Interview with Lucinda Race, Author of Ghosts & Gowns

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Ghosts & Gowns (A Dress Designer Cozy Mystery Series Book 1)?

I found these awesome covers up for a pre-made sale, and I had to have them. Which meant I needed to develop a storyline to go with them. I used this new series as a spinoff from the Bookstore Cozy Mystery Series, where some of my favorite characters will pop in from time to time.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Ghosts & Gowns (A Dress Designer Cozy Mystery Series Book 1), what would they be?

Ghost by Justin Bieber.

What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Paranormal cozy, cozy mystery, pirate romance, and contemporary. I just love to read everything I can.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

The Bloomin’ Psychic Series by Annable Chase.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

When Claudia Grant is getting ready to walk into Colton Prescott’s home. The weathered Cape Cod-style home with a bright red door and black shutters nestled among the maple trees caught my eye. Large evergreen bushes flanked the door. Aside from the walkway from the street, the house was private. “This must be the place.” I gripped the steering wheel tightly, noticing my hands had a slight tremor. “It looks deserted.” “He’s a loner.” I parked with a clear view of the front door, turned off the Jeep, and left the keys in the ignition. “If you get chilly, turn it back on. I won’t be long.” She studied the house. “Are you sure you don’t want me to come with you?” “I’ll be fine.”

Could I be confronting a cold-blooded killer? The thought chilled my blood more than the winter air seeping into the vehicle. “I need a minute or two.” “Take all the time you need. Mr. Prescott isn’t going anywhere. Besides, he asked to see you, so making him cool his heels might be good.” Ten minutes or more later, I opened the Jeep door and hopped out. Working on my confidence, I pulled back my shoulders and strode up the walk. A circular, black, wrought iron door knocker positioned mid-door begged to be used. I rapped three times. The door groaned and eased open. This was just like every horror movie I had never watched.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I have to eat breakfast at my desk to start my day.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

When trying something new, I ignore being uncomfortable and try it anyway.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

That I made them chuckle and escape for a little while, reading my book.

Lucinda Race is the author of the new book Ghosts & Gowns – A Craft and Ghost Cozy Mystery

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