{"id":1473,"date":"2019-09-09T21:01:45","date_gmt":"2019-09-10T04:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nomadauthors.com\/blog\/?p=1473"},"modified":"2019-09-05T08:28:50","modified_gmt":"2019-09-05T15:28:50","slug":"linda-burson-murder-among-friends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nomadauthors.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/09\/linda-burson-murder-among-friends\/","title":{"rendered":"Linda Burson and Murder Among Friends"},"content":{"rendered":"

Linda, welcome to Nomad Authors!<\/p>\n

\"Murder<\/p>\n

NA:\u00a0<\/strong>How did you come up with the idea for your book?<\/p>\n

LB:\u00a0<\/strong>I used to work for a Private Investigator so the idea stemmed from that. I added some creative licensing and threw in some characters that were a mix of a few people I knew during that time.<\/p>\n

NA:\u00a0<\/strong>What sort of research did you do to write this book?<\/p>\n

LB:\u00a0<\/strong>I visited the areas that I mentioned in the book. I made sure my timelines worked for driving distances between Boston and the town in Connecticut. I also did some brief research regarding law degrees and interrogation techniques.<\/p>\n

NA:\u00a0<\/strong>What is the main thing you want readers to take away from your book?<\/p>\n

LB:\u00a0<\/strong>I just want readers to be entertained, to feel like they are somewhere else and a part of other\u2019s lives for the time they are reading the story. Personally, I love to escape once-in-a-while through books. I hope my novels are escapes for readers and at the end, they are satisfied with their adventure.<\/p>\n

NA:\u00a0<\/strong>Do you have a day job? What was your job before you started writing full time?<\/p>\n

LB:\u00a0<\/strong>Basically, I\u2019m retired for the most part. I ran multiple businesses for many years. The last fifteen years, I owned and operated a computerized embroidery and products promotion business.<\/p>\n

NA:\u00a0<\/strong>What started you on the path to writing?<\/p>\n

LB:\u00a0<\/strong>I\u2019ve always loved writing, from the first writing assignment I was given at the age of eight. I never stopped. I used to write stories for fun while other kids were complaining about writing.<\/p>\n

Finally, after a serious bout of breast cancer, and losing my best friend to the same disease, I decided it was time to do what I loved the most…that life was too short to put everything else ahead of what was in my heart. So, I sat down one day and began my full-time writing journey.<\/p>\n

NA:\u00a0<\/strong>What do your friends and family think about your being a writer?<\/p>\n

LB:\u00a0<\/strong>I think for the most part they are proud of me…proud that I actually made this commitment and stuck with it. Most of the time, no one makes any comments about it. Maybe it\u2019s just because it\u2019s a part of who I am so they figured nothing needs to be said; I\u2019m not sure. I guess they think of it as my normal job, just like they all have regular jobs. I suppose if I became a NY Times bestselling author or something similar, or if a producer wanted to make a movie from one of my novels, then they may make mention of it and make a bigger deal about it. As of now, none of my family members even read my books as far as I know. Most friends, though, will usually ask how I\u2019m doing with the writing.<\/p>\n

NA:<\/strong> Do you outline books ahead of time or are you more of a by-the-seat-of-your-pants writer?<\/p>\n

LB:\u00a0<\/strong>I\u2019m definitely a panster. I get as comfortable as I can and start writing what\u2019s in my head. Eventually, though, I jot down information so I can keep it all straight in my mind. I don\u2019t want to have a character with green eyes and wavy hair in Chapter 1 and then have it change in Chapter 20. I want to keep track of other traits, etc. as well and that goes for spellings of names.<\/p>\n

NA:\u00a0<\/strong>What has been one of your most rewarding experiences as an author?<\/p>\n

LB:\u00a0<\/strong>Meeting so many wonderful authors on social media. It is a much bigger community than I ever realized. There are many that are kind, thoughtful, and helpful. They don\u2019t see themselves in competition with you, but as a colleague. Not ALL OF THEM are this way, but most of the ones I associate with the most, definitely are terrific.<\/p>\n

An author not promoting another author is not only sad, but ridiculous. Think about it…if a book is really good and you love it, you can read it in one night! I do this all the time. In this case, you could literally read seven books a week. Okay, not normal, but possible. The point I\u2019m trying to make is, we can read many, many books from a variety of authors and still want to read more and more. There\u2019s no reason to feel intimidated or jealous of another. Of course we want to be successful, but recommending another\u2019s book if you enjoyed it, should be easy to do.<\/p>\n

