Hello Dawn and thank you for having me. I will be
awarding two lucky people who comment each a paperback or PDF of their choice.
The choices are: Murder Most Foul, Wicked
Intentions, Twisted Love, The Crime of the Century, Flagitious, Loves, Myths,
and Monsters, or Poems About Life, Love, and Everything in Between. Its your
choice.
When
did you first have the thought you'd like to write a book? Was that first thought related to writing
romance? I have always been able to write. I never wanted to write romance though. I
prefer to write and read action packed books.
What
was your path to getting this book written and published? What type of research did you do? I
was unsure of whether or not I should even write the book since it is about true homicide cases. That can be a touchy
area, but I changed the characters names,
for legal reasons.
Where
did the idea for your story come from? I gathered my information from newspaper clippings, witness statements, and courthouse
documents.
Did
you face any blocks while writing the book, and if so, how did you handle them? If not, what's your secret? The
blocks I feel I encounter or moral and legal
areas. Homicide cases are so personal
and heartbreaking, I do struggle with myself
when writing true crime, because I feel for the victims and their
families.
What
did you learn? For instance, what did you learn about yourself, your process, the writing world; about true crime
anthologies? It always amazes me
how cruel we humans can be. Murder is so
senseless.
What
are some of your favorite books and why?
I love Black Beauty, and Charlotte
Would
you like to try your hand at writing a different genre? Which one and
why?
I started a children’s book many years ago, but never finished it. I would like to return to that genre, for
the simple fact, I love children.
If
you were not a writer, what would your dream job be? I
had many dreams while growing up. I
wanted to be a stewardess and fly to exotic places. I wanted to be a jockey because of my love of horses.
But I think I would have studied art more
aggressively, and been a canvas painter.
What
aspect of writing gives you the most trouble?
The researching of the true cases.
It is time consuming with the court documents, and witness and police statements you need to locate.
Who
is your favorite hero/heroine? That is easy, James Bond. Who doesn’t love a brave, hndsome and daring man.
Blurbs
for “Twisted Love” 12 cases of love gone bad
It’s
a chilling reality that homicide investigators know all too well: the last face
most murder victims see is not that of a stranger, but of someone familiar.
The
End of Autumn-To keep from paying
child support for his three children, Rodney Williams, plots with his parents
to kidnap his estranged wife, 25-year old Autumn, in broad daylight. This 2011
crime shocked the small community of Logan ,
Ohio
Wolf
in Sheep’s Clothing-In 2011, 53 year
old Russell Strothers, and his teenage accomplice find their victims through
Craigslist and strike with calculating and deadly force.
A
Senseless Killing-This 2010 case
uncovers how a 40 year old likable barmaid was lured to her death after she
rejects her young admirers sexual advances.
The
Death of Innocence-This 2011 murder
case involved 4 year old Marcie Willis, and her evil stepmother 25 year old
Cheryl, from the small bedroom community of The Plains, Ohio
The
Girl Not Forgotten-This cold case
took 26 years to solve, but brought justice for 13-year-old Holly Buford, and
put serial rapist, 40-year-old Stanley Snead, behind bars.
The
Possession-When 29-year-old Valerie
Harris severs the penis of her sexually abusive father, it makes national news
in 2007.
Home
Town Hero-When deaf students are
murdered in the prestigious Rose Brick College
Horrible
Sin-When 42 year old Fortune Teller
Sally Vu and her 21-year-old daughter Veronica are discovered murdered and
physically desecrated, in 2001, evidence points to revenge and a spell gone
wrong.
All
For the Family-In 2003, as a way to
erase her 22-year-old husbands criminal past, 19 year old Molly Abbott devises
a ghoulish and desperate strategy.
Thicker
Than Water?-When 52 year old Kim
Michaels is found dismembered inside her burned out home in 1996, officers find
the crime more confusing than a jig saw puzzle.
Mail
Order Murder-The last thing the
beautiful Russian mail order bride Anna dreamed of in 2001, was being murdered
by her controlling and older American husband.
Where’s
Christopher?-When four year old
Christopher Ellis goes missing, numerous excuses and an odd odor emanating from
the backyard in 1991, raises eyebrows.
Author
Bio:
I
have been a long-time resident of southeastern Ohio
When
not busy with hobbies or working outside the home, I spend time with relatives,
my dog Jasmine, and volunteer my time within the community. I am a member of
the International Women’s Writing Guild, Savvy Authors, Coffee Time Romance,
Paranormal Romance Guild, True Romance Studios, National Writers Association,
the Hocking Hill's Arts and Craftsmen Association, The Hocking County
Historical Society and Museum, and the Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center
Other
Available Books:
Murder
Most Foul-a detective/mystery
Wicked
Intentions- a paranormal anthology
Loves,
Myths, and Monsters- a fantasy anthology
The
Crime of the Century- a biography true crime
Poems
About Life, Love, and Everything in Between
Flagitious-a
detective/mystery anthology
Other
places to find Jo Anne and her books:
Blogs:
Jo Anne’s Blog: http://joannemyers.blogspot.com/
Books
and Paintings by JoAnne: http://www.booksandpaintingsbyjoanne.com/page2
JoAnne
Myers' WordPress Blog:
Jo
Anne’s Postings: https://joannemyers.wordpress.com/
Buy
Links:
Publishers
Edition:
Amazon
Kindle:
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