Tell us about your latest book.
Devil’s Gold is a
sexy, small-town murder mystery about two strangers—private investigator Dixie
Knight, and sexy Marine Liam Cash—who find themselves thrown into a serial killer’s
path, which unleashes a series of unexpected events, including a sizzling
attraction to each other. Devil’s Gold is the first book
in the Black Rose Mystery series about three single, rich, uber-smart and super
badass sisters who run one of the top private investigation companies in the
country, Black Rose Investigations. It’s got it all—murder, mystery, small-town
folklore, romance, and even witches!
I chose the traditional publishing route with my first
book, Lethal Legacy, but since then, I’ve dived head-first into
self-publishing, and have completely fallen in love with it! I’m a bit of a
control freak, and being able to control everything from the story, to the
cover design, to the marketing, to the price-point and retailers, is awesome.
I’m an entrepreneur at heart, and I really get into the business side of
things; the analytics, the financials. I love it.
What
advice do you have for other writers?
Aside
from the old cliché, “never give up,” it would be to write every single day, no
matter what. Fully commit to your dream and know that it’s going to be one hell
of a roller coaster, but keep at it. Keep writing and improving your craft,
every day.
Where can
people find out more about you and your writing?
People can find out more about me,
and my books at my website www.amandamckinneyauthor.com.
A great way to get breaking news about upcoming books, sales, and other fun
things, is to sign up for my newsletter - www.amandamckinneyauthor.com/contact
Where can a reader purchase your book?
My books can be
purchased at Amazon,
Barnes and Noble, and Apple iBooks.
Are
you a plotter or a pantser?
I’m someone who loves schedules,
plans and consistency. Spontaneity scares the crap out of me. So, I keep myself
on a tight schedule, professionally at least. I write every day, no matter
what. I find that this helps keep the same tone through the book, and keeps my
creative juices flowing. There’s nothing more frustrating than opening my
computer and staring at the screen for thirty minutes trying to figure out what
my next word should be. Writing every day helps to avoid that. I also have a
weekly word goal, and I’m pretty hard-core about meeting it. I’ve been known to
set my alarm for 4 a .m.
to get some writing time in before the kids wake up. When
I begin a book, the first thing I do is write a detailed outline, bulleted of
course. And although the story develops as I go, I try to stick to that outline
as much as possible. I’ve realized that if I don’t, the story becomes
scattered, filled with major plot holes. And no one likes a massive plot hole.
What
is your work in progress? Tell us about it.
I’m in the final stages of finishing up Black Rose Mystery
Book #2 (I’m going back and forth on a title). It’s scheduled to be released in
Spring 2018; I’m so excited about it!
Honestly, my mom. Every dream begins somewhere, but the
next step—the hardest step—is believing in yourself enough to make it happen.
Reading had always been a passion of mine, and that passion evolved into a
dream of becoming a writer, and I can honestly say that I wouldn’t have taken
that first step, written that first word, without the support and gentle push
of my mom at my back. She wholeheartedly believed in me and my talent, and
because of that, I’m currently writing my sixth book, with many, many more to
come. Love you so much, mama!
What are some of your all time
favourite books?
Tough question; there’s so many! I read mostly Mystery and
Romantic Suspense, but honestly, I just love stories that draw me in, and make
me escape for a bit. A few books that come to mind are The Search, The Witness,
and Whiskey Beach by Nora Roberts, and the first book of her In Death Series,
Naked in Death. Ariana Franklin’s Mistress in the Art of Death books are
fantastic. I’m also a huge fan of Laura Griffin’s Tracers Series, those books
are so fun to read; I’ve read every single one. Other authors that I love are
Sandra Brown, Heather Graham, Lisa Gardner, just to name a few.
What are you
currently reading?
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