Sadly,
the subject matter of my latest book, In
the Line of Duty, is one that hits news reports far too often. Violent
attacks against police and claims of police brutality are commonplace these
days and two topics that only seem to be gaining momentum. In my twenty-sixth
release and latest international bestseller, I shed light on this tragic
reality.
Neither
vilifying or idolizing law enforcement, I do my best to portray officers as
truthfully as possible as they work through their grief while trying to find
their fellow officer’s killer. This piece of fiction is a painfully honest
depiction of life and loss in the police force and illuminates the camaraderie
and loyalty behind the badge. It shows clearly the human side of policing.
Publishers Weekly described In the Line of Duty as being “as much an
action-packed mystery as it is a heartfelt tribute to police who give up their
lives to protect others.”
And, although, In the Line
of Duty is
book 7 in the Detective Madison Knight series, it can be read as a stand-alone.
Reviewers who haven’t read previous books have noted that it was easy to
understand everything that is going on.
What is your writing process? Do you listen to music or do you like silence?
Oh, for the most part, I love complete silence. There’s only been the rare exception to this when I’ve been writing a scene and want to turn on the same music that my characters are listening to.
What is your writing process? Do you listen to music or do you like silence?
Oh, for the most part, I love complete silence. There’s only been the rare exception to this when I’ve been writing a scene and want to turn on the same music that my characters are listening to.
Do you outline your story or just go where your muse takes you?
Whenever I try to outline, nothing. The creativity juices dry right up and I hear crickets. I don’t think my characters like to be told what to do. LOL
I
write organically, going with the flow. I basically find out who the killer is
along with my investigators.
What have you’ve learned during your self-publishing journey?
I have learned so much that it could be a course with several webinars. I think an important thing for new writers to remember is don’t be afraid of change or involving.
For
me, in the 2015, I worked through having all my previously published Detective
Madison Knight and Brandon Fisher FBI covers redone. This was for branding
purpose. Before that, I had the McKinley Mysteries redesigned.
I
originally had the McKinley Mystery books designed using people, but they weren’t
moving as much as I’d have liked. Then I realized that other books in the cozy
genre were cartoons. I had all my covers in that series updated and I’m happy
to say they’re selling a lot better!
Besides Amazon, are there any other sites where your books are for sale?
I’m not exclusive to Amazon so you can find my e-books on Apple, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and more. My books are also available in paperback and in hardcover (for my Detective Madison Knight and Brandon Fisher FBI series) from many retailers including Books-a-Million.
What kinds of marketing [Twitter, Facebook, blog, forums] are you involved with for promoting your book(s)?
I utilize social media for spreading the word, and I also regularly pay for advertising.
Do you find it difficult to juggle your time between marketing your current book and writing your next book?
Absolutely, but I’m fortunate to have some help in that endeavor. Writing is a business, though, and it can be especially hard (read near impossible) to be creative when your focus is on administrative tasks. That’s why establishing the day’s priorities ahead of time is crucial.
What advice would you give a new author just entering into the self-publishing arena?
Non-negotiable is to hire and work with reputable professional editors before publishing. Hire a professional designer for your cover.
Always
remember why you’re writing and know that not everyone will like your work—and
that’s okay. Focus on the readers who love your books and this will keep you
going.
Besides writing, do you
have any other passions?
I love reading and going to the beach, going on walks, taking in a movie with my husband.
I love reading and going to the beach, going on walks, taking in a movie with my husband.
What’s next for you?
Currently,
I’m working on book 6 in the Brandon Fisher FBI series. The killer in this book
makes my skin crawl.
Blurb:
In the Line of Duty
Book 7 in
the series.
He devoted his life to seeking
justice. But would she get any for him?
It was an ordinary day
for police officer Barry Weir. It was the end of shift, he was tired, and he
just wanted to get home to his wife and kids. But someone had other plans for
him, shooting him down and forcing him to make the ultimate sacrifice.
When news of Weir’s
murder reaches the department, it leaves Detective Madison Knight and every cop
in the Stiles PD itching for revenge. It cuts Madison’s boyfriend, colleague,
and Weir’s childhood friend, Troy Matthews, deepest of all, driving him away
from everyone he loves just when they need one another the most.
With evidence pointing
to a gang-related drive-by, Madison and her team investigate the town’s seedy
underbelly in search of justice for their fallen brother. But the deeper they
dig, the more convoluted the case becomes. Now they need to figure out if this
was a random shooting as part of a gang initiation, a straight-up hate crime,
or a targeted kill. But with members of the Stiles PD under attack, they have
to do it fast…before more officers pay with their lives.
Read in any order or follow the series from the
beginning: Ties That Bind,
Justified, Sacrifice, Found Innocent, Just Cause, Deadly Impulse, In the Line
of Duty, Life Sentence (Bonus Prequel).
This is the perfect book series for fans
of Law & Order, CSI, Blue Bloods, Rizzoli
& Isles, Women’s
Murder Club, and Hawaii
Five-O.
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AUTHOR Bio and
Links:
Both her female detective and FBI profiler
series have been praised by those in law enforcement as being accurate and
entertaining, leading her to adopt the trademark: POLICE PROCEDURALS RESPECTED
BY LAW ENFORCEMENT™.
Carolyn was born in a small town and enjoys
spending time outdoors, but she also loves the lights of a big city. Grounded
by her roots and lifted by her dreams, her overactive imagination insists that
she tell her stories. Her intention is to touch the hearts of millions with her
books, to entertain, inspire, and empower.
She currently lives just west of Toronto with
her husband and beagle and is a member of Crime Writers of Canada.
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