A Conversation with Evelyn Cullet,
Author of "Masterpiece of Murder"
 |
| Featured Author Evelyn Cullet "Masterpiece of Murder" |
Why did you feel you had to tell this story?
I felt writing a novel set in Bariloche, Argentina was a great opportunity to introduce readers to the culture of Patagonia, and to show that a woman with a strong moral character can overcome any unfortunate situation she might be accidently thrust into, even with only a few meager resources to help.
Where do you get your ideas?
As every writer knows that ideas can come from anywhere. For Masterpiece of Murder, the idea came to me when I first heard the name, Bariloche, Argentina. I was taking art classes at the time, and I met an artist who had gone to Barioche to take a Master art class. I was unaware of the city, until I saw photos of gorgeous snow-capped mountains, glaciers, dense woods, and crystalline lakes that were brought in by the artist upon his return. The writer in me immediately thought that the solitude and the scenic beauty of the area would be a unique setting for a romantic suspense novel.
Do you ever experience writer’s block and how do you overcome it?
I think everyone who writes has an occasional bout of writer's block. When I experience it, I usually sit in front of a blank screen and list all the ways I can put my protagonist in jeopardy, or I'll watch a mystery program on television where a word or a look might spark an idea. Most of the time, ideas or dialog will come to mind when I'm doing something other than writing.
What advice would you give to aspiring writers on the writing and publishing process?
Being a writer is not an easy job. Develop a tough skin, critics are everywhere so make sure your work is the best it can be before you put it out there for everyone to read. As far as publishing goes, it has to be the writer's choice. Both traditional publishing and self-publishing have their advantages and disadvantages. Check carefully into each before you make a decision.
How do you market your work? Have you found some avenues to be more successful than others?
I market my work through as many venues as I can: free and paid advertisements, word of mouth and guest blogging. I find that guest blogging works well for me, and I like to pay-it-forward by featuring other guest authors on my own writer's blog each week.
If your book was made into a movie, who do you picture playing each part?
I feel that my protagonist, Charlotte Ross, should be played by Reese Witherspoon, and Brett Stalworth, Charlotte's handsome fiancé, should be played by the talented, Canadian actor, Yannick Bisson. As far as her aging, womanizing, Argentine art instructor, I think Antonio Banderas would fit that part perfectly.
********************
Synopsis:
********************
About the Author:
********************
FOR MORE INFO:
Website: http://evelyncullet.com/
Blog: http://evelyncullet.com/blog/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evelyn.cullet
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=222974932&trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile
Google+: https://plus.google.com/117043118551450778691/posts
BUY THE BOOK:
Amazon: http://amzn.to/17mlD3U