NA:\u00a0<\/strong>What do you like to do when you\u2019re not writing?<\/p>\n

LB:\u00a0<\/strong>If I\u2019m not writing a book, I\u2019m editing one, or reading another. I spend many hours marketing and promoting my work, and I put a newsletter together once a month. Right now, my assistant and I are working on revamping the first book in my MARCY SERIES. If that goes well, we may continue with the others in the series.<\/p>\n

I make sure I work out with a fitness trainer a couple times a week to stay fit and healthy. Sometimes, I need to get out and take a drive to clear my mind. This is when I recharge so I may return home and continue the writing process. I\u2019m also a new grandmother, so if there is any time available to visit my new gorgeous granddaughter, I will do that in a heartbeat.<\/p>\n

NA:\u00a0<\/strong>What are your top three favorite books of all time?<\/p>\n

LB:\u00a0<\/strong>This is a difficult question. I don\u2019t know how anyone can answer this question. Usually, my favorite book is the one I\u2019m reading at the moment. Of course, I do like some books better than others, but there are so many novels out there, I couldn\u2019t pick just three. I don\u2019t even think I\u2019ve read my top three favorite books as of yet. I haven\u2019t read enough to answer this question.<\/p>\n

NA:\u00a0<\/strong>What’s one of your pet peeves?<\/p>\n

LB:\u00a0<\/strong>I have a few pet peeves. One of my biggest, and it stems from being an author, is the way some people write reviews. When someone bashes another\u2019s hard work and livelihood, it would be nice if they would be specific about why they bashed it.<\/p>\n

If a reader has a problem with a book they\u2019ve read because they don\u2019t believe in a certain behavior, that doesn\u2019t mean the book was bad. They\u2019re taking a personal opinion about a lifestyle and using it against the author.<\/p>\n

I may not like BDSM, but if the story is well-written, has a great story-line, is edited well, flows, and has no plot holes, etc.; it\u2019s a good book and deserves a good rating. Just because I don\u2019t live my life that way, doesn\u2019t mean I give a bad review because I don\u2019t believe in it. I\u2019ve seen people do this time and time again.<\/p>\n

I just don\u2019t get it. If you don\u2019t like the subject of a book, don\u2019t read it! I hate to end a story crying my eyes out; however, I read a book last year that put me into a deep depression because it was so sad. Did I give it a bad review? NO!! It was a phenomenal story. I don\u2019t like to have a sad ending, but that\u2019s a personal preference. It was still a fantastic book. Of course I could go on about other topics people might not believe in — drug addicts, plural relationships, having children out of wedlock…blah, blah, blah. It\u2019s called fiction for a reason. Unless there are multiple errors and the story is rushed or inconsistent, I don\u2019t see giving it one or two stars because — well, because I didn\u2019t like the fact that the woman in the story cheated on her husband.<\/p>\n

NA:\u00a0<\/strong>Why did you choose the shirt you have on?<\/p>\n

LB:\u00a0<\/strong>I normally choose something for comfort. Of course, I love to look good in it — hopefully thinner LOL — however, comfort is always my first thought.<\/p>\n

NA:\u00a0<\/strong>What errand\/chore do you despise the most?<\/p>\n

LB:\u00a0<\/strong>I\u2019m not fond of grocery shopping, believe it or not. I know most people don\u2019t understand this, but I just don\u2019t enjoy it. Of course, I love food. I don\u2019t even mind preparing meals occasionally, but going to the store? I\u2019d rather not!<\/p>\n

NA:\u00a0<\/strong>What famous person would you like to have dinner with?<\/p>\n

LB:\u00a0<\/strong>Since this is kind-of a fantasy question, I think I\u2019ll reply with a fantasy answer. Instead of a famous person, I\u2019d love to have dinner with my entire maternal-side from generations back. If I could get all the grandparents way back to the great-great-great-great grandparents on my mother\u2019s parents side; it would be incredible!<\/p>\n

NA:\u00a0<\/strong>What are you working on now?<\/p>\n

LB: <\/strong>I\u2019ve just completed another romantic suspense book that I\u2019m almost finished editing. I\u2019m still working on a women\u2019s fiction story that I started about a year ago, and I\u2019m in the process of revamping the first book in my MARCY SERIES called, RAGE.<\/p>\n

NA:\u00a0<\/strong>If I could spend time writing anywhere in the world, where would I choose to go?<\/p>\n

