Who is Cheryl Hollon?
Cheryl Hollon writes full-time after leaving an engineering career designing and building military flight simulators in amazing countries such as England, Wales, Australia, Singapore, Taiwan, and India. She combines a love of writing with a passion for oil painting and creating glass art in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida.
Cheryl is a Past President of the Florida Gulf Coast Sisters in Crime, a member of Florida Mystery Writers of America, a member of International Thriller Writers, and co-chair of SleuthFest 2024. She regularly attends SleuthFest in Florida, Malice Domestic in DC, and ThrillerFest in NYC. You will also find her at Left Coast Crime and Bouchercon, wherever they are being held.
The Giveaway:
In eastern Kentucky, Miranda Trent runs a unique tour company called Paint & Shine, but sometimes the peaceful mountains play host to murder.
To celebrate, I’m giving away my latest paperback, "Death a Sketch," a Paint and Shine Mystery.
For a chance to win (US Addresses only) sign up for my newsletter at my website during this promotion. www.cherylhollon.com
I'll select a winner on December 13th and email you to ask for your postal address. Have a wonderful holiday season!
The Interview:
What genre do you write and what drew you to that genre? I write in the Cozy Mystery genre because I wanted both my mother and granddaughter to be able to enjoy my books.
Do you aspire to write in another genre? If so, which ones? I’m polishing a new manuscript in the Historical Mystery genre based on my early engineering career.
What time of the day do you write and where is your favorite place to write? I am an early morning writer and am usually at my laptop by 7:30 in the morning. I have a small desk in our second bedroom with a view.
How many books have you written? I have nine books that have been traditionally published and two more that are out on submission.
What comes first—story or character? For me, the protagonist always comes first, and then I put her in difficult situations.
What famous author do you wish would be your mentor? Louise Penny has had an exciting career and seems such a gentle caring person.
What are your favorite holiday foods? Roast Turkey, Dressing, Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce (freshly made not from the can) and pecan pie with vanilla ice cream
Lightning Round - Just for fun:
Tea or Coffee: Coffee
Morning person or Night owl: Morning lark with occasional insomnia.
Beach or Mountains: Mountains
City or Country: I love both since I am from Eastern Kentucky but love my apartment in downtown Saint Petersburg, Florida
Ice Cream: Ben and Jerry’s Vanilla!
Cake or Pie: Pecan Pie
Last Book Read: The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny
Cheryl Hollon's Books:
Webb's Glass Shop mysteries - 6 books
Paint and Shine mysteries - 3 books
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