tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post3353221089289273703..comments2024-02-22T10:58:09.776-05:00Comments on Author Expressions: Interview with Author Sheila York by Jacqueline SeewaldJoyce Elson Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08761334760088495024noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-57891174011652928662012-11-16T22:13:07.239-05:002012-11-16T22:13:07.239-05:00Thanks, Nancy. I should point out as full disclosu...Thanks, Nancy. I should point out as full disclosure that my protag, Lauren, is a screenwriter, not an actress. The plot revolves around a beautiful starlet who vanishes after her gangster boyfriend is found murdered in their secret love nest. Lauren's hired by the studio to rewrite the script should the starlet turn out to be a killer. Lauren's lover, PI Peter Winslow is hired to try to find the missing woman. Of course, Lauren is neck deep practically before Peter can strap on his gun.Sheila Yorkhttp://sheilayork.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-71261381240739499682012-11-16T20:34:10.425-05:002012-11-16T20:34:10.425-05:00Death in your Face sounds highly appealing. I love...Death in your Face sounds highly appealing. I love that golden age of "Hollywood" and romantic actresses like your protagonist. And the cover art is gorgeous. Nice interview, both Sheila and Jacquie!Nancy Means Wrighthttp://www.nancymeanswright.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-7949791872011711072012-11-16T18:02:49.563-05:002012-11-16T18:02:49.563-05:00Thanks, DK. I think some of the romance I feel for...Thanks, DK. I think some of the romance I feel for the forties is also the result of my parents having spent their young married years in them. They had gorgeous pictures from Europe -- my father was stationed in Austria after the war. And, well, I kind of have this thing for Philip Marlowe.Sheila Yorkhttp://sheilayork.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-19693459084978484632012-11-16T17:48:34.841-05:002012-11-16T17:48:34.841-05:00I have always been attracted to stories from the 4...I have always been attracted to stories from the 40's - movies and novels. Perhaps it's because that's when my parents were in their prime and a lot of exciting things were happening in a dramatic way. Great interview; interesting author.dkchristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00312685753221358802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-5657563127537065052012-11-16T16:32:31.221-05:002012-11-16T16:32:31.221-05:00Mary: The first was with Pocket Books. They had a ...Mary: The first was with Pocket Books. They had a program several years ago, under which they were publishing a couple of paperback mysteries every month, most with romantic elements. Alas, not long after Star Struck Dead was published, they cancelled the program, and I had to find a new home for my series. It is with Gale/Five Star now, who is publishing the WIP as well. I have also finished a mystery set in the modern day, basically in a fictional version of my hometown in Tennessee. I hope to find a home for that series, too.Sheila Yorkhttp://sheilayork.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-48159474459899033732012-11-16T15:34:17.436-05:002012-11-16T15:34:17.436-05:00The era of Death In her Face is an interesting one...The era of Death In her Face is an interesting one, particularly to historical fiction writers. I look forward to the success of your series, Sheila, but I am curious about your WIP which is fourth in the series. Are they all with the same publisher?Mary F. Schoeneckernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-20425194681893008942012-11-16T15:13:27.643-05:002012-11-16T15:13:27.643-05:00I decided to go with the one that has the word &qu...I decided to go with the one that has the word "Knife" in the title. But I have a feeling that I'll eventually be reading all of them!Gail Farrellyhttp://www.farrellysistersonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-47778207118843145372012-11-16T14:16:56.398-05:002012-11-16T14:16:56.398-05:00Hooray!! Thanks, Gail. Are you starting with Star ...Hooray!! Thanks, Gail. Are you starting with Star Struck Dead? That's the first. How they met. Sheila Yorknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-56002714175448873802012-11-16T14:02:12.860-05:002012-11-16T14:02:12.860-05:00Sheila,
