S.F. Baumgartner

That would be hard to pick. I suppose my favorite would be holiday celebrations with extended families and friends. Lots of fun.

That would be decades ago. Sorry, I don't remember.

I'm not really sure. My first attempt was when I was barely out of high school. Not until recently that I took the plunge to dive in deep.

Well, my Faith is important to me. So, I'd like to incorporate it in the stories I tell. The characters I portray in the suspense thrillers are Christians (main characters anyway), they must rely on their Faith to get them through dangerous times.

I like to read crime thrillers and I love crime TV shows. Over the years, the ideas mashed together and inspired the series.

Like I said earlier, the main characters are Christians and they must rely on their Faith in times of danger. I incorporate Christian themes, actually universal themes, like forgiveness, redemption, sacrifice, in the novels.

I'm a plotter and I love Save the Cat Write a Novel story structure. I always start out with that, but I'm not a rigid plotter. I know the beginning and ending. Sometimes, when I write, the characters like to take me on a different path. And other times, inspiration hits me while I write. But these are all during the middle of the story (the twists & turns). I'll always get to the ending I plan.

I would say yes and no. I get inspiration from some TV crime show characters. A lot from my imagination. And a few from my own circle of friends & family.

I haven't heard any feedback from my readers on this point yet.

It is very important to keep readers engaged.

Well, the pandemic for one. Finding time and inspiration and focus are a challenge sometimes.

I binge watch crime TV shows and oftentimes, an idea will spark.

I don't remember who, but having a daily writing goal is a good tip for me. I hit the target then I know I can rest.

Yes, book 1 is scheduled for release in late September. I'm working on book 2 now. As of now, book 2 is slated for an early 2024 release.

I joined when it was still new. We early adopters got to vote on the logo. It's amazing in a few short years, the site has grown so much.