Ask the Author: Allen B. Boyer
Answered Questions (7)
Allen B. Boyer
My family and I took a day trip to Washington D.C. last summer. While walking down a side street I spotted a stray cat. It got my wheels turning about the things that cat must have seen in a big city. That question hung with me and led me to write Blair House Cat Mystery.
Allen B. Boyer
Music is a great motivator. I have gone through tons of music soundtracks and classical music when I write. If I'm working on a particular scene, the music will enhance the mood. Then if I go back to working on that scene a day or two later, listening to the same music will get my mind right back to where I left off.
Allen B. Boyer
The next installment to the Bess Bullock Retirement Home Series. Discreet in the Heat will be out later this year.
Allen B. Boyer
Don't take rejection personally. Publishing is like dating. It only takes one "yes" from someone who believes in the same story that you do.
Allen B. Boyer
I like knowing that I can create something for another person to escape into. It is satisfying to know that you're creating a place for someone to get away from the stress of work or day-to-day activities.
Allen B. Boyer
I work in an odd way. I actually like having two manuscripts going at the same time. If I get stuck with a plot point on one story, I'll work on the other manuscript until I can work through the issue with the first manuscript. Also, sometimes it's good to switch how you write. I took two notebooks with me on a trip to Colorado one summer and it really energized my work on a book.
Allen B. Boyer
I think I liked seeing where the plot went. I don't plan my books. I don't use an outline. For this particular book, I was curious because the story took on a life of its own and led me in some unexpected ways.
About Goodreads Q&A
Ask and answer questions about books!
You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.
See Featured Authors Answering Questions
Learn more