All That Glitters by Michael Murphy Interview
Help me welcome Michael Murphy to the blog today. Michael has been nice enough to grant us an interview. To find out more about the book please click on the cover above. You will not be disappointed.
Babs….When did you know you wanted to write?
I knew at an early age that I wanted to write. I actually began a novel at age 11, a western. Sadly I never finished it. I learned procrastination at an early age as well.
Babs…..What would you like your readers to get out of All That Glitters?
I want readers to enjoy what I consider a fun historical mystery. This is the second in the Jake and Laura mystery inspired by The Thin Man movies with William Powell and Myrna Loy. These were funny and sophisticated with a couple obviously in love…like Jake and Laura.
Babs…..Do you have a current project in the works?
I just finished the third Jake and Laura novel, Wings in the Dark. It takes place in Hawaii in 1935 and Amelia Earhart…oh, I’ve said too much.
Babs…..Do you have a ritual when you are writing? ie coffee, music, food etc
I’m a morning person, so that’s my time to write. Quiet around the house helps, but in the last year my wife and I adopted five of our grandchildren so quiet time is a cherished commodity.
Babs…..Hobbies outside of writing?
Does raising five children count? Yes it does :).
Babs….What book or books are you currently reading?
Raymond Chandler’s The Big Sleep. I love the way he used the English language; a very distinctive style. After that there are a ton of books I’ve listed on my to read list for 2015. Hope to get to all of them.
Babs….If you could be one character from one of your books who would it be?
Casey Bannister in my first series that started with Try and Catch the Wind. Readers connect with him. He’s tough, determined, caring, has a good sense of humor and totally oblivious when it comes to women. I’m not like him at all, except for the last part.
Babs…Favorite drink?
This is easy, Sugar-free Rockstar. An energy drink without sugar. Not sure what’s in it, but that’s my go to drink…limit one per day.
Babs…..What is your favorite ice cream?
Rocky Road. Has nuts in it and I’m kind of a nutty guy, so we get along.
Babs….What is your favorite food?
Tex-mex. Well, here in Arizona we don’t call it that, we just call it Mexican Food. You probably didn’t know the burrito was invented in Arizona (sorry Texas and California) and it means little donkey, or burro.
My website www.mjmurphy.com
Publisher’s website: http://www.randomhouse.com/book/237076/all-that-glitters-by-michael-murphy/9780804179324/#aboutthebook
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