest in writing. She enjoys gardening, refinishing furniture, and decorating."
Where have you spent most of your childhood?

I was born in central Texas and I am a seventh generation Texan. Most of my family still resides in and around the Austin area, and that is where I spent a majority of my childhood. Though I don’t currently reside there now, I still consider the Austin area home.

When did you begin writing? Does the process energize or exhaust you?

I’ve always had an interest in writing, even as a little girl I dabbled in it, but I didn’t seriously consider doing it until after the death of my grandpa Riley in 2006. Not too long after that, I decided to delve into my first true crime story, which happened to be about a family member, and like they say, the rest is history.

For me, the writing process can be an emotional one. It’s exciting to find a story that you can connect with and that you want to share with others. My favorite part of the writing process is researching; digging through court records, interviewing individuals who are tied to the story, scanning through police reports, FOIA records and reading victim’s statements. The exhausting part of writing for me is reliving the crimes that the perpetrators in the story have lived and then rewriting it multiple times. By the time I’ve finished the section that I’m working on, it can sometimes feel like I’ve lived through the eyes of some of the victims, but through words only.

Where did you go to college and what was your major? What interested you in it?

I took some courses at the local community college, Austin Community College or ACC, but I eventually transferred to Concordia University. I am still working on my degree. My major has changed over time, but I am currently working on my degree in Bachelor of Arts in Communication. I chose this degree because in writing, it requires a lot of research and there are times I have to collaborate with others, and I felt that this would be an ideal fit for me.

How has culture (slang, accents, trends, non-written rules) varied from generation to generation in your family?

I don’t know that it really has. Some traditions that we still hold dear will always remain, like my Aunt Earlene’s famous breakfast casserole, or her well loved oatmeal cookies. That lady can cook. My cousin Bubba makes the best canned pickles and his barbeque is to die for, but as far as how culture varies from generation to generation in my family, we were all raised with similar, if not the same values. We’ve shared a lot of food, shed a lot of tears, had more laughs than most, but more importantly, we are always there for one another when any one of us needs something. Society hasn’t changed that for my family, and for that, I’m grateful.

How would you describe your experience of working alongside a private investigator?

My experience working alongside a private investigator was one of the most memorable and enjoyable times of my life. I absolutely loved the thrill of it and I learned so much in the process. It is the reason I have a deep seated interest in bounty hunting, but opted to write true crime instead.

I enjoyed the stakeouts, serving process papers and interviewing possible witnesses involved in the cases that I worked on. The thrill of the possible danger was exciting and at times it became scary, which is why I chose to write about stories instead of chasing them.

Is it necessary to experience something to write about it?

No, however, after spending countless hours researching, writing and rewriting, it is easy to empathize with the individuals that I am writing about. As an author, it is easy to feel connected to the individuals in the story like I am somehow involved. It makes me feel like I am part of the experience.

How long did it take you to research for your book, The Notorious Texas Swindler?

I spent over a decade researching and writing The Notorious Texas Swindler, and although the information I uncovered surrounding the cases left me with more questions than I’m comfortable with, I made the decision to write about what I had found thus far. Although the book is published, I will always continue to research and investigate the cases due to the information I uncovered until I feel satisfied with the outcome.

When you're not writing, what are some things you like to do for fun?

I enjoy gardening, refinishing furniture and decorating. I love spending time with family and friends at backyard gatherings, watching football and looking for the next great read at the local bookstore. My most favorite time of all is spent with my house trained lop eared bun, Luce and I enjoy watching him look for the hidden Craisins in all his puzzles.

How do you normally get inspiration for your characters? Which of your characters do you relate to most and why?

While working on The Notorious Texas Swindler, I realized almost immediately that my inspiration for the individuals in the story came from them. They were willing to share their story with me, because they wanted people to know what they went through. I made it my job to do just that by telling it in their words just as they relayed them to me.

I can relate to a lot of the individuals in the story, but the one who stuck out the most to me was Vincent, the husband who was held hostage in his home in the middle of a shootout. Writing the chapter, “A Texas Size Shootout,” which tells about Vincent and his wife Irma’s story, was the most difficult chapter for me to write, and even to this day, I can’t read it without tearing up. The reason it affects me so is because the Forrester’s are just like my own family.

