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Linda Merlino is the author of  Room of Tears (July 23 2013),Hudson Catalina(2008-Belly of the Whale & re-release 9/14/12), Swan Boat Souvenir (self-published 2003) she began writing fiction as a young mother on the sidelines of endless soccer practices.  Linda wrote anytime any place.  A manuscript filled a carton in the back seat of her car.  Many years have passed since those early beginnings, but her work continues to be inspired by her children.

The author has a fascination with heroes and writes her fiction to honor ordinary men and women who react unselfishly in extraordinary circumstances.  She extends her gratitude to all who keep us safe and free.

Her hometown is outside of Boston.  She lived for many years in New York City and more recently calls Connecticut her home.

Find the author on the web:

http://www.lindamerlino.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Linda-Merlino/344726105628746

http://www.gooddaysnodays.blogspot.com

http://www.imajinbooks.com  

merlinolinda@gmail.com    

Q: What’s inside the mind of a suspense author?

A: On any given day the answer might change – to pull the reader through the pages of a fiction novel there has to be a twist they didn’t see coming – the mind needs to invent the unexpected.

Q: Tell us why readers should buy ROOM of TEARS.

A: The background of this story is 9/11.  We were all somewhere on that day-close or far.  Very few people escaped the impact of the magnitude of that tragedy.  Reading ROOM of TEARS is thought provoking, inspiring and asks us to believe in miracles.

Q: What makes a good suspense story?

A: ROOM of TEARS is more than suspense – it is a mystery revealed.  A good mystery keeps the reader wondering – wanting more-turning the page and not putting the book down.

Q: What is a regular writing day like for you?

A: My writing days used to begin at 5am and I would write for a few hours before I left for work.  I would resume writing in the evening gaining a few more hours.  Over the past year I have started to write longer at night and begin later in the morning.  My work scheduled changed allowing a later start.  Discipline is essential.  Perseverance and determination must co-exist.

Q: What do you find most rewarding about being an author?

A: Writing is a solo craft.  Some writers prefer to write without an audience.  When you make the leap and extend your writer’s neck out to even one person you become brave and courageous.  The best part of being an author: knowing that someone has been touched by your words.

Q: How did you celebrate the completion of your book?

A: Dinner & champagne!!! Clink – clink with the faces I love.

Purchase ROOM OF TEARS on AMAZON.