What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Throwback?
Because of my psychology background, I’m always interested in childhood experiences and trauma—how they are processed and how they shape us in adulthood.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of The Throwback, what would they be?
A good song for this one would be Take a Bow by Rihanna. It reflects how my main character, Skylar Whelan, was fooled by her husband.
What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
Mystery/suspense/thriller leaning more towards a literary style.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
Right now I’m reading a mystery by Clare Macintosh and have a few waiting from authors like Anne Cleeves, Louise Penny, and Tana French.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
One where an unfortunate man is misled by a text to his peril.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
When I get frustrated/ can’t get the plot together, I take a bubble bath. Somehow, things come to me as I am relaxing in the warm water, allowing my mind to drift.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
Trust the process!
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
I hope my readers will take away the link between our early childhood years and how they impact our adulthood, for better or worse, and how, as individuals, we may process the same experience very differently, leading to confusion and hurt.
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