Your books sound wonderful. Just downloa...Sheila,<br /><br />Your books sound wonderful. Just downloaded one of your earlier ones to my Kindle. Lots of luck with your work. Gail Farrellyhttp://www.farrellysistersonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-32169351172753850082012-11-16T13:45:09.924-05:002012-11-16T13:45:09.924-05:00Hey, Pauline. I'm very new to this, only my th...Hey, Pauline. I'm very new to this, only my third book (well, fourth if you count the one in the file cabinet). What are some of your favorite 40s movies? I have quite a few, but among the top: The Third Man; Notorious; The Best Years of Our Lives; Laura; His Girl Friday; The Lady Eve.Sheila Yorknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-14385385993690152222012-11-16T13:02:18.262-05:002012-11-16T13:02:18.262-05:00You are a new to me author, so very much enjoyed t...You are a new to me author, so very much enjoyed the interview. Love that time and the movies from then, too. Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06673963438671468441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-26326894483124170482012-11-16T12:52:48.644-05:002012-11-16T12:52:48.644-05:00D'Ann, that so nice. Thanks! I've been rea...D'Ann, that so nice. Thanks! I've been reading about you online. romance novelist and Colorado girl! The next Left Coast Crime convention is out in Colorado Springs in March 2013. I can't wait to see the mountains. (The organizers are gradually moving the 'coast' further inland)Sheila Yorknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-33739415286335634432012-11-16T12:32:23.141-05:002012-11-16T12:32:23.141-05:00Om gosh! This sounds wonderful! must get a copy! P...Om gosh! This sounds wonderful! must get a copy! Payday, come on!D'Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05333880627045486088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-84441546624893770602012-11-16T09:59:34.468-05:002012-11-16T09:59:34.468-05:00To Linda: I decided for the next book after DEATH ...To Linda: I decided for the next book after DEATH IN HER FACE -- the one you're referring to -- that I'd take on the Jessica Fletcher syndrome. Every time you invited that woman anywhere, somebody dropped dead. After a while, you'd have thought people would stop asking her to their parties. Lauren lets the police take the credit for her solutions, but there are just enough people around who've begun to notice the coincidence of her signing onto a film and a killing. And Hollywood does love to gossip. Sheila Yorknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-81060994215258147792012-11-16T09:54:06.242-05:002012-11-16T09:54:06.242-05:00To Mark: There are so many challenges to creating ...To Mark: There are so many challenges to creating an amateur sleuth. One of the biggest is figuring out how to put Lauren in the position of solving the crime. Most of us, when confronted with a dead body would run like heck, call the police, and that would be it for our involvement. I broke up an armed robbery once, and that's about as close to actual crime solving as I want to get. Lauren always has a personal interest in the solution of the crime -- and because she has a gift for fixing things, she can't stop thinking about a solution.Sheila Yorknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-82651976256218621662012-11-16T09:40:17.127-05:002012-11-16T09:40:17.127-05:00Hi, Sheila,
I see you already have a following fo...Hi, Sheila,<br /><br />I see you already have a following for your novels which is great! We'll hope for many more readers to discover your fine work.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-76041603977185452272012-11-16T09:22:50.642-05:002012-11-16T09:22:50.642-05:00I love the idea of the superstitious studio head t...I love the idea of the superstitious studio head trying to get rid of Lauren and her bad juju!Lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-8491377670963889862012-11-16T09:18:23.985-05:002012-11-16T09:18:23.985-05:00I never thought about Lauren's compulsion to &...I never thought about Lauren's compulsion to "fix things" -- well, perhaps "compulsion" is not the right word -- she's turned out to be good at fixing things, she sees something that needs fixing, she SHOULD try to fix it. Anyway, I like this script doctor/mystery solver parallel. Looking forward to the book signing!Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-47694624913287781152012-11-16T09:02:39.899-05:002012-11-16T09:02:39.899-05:00Thanks! Yes, the book launch party got delayed by ...Thanks! Yes, the book launch party got delayed by Hurricane Sandy. We'll be down at Mysterious on Wednesday, December 12, 6-8p. For those in the New York area, please join us.Sheila Yorkhttp://sheilayork.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105320592980752653.post-59487892855061083482012-11-16T08:47:52.297-05:002012-11-16T08:47:52.297-05:00We have enjoyed the other books in your series, an...We have enjoyed the other books in your series, and am looking forward to reading the latest. Your characters are very engaging and interesting! Looking forward to your signing at the Mysterious Book Shop! Highly recommend these books to everyone.Winniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15926597921523807422noreply@blogger.com