What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Ghosts, Garters, and Grimoires?
I wanted to finish out this series because I’d had so much fun writing the first book. The characters were snarky, funny, and mildly wide-eyed at midlife and their new magical abilities. So I started, and as usual, the characters took over and wrote the book they wanted. There’s a conspiracy, corporate corruption, and plenty of shenanigans. Plus, they solved a social problem. I was grateful.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Ghosts, Garters, and Grimoires, what would they be?
Dana Preston – "Ghostbusters" by Ray Parker Jr.
Laurie Olson – "Old King" by Neil Young, or "You Ain’t Nothin’ But a Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley.
Skye Yarrow – "Witchy Woman" by the Eagles.
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
Paranormal women’s fiction and urban fantasy. I write PWF, but also paranormal cozy mysteries, supernatural suspense, plus thrillers, and historical women’s fiction under two different pen names.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
• The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris – Evie Woods
• Stakes, Cakes and Mandrakes – Colleen Gleason
• Crossroads Magic – T.J. Green
• Johnny Nova – Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki (magical teacher)
• Waiting for The Secret of Secrets – Dan Brown
• Pendergast: The Beginning – Preston & Child
• And aren’t we all waiting for the next Rebecca Yarros book? OK, TMI.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
The opening, because it just popped into my head. In the very beginning, Dana is dressed to the 9’s and suffering from all the pinches of clothes and the strain of too-high heels. It doesn’t fit her at all, but her husband’s campaign stylist (he’s running for office) is a total fashionista—and a snob.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
I like to open my manuscript first thing in the morning and work on it, even just a little bit. Then it sort of plays in the back of my mind the rest of the day like a song you can’t stop hearing. When I get stuck, I go do something, and something will pop into my head that shows me what’s next or how to solve the problem.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
I grew up in the South during the Civil Rights Movement, and I learned that anything is possible.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
Never give up.
Theresa Crater is the author of the new book Ghosts, Garters, and Grimoires
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