Interview with Molly Tyler, star of my Bread and Batter Series.

[image error]Hi Molly. Thanks for stopping by.  Can you start by telling us a little bit about what you do?

Sure! Thanks for hosting me. My partner, Olivia and I, own Bread & Batter Bakery. We sell bread, doughnuts, bagels, and cupcakes, etcetera.  When I’m not at the bakery, I’m busy solving murders.

Murders? As in plural? But you live in a small town, don’t you? How many murders can there be? Where exactly is Destiny?

Yes, I do live in a small town. Destiny is in upstate New York, right on a gorgeous lake. It’s surrounded by apple orchards and wineries. It’s the kind of town where most people know each other, which can be great, or can totally grate on your nerves! The murder thing is not the norm, I assure you. The first murder involved a well-known orchard owner. You’ll read more about her when my book comes out in November! The second murder you’ll read more about later. I don’t want to give anything away.

You were instrumental in finding out who killed the orchard owner, weren’t you?

I can’t take all the credit. If it weren’t for my ex-husband’s grandmother, Jane, the murderer may still be running loose. No offense intended toward our police department and a certain handsome detective.

How do you feel about murder solving?

I like it. It’s like solving a puzzle, figuring out how all the pieces fit. I loved Nancy Drew as a child. I’m not attracted to the actual murder, and I don’t want to know about the gory details, thank you very much, but I love the old-fashioned police work: Finding a motive, researching people-that’s so easy now, with the Internet-and just plain talking to people.

Do people tend to open up to you because they know you?

I think so. I’m good at getting people to talk. I’m a good listener.

Speaking of a certain handsome detective, aren’t you romantically involved?

Yes. I’m very happy about it, even though he’s a meat eater and loves big trucks. Pick your battles, right? Am I smiling like an idiot?

Not at all.  I feel your happiness! What does he think of your involvement in the murder solving business?

We should move on to the next question, ha ha. He’s proud of me, but I’m sure he’s said in so many words that he prefers I stick to bread and bagels and running Bread & Batter. He can’t deny though, I have a two and two record.

That deserves congratulations! What surprises you the most about murder?

Thanks! What surprises me most is the reasons behind it. There was a lot of personal pain behind the two murders I’ve solved. Okay, helped solve.

That makes sense.  So, who are your best friends in Destiny?

Oh, that’s easy! Olivia, whom I’ve mentioned, and Emily. She owns the bookstore next door to Bread & Batter. Then there’s my book club. The Destiny Divas. We’re all friends as well, even though we don’t see each other more than once a month. I used them to solve murder number two. 

That’s so neat. Sounds like you’ve got a busy life. For my last questions please say the first thing that comes to your mind:

Color Pink

Pet  My basset hound, Noelle, and Sean’s basset hound, Beau

Book Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier. I love a good suspenseful mystery 

Movie Ah, too many to name! Give me a good romance or comedy 

Coffee or tea  Tea!

Beach or mountains  Beach every time

Season Summer! 

Alone time Cooking, baking, reading, lying in the sun, boating, walking Noelle 

Thank for sharing a little of your life, Molly. I’m looking forward  to talking to you again! My pleasure! I’ll come back anytime!