Welcome, JoAnne! So glad to have you at Spilling the
Beans, where we can learn a little bit about you, and your book.
Why don’t you begin by sharing a little about yourself.
I have been a long-time resident of southeastern Ohio, and worked
in the blue-collar industry most of my life. Besides having several novels
under my belt, I canvas paint.
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. I believe in family values and following your
dreams. My original canvas paintings, can be found at:
http://www.booksandpaintingsbyjoanne.com
You write in multiple genres and cross genres, such as true crime,
mystery, fantasy and paranormal. What appeals to you about these genres?
I have a lot of interests.With fantasy, you have myths, legends, fairy-tales, and your
imagination to conjure up a story. With paranormal you have ghosts and the
afterlife to play with, and I do believe in an afterlife. True crime is just
that, factual details, that someone experienced. Writing mystery is fun because
of the mystery and twists and turns involved. The writer must decide who are
the good guys, the bad guys, and the type of mystery involved; whether that is
a bank heist, a kidnapping, or a buried treasure to search for.
Can you tell us about bit about your books?
Murder Most Foul, is a
detective/mystery. Wicked Intentions, is a paranormal/mystery. The Crime of the
Century, is an actual homicide case from my area. Loves, Myths, and Monsters,
is a fantasy anthology starring the Chupracabra, the Mothman, reincarnation,
time travel, an Egyptian love curse, a demonic cellmate, a Quaker love story
set in the 1700's, Werewolves, and a serial killer family from the 1870's.
You also write poetry. Do you find being a poet enhances your
writing when penning a novel?
I think it
might help with the romance within a novel. Poetry seems to bring out the
passive side of a person, making them more receptive to love.
Can you tell us about your writing process? Where do your ideas originate? Do you have a certain writing routine?
My monster anthology stemmed from my love for
monster movies when I was a child; Count Dracula and the Wolfman. The
paranormal anthology came from my watching real life paranormal stories on
television, and from a newspaper article. Stories from others who claimed to
have experienced ghost encounters and psychic dreams. I don't have a certain
writing routine. I just write about what tickles my fancy at the time. Some of
my stories took years to complete, others took a few months. I find true crime stories more difficult and
time consuming. The writer must scour court documents, newspaper clippings,
interview those involved with the case, which I found to be exhausting. With
true crime the writer must get the facts straight, not just make up things as
he goes along like I often do with fiction stories.
What is your greatest challenge as a writer?
Becoming successful.
Who has inspired you as an author?
I have always been able to write and paint, even as a child. I love
books by Gregg Olsen, Ann Rule, Ann Rice and Aphrodite Jones.
You are also a painter. Do you find that being an artist helps
your writing, in ways such as being able to visualize scenes?
Yes I do believe
my painting helps me as a writer. While I paint a scene, whether that be a
beach or landscape scene, I often think “wouldn't this be a nice place to write
about?”
What’s next for you?
My biography true crime anthology, Twisted
Love, is being released May 10, by Black Rose Writing. Later in 2014,
Flagitious, a detective/mystery novella anthology will be available through
Melange Books.
Blurbs for Loves,
Myths, and Monsters
Welcome
To Anna
Little does 17 year old Zoe, realize, but the Chupracabra followed her to Ohio from South America. What happens next is a series of chilling mysteries, and unsuspecting friendships and love.
Little does 17 year old Zoe, realize, but the Chupracabra followed her to Ohio from South America. What happens next is a series of chilling mysteries, and unsuspecting friendships and love.
The
Hunter's Bride
When all game warden Daren Abram, had to worry about was which lucky lady to woo, he comes to the realization that his town is being stalked by the reincarnation of the town's legend.
When all game warden Daren Abram, had to worry about was which lucky lady to woo, he comes to the realization that his town is being stalked by the reincarnation of the town's legend.
Moon
People
For teenage mermaid Constance, coming to the quaint seaside town of Willowick, is heavenly, until she falls for mortal boy Drake. For the town to survive, Constance is forced to choose between her kind and the boy and town she loves.
For teenage mermaid Constance, coming to the quaint seaside town of Willowick, is heavenly, until she falls for mortal boy Drake. For the town to survive, Constance is forced to choose between her kind and the boy and town she loves.
The
Pack
When young Lycan Sonny Red Blanket, a Shawnee Indian falls for mortal girl Drenda Way, he must save her from his fellow Lycan's and stop a werewolf uprising.
When young Lycan Sonny Red Blanket, a Shawnee Indian falls for mortal girl Drenda Way, he must save her from his fellow Lycan's and stop a werewolf uprising.
The
Bidding
Apiologist 34-year-old Duncan McPherson goes to Circleville, Ohio, to investigate a series of mysterious bee attacks. What is uncovered proves to be more dark and sinister then anyone imaged.
Apiologist 34-year-old Duncan McPherson goes to Circleville, Ohio, to investigate a series of mysterious bee attacks. What is uncovered proves to be more dark and sinister then anyone imaged.
The
Agreement
Incarcerated in the abandoned Roseville jail, is the last thing rich college student and speeder Brice Conrad, needs. With an "agreement" between the town and a permanent demonic "guest", only the unfortunate ones know the truth, but do not live to tell.
Incarcerated in the abandoned Roseville jail, is the last thing rich college student and speeder Brice Conrad, needs. With an "agreement" between the town and a permanent demonic "guest", only the unfortunate ones know the truth, but do not live to tell.
For
The Love Of Ginnie
Handsome bachelor and Scientist Alex Anderson from the thirtieth century, returns to the Civil War with time serum to save his beloved Ginnie Wade from a snipers bullet, while finding a roller coaster ride of joy and perils.
Handsome bachelor and Scientist Alex Anderson from the thirtieth century, returns to the Civil War with time serum to save his beloved Ginnie Wade from a snipers bullet, while finding a roller coaster ride of joy and perils.
Is
It Only A Myth?
When 32-year-old Vinton County Sheriff, James "Jim" Connors, discovers he has a Mothman hunting in his county, he stops at nothing to save his citizens.
When 32-year-old Vinton County Sheriff, James "Jim" Connors, discovers he has a Mothman hunting in his county, he stops at nothing to save his citizens.
The
Proposition
The rough and ready cowboy John Queenie gets the shock of his life, when the ad to break a "wild filly" turns out to be a fiery Quaker girl named Tess. This is a story proving love conquers all.
The rough and ready cowboy John Queenie gets the shock of his life, when the ad to break a "wild filly" turns out to be a fiery Quaker girl named Tess. This is a story proving love conquers all.
The
House On Shady Lane
A seemingly loving family turns out to be serial killers in 1873.
A seemingly loving family turns out to be serial killers in 1873.
Love's
Curse
When an Egypt love curse scroll is stolen from a Dean's office, persons begin dying in bizarre and grisly ways, with the college's mascot a Viking King statue jokingly blamed for it.
When an Egypt love curse scroll is stolen from a Dean's office, persons begin dying in bizarre and grisly ways, with the college's mascot a Viking King statue jokingly blamed for it.
MELANGE IN PRINT AND EBOOK:
http://www.melange-books.com/authors/joannemyers/LMM.html
LULU in print
http://www.lulu.com/shop/joanne-myers/loves-myths-and-monsters/paperback/product-21546632.html
AMAZON KINDLE STORE
http://www.amazon.com/Loves-Myths-Monsters-Collection-Urban-ebook/dp/B00JL3J4P4/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1397151617&sr=1-1&keywords=Loves%2C+Myths+and+Monsters
Thanks for visiting, JoAnne! Best of luck to you.
