Soundtracks? Theme Songs? Help an Author Out.

I’m going to be at ThrillerFest next month, and I’ve been assigned to a panel called, “Is There a Soundtrack For Your Book?” For me, the short answer is no but the question reminded me of a post I did on writing to music a number of years (and books) ago. I’m revisiting it here. At the end of this post, I have a Big Question for you. Two questions, actually, and I’m hoping you’ll help me out.

Every writer has “ideal” writing conditions. Some like crowded, busy venues, others sequester themselv...