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Goodreads asked J.T. Ellison:

How do you get inspired to write?

J.T. Ellison Honestly, if I waited to be inspired, I'd be twiddling my thumbs a lot. I make a point of meeting my manuscript every day, and seeing the story take shape is my inspiration. This is a job--the best job in the world, but a job nonetheless-- and that means showing up for work and doing the writing. All that said, if I'm in a rut, I do love a change of scenery. Mountains, beaches, Parisian streets, Italian landscapes, Scottish lochs--research getaways are one of the perks, for sure!

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Cathy

Cathy asked J.T. Ellison:

Just finished when shadows fall loved it! Do you research for your novels? Or do you just write what your thinking. My aunt passed every book you wrote to me to read. Your a big fan of ours Thank you for your spine tingling storylines.

Catherine Coulter

Catherine Coulter asked J.T. Ellison:

I love what pops into your brain at the oddest moments -- the whole deal with vlad the impaler -- exactly the right time frame -- karen said, well, back then they copied a whole lot of manuscripts, the abby was poor and so the voynich papers were cheaply done. isn't she a genius? I GUESS YOU WANT A QUESTION; OKAY, WHAT IS THE VERY FIRST THING YOU DO WHEN YOU TURN ON YOUR COMPUTER TO BEGIN WRITING?

Karen

Karen asked J.T. Ellison:

Loved meeting you at Parnassus this week and getting my own signed copy of 'No One Knows'!! I've always wanted to be a suspense writer. How does one get connected to Sisters in Crime? You also talked about not writing an outline for your book, but instead focusing on a synopsis. Do you find this is more helpful for you? Thanks!!

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