Interview with Sarah Stuart, Author of Broken Promises

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Broken Promises (DCI Gerald Croft Crime Thrillers Book 4)?

There are three threads. Two of them twist together at the end, and the third muddles the waters of the investigation. Brenda is designed to show the underfunding of the NHS – I gather from American readers that their medical services have nosedived too. Trevor and Paul are, in their different ways, greedy, and I featured crimes showing that as differently as possible from those used in the previous three books.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Broken Promises (DCI Gerald Croft Crime Thrillers Book 4), what would they be?

Trevor – If I Were a Rich Man.
Christine – What I Did for Love.
Brenda – Wouldn’t It Be Lovely: “All I Want is a Room Somewhere…”

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

I like most fiction, from historical to romance to thrillers. The books I call Romantic Suspense might almost be classed as thrillers, but my current favourite genre to write is Police Procedural, although DCI Gerald Croft often breaks the rules.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Anything by Dick Francis. They’re dated, but they have wonderful settings, well-drawn characters, clever plots, and a twist in the tale.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

DCI Croft’s Thames river boat ride with a killer heading for the rough seas of the English Channel.

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

Walking within sight and sound of a river.

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

“Keep buggering on” – Winston Churchill.

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

To leave an honest review on Amazon. I made vast changes to the first book I published after reading the reviews, and it subsequently won a prestigious award. Readers have more power than they realise, but they rarely use it.

Sarah Stuart is the author of the new book Broken Promises (DCI Gerald Croft Crime Thrillers Book 4)

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