What are some warning signs about the reliability of a true crime book?

As an author, I have learned that I am only as accurate as the information that the witnesses give to me; even after that, it is still vital to verify everyone’s information. It’s always advisable, as a true crime author, to have legal counsel, mainly a literary attorney on hand, which I do.

Are true crime books and documentaries bad for society as some people claim?

No, I do not believe true crime books or documentaries are bad for society. People have been fascinated with crime ever since the beginning of time, and to believe that informing society of these bad natured acts is bad is just nonsense. They are resources that are made available to the public with the advice of law enforcement, who may in some instances be looking for leads to unsolved cases, or educate and make society aware of the goings on. The actual crime in itself is what’s bad for society, not the information that helps to educate people about the acts themselves.

What is your favorite media: book, television show, film, or podcast? If you listen to podcasts, what is your favorite podcast?

I think it’s wonderful that there are so many variations of media and I like them all. I enjoy a great television show that lays out the facts about a story then tries to sway you in one direction and then back again about whose guilty and who's not. Books are probably the ones I lean more towards the most, because I’m constantly looking for new reads. Although I am new to the world of podcasts, I enjoy listening to them also, one in particular is The Blue Collar Enlightenment Show. When I first started promoting my book, Jonah and T were the first ones to interview me, and they have both been dear friends of mine ever since.

What is the #1 mistake that you see first-time authors make? What mistakes did you make on your road to becoming an author?

When writing a story, oftentimes, it can be hard to keep up your confidence, especially when you’re the only one promoting it, but if it’s a story you feel strong enough about, then get behind it and scream as loud as you can. There are so many talented first-time authors who are trying to get their stories out there, and believe me the struggle is real. Listen to those who are standing behind you and encouraging you because they wouldn’t be singing your praises if they didn’t believe in you. If they didn’t believe in you and your work they certainly wouldn’t be telling you to do something that would make you look bad, so embrace those that support your project, because they are your people. And you’ll know them when you find them!

The one mistake that I made when I first started out was that I allowed others to set an unrealistic timeline for me of when my book would be completed. Writing is a process and it takes time, so get behind your project and know that it’s going to take as long as it’s going to take, and if you want to see it become successful be patient and allow it to happen at the right time.

What are some author milestones you've achieved so far? What more do you hope to achieve in ten years' time?

The number one author milestone for me that I achieved was that I wrote a book and I got it published! I have a great support system and my book is on library bookshelves all over the U.S. How awesome is that?

I don’t know what my goals are yet for the next ten years, but I am always on the lookout for my next story. I hope to have written and published another book by then.

How did you first come across the AllAuthor website? What do you like or dislike about the site?

I first learned about the AllAuthor website from my PA, Laura. She is absolutely amazing and I suggest if you don’t have a PA, look into getting one. The AllAuthor website has helped me in promoting my book and for that I am very grateful. I am a fan of the AllAuthor website.

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    • If you could choose three people to invite for a dinner party, who would they be and why?
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      • If I could invite any three people to a dinner party, it would be Stevie Ray Vaughan, Princess Diana and Patsy Cline.

        I met Stevie Ray Vaughan at an Austin Aqua Festival event in Austin when I was a kid and he was such a nice guy! Not to mention, he was one of the best, if not the best, blues players of all time.

        Princess Diana was a real humanitarian and she was loved by all. Her elegance and grace made her one of the most memorable women of our time.

        I grew up listening to Patsy Cline on the radio. I'd love to invite her to a dinner party, if it was possible, and hear her sing her little heart out, because that gal could really sing.
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      • I have always wanted to take a vacation and travel to different bookstores to see what they have and stock up on more books.
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      • If I were to change my genre, I would write comedy, because laughter is good for the soul. Plus, I have some great stories that I hope to someday share with others.
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      • When I’m writing, my work schedule is all over the place. I can write all day long, or I can stay up all night and write till the early morning hours. I don’t have a set schedule. I write when an idea comes to me and I only stop to sleep, then I’m back at the keyboard until it’s done.
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