The Why Behind The Appeal

One of my favorite parts of my job is going out and meeting readers once a book releases. I spend so much time all by myself in front of a keyboard, that having a stretch of time where I actually get to talk to people is a treat.

Generally speaking, the questions I get at book talks are fairly standard–where do I get my ideas from, how long does it take to write a book, do I outline, etc. But this past week, while in New Hampshire, a woman asked me why I write about crime.

I thought about it...