What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write this book?
I’m a lifelong fan of mystery and suspense novels and was a published author in my youth. After devouring novels by the likes of Harlan Coben, Lee Child, and, more recently, Jeneva Rose, I decided to finally try my hand at the genre. My goal was to create a twist-packed page-turner that I would thoroughly enjoy reading myself. My long career in finance and years working in New York provided much of the background that inspired this debut novel, including many of the eccentric characters contained within its pages.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of your book, what would they be?
- This Must Be the Place (Talking Heads)
– Ted: Material Girl (Madonna)
– Emily: Sussudio (Phil Collins)
– John: If This Is It (Huey Lewis)
– Martin: Million Reasons (Lady Gaga)
– Detective Jeff Robinson
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
Mystery thrillers—the same genre I like to write.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
The final scene—the twist reveal at the end of the book that ties it all together.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
I only like to write when I am wearing workout attire, never formal wear.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
"Be willing to make decisions. That’s the most important quality in a good leader. Don’t fall victim to the 'ready-aim-aim-aim-aim syndrome'. You must be willing to fire." - T. Boone Pickens
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
How well can you really trust those closest to you? What secrets or agendas are they holding close to the vest?