LB:\u00a0<\/strong>I would love to visit a historical castle somewhere in England, Ireland, or Scotland. A large castle that had a wonderful old library with the most perfect desk to place my laptop, a comfortable chair to sit, and a roaring fireplace for those chilly days and nights; and as my muse, enough property and gardens to roam for hours. Of course, there would need to be a staff so I don\u2019t have to break my concentration by preparing meals, drinks, and snacks. What a perfect dream! [NA: You’d hear my knocking at the castle gates!]<\/strong><\/p>\n

Murder Among Friends<\/em> blurb:<\/strong>
\nEmotionally and mentally, Camille Thurston has had it. She needs a rest from her high- pressure job and Boston\u2019s energetic lifestyle. A sabbatical at her brother Zach\u2019s Connecticut home seems like the perfect change of scenery. Little does she know that even in a small town, she can\u2019t escape the intensity of her profession.<\/p>\n

A woman is reported missing. Zach and his partner, Russ Nolan, are on the case, and Camille with her own background in private investigation decides she can\u2019t sit by idly. However, things become complicated when she becomes involved not only with the case, but with the family of the missing woman.<\/p>\n

Excerpt:<\/strong>
\nAs Frank parks, Cammy sees what she\u2019s guessing to be her brother\u2019s unmarked police vehicle coming toward her. The headlights are bright and are blinding her. When they turn off the lights, she confirms in her mind that it\u2019s him and Russ.<\/p>\n

She climbs out of her car. Zach doesn\u2019t stand on formality. He walks right over to her and gives her a big hug. \u201cYou always scare me to death, sis.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSorry, Zachary; it\u2019s my fault. Hello there. I\u2019m Frank Dees. I drove her like the escaping bank robber.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFrank, it\u2019s great to meet you Thank you for bringing her. I really appreciate it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNo thanks necessary, Zach. She wasn\u2019t gettin\u2019 away from me unless she performed magic and disappeared into thin air.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m so happy to hear you say that. I\u2019m already calming down. This is my partner, Russ Nolan. Russ, Cam\u2019s boss, Frank Dees, retired decorated police officer.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can leave out the decorated part,\u201d Frank says as he shakes hands with Russ.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo sir. You earned it and deserve the recognition. It\u2019s an honor to meet you. Thank you for taking such good care of my sister. She worries me.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019s damn good at what she does, Zach. Believe me. I\u2019m more than proud of her.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s great to hear coming from you, Frank.\u201d Zach notes. \u201cWell, let\u2019s go inside and get this over with.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cZach, please let me go in first.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cCam, you know I can\u2019t let you tell him. You\u2019re not even supposed to be here.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI know. I won\u2019t say anything. Just let him see me first.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAlright.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cLet\u2019s stay quiet and get off the street before the whole neighborhood comes out,\u201d Cam whispers.<\/p>\n

\u201cGood idea, Cam,\u201d Frank agrees.<\/p>\n

They all walk up to Grant\u2019s front door. Cam tells Zach not to ring the bell. It\u2019s not the quietest and Grant\u2019s bedroom is in the front of the house. He\u2019ll most likely hear the knock. This way they won\u2019t take a chance of waking Austin or disturbing the neighbors. Zach taps on the door a few times. There\u2019s no answer.
\n\u201cHere Zach, let me, please,\u201d Cam whispers.
\nHe gives her a frustrated look, then he nods his approval. Cammy knocks three times, pauses, knocks twice, pauses, and then knocks four times. She repeats this process about ten seconds later. This is when she can see the hall light up the stairs go on through the glass in the door. She knows he heard.
\nHe darts down the stairs. She can see his shadow. She\u2019s certain he knows it\u2019s her. She knows she\u2019s about to see a huge disappointment on his face when he looks behind her. She\u2019s shaking. Her palms are sweating and her hands are fidgeting. Those three nervous signs she can\u2019t control.
\nGrant hurriedly opens the front door. \u201cCam,\u201d he shouts with a large smile. When he sees the three men with her, as if on remote control, the smile is gone.
\nGrant steps back. After looking at Zach, Russ, and Frank, he goes back to staring at Cammy.
\n\u201cWell, it\u2019s obvious something\u2019s not right, and I\u2019m guessing it has to do with Paula. What\u2019d you find out?\u201d He directs his questions to Cammy.
\nZach speaks. \u201cGrant, we believe we found your wife.\u201d
\nGrant\u2019s eyes widen and his breathing is ragged. He raises his right hand and pushes it through his hair. Cammy knows his nervous idiosyncrasies, but she\u2019s hoping she\u2019s the only one. She can see his hands tremble, but it\u2019s only a slight movement. She notes Frank is watching him, but Russ and Zach are concentrating on his face.<\/p>\n

Author:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"AuthorMy website is: www.lindajburson.com<\/a>
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