In the Interview Room — Irene Bennet Brown

Today I welcome award-winning author Irene Bennett Brown to Terry’s Place. Best known for her YA and adult historical novels, Irene has found new delight in writing cozy mysteries.

Plotter or Pantser?

I’m a definite plotter. Once I have an idea I’m excited about, I create character sketches, write a paragraph summary, do research, and then write a 10 to 15 page synopsis which I mark into chapters. This helps me create a first draft, then polished pages, in the same way house plans work for a ho...