Book-A-Week Challenge Interview with author Nora LeDuc

We are interviewing Nora LeDuc, author of this week's Book-A-Week Challenge novel "Murder Came Calling".

Post your comment or question and Nora will stop in to answer and respond.

Genre: Romance
SubGenre: Mystery
EBook formats ISBN: 978-1-60313-437-8
Trade paperback ISBN: 978-1-60313-438-5
Nora's site: http://www.noraleduc.com/

For those of you who don't know, Nora is a friend of mine and someone who has influenced and helped me with my writing career since I joined the NH Romance Writers of America back in 2003.

Of all the books that Nora has written and there have been many, I believe 7 published at this point, this is my favorite. Why?
Because I love the hero (Sam) and heroine (Annie) in this story. These are two characters that you can't help but fall for.
Okay, enough about what I think. On with the interview!

Interview:

How close is the plot in your current release Murder Came Calling to your own life?

Let’s see. A wealthy, young beautiful woman becomes involved with a sarcastic, heart hardened ex con after her mother is murdered and the heroine fears her father is the killer. Her drug addicted brother keeps disappearing and reappearing, and the police threaten to arrest the hero as they believe he’s a murderer released on a technicality. Well, I have a mother, a father and two brothers. Pretty close!

When did you first consider yourself a writer?

I knew I was an author when I found myself listed on an authors web page between Charlotte Hughes and Janet Evanovich.

What genre are you the most comfortable writing?

I originally hoped to write historical romance and have written and sold three. The idea of women in beautiful dresses with servants and dashing heroes was very alluring. But the downturn in the historical market convinced me to turn elsewhere. Since I love mystery, thrillers, suspense I decided to attempt writing one. It’s been a love match ever since.

What are your current projects?

I have written and sold a book Pick Up Lines for Murder. The date for its release will be announced soon. I’ve another completed a manuscript Love Burns, which is seeking a home and have two other manuscripts in various stages of revision. I also am writing a story about a kidnapped child inspired by Headline News.

If you could spend the day with one writer, who would it be?

Hands down Tina Fey!! I’d love to be her shadow for a day. Here’s a woman who was one of the few female writers on SNL. Now she’s writing and staring on a hit TV show, written a hit movie and won seven gold Emmy statues for 30 Rock. Recently, her show received 22 Emmy nominations! Let me be your gopher, Tina.

Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?

All of my characters have a lesson to learn, which is universal for all of us. In Murder Came Calling although the hero has been set free from prison, he must learn how to open his imprisoned heart. In Love’s Wicked Jewel the hero learns he’s made the wrong choice in taking the diamond. It’s cold and hard while he’s given up the warm and loving heroine for wealth. In my next book Pick Up Lines for Murder, the heroine learns that she’s left behind the nerdy girl in high school and grown into a beautiful, kind woman even the hottest guy from her past can love. All of my characters have lessons in love to learn, which is why there’s romance in each book.

One last question. Were you the model for your cover?

The woman drowning under water? Absolutely. It’s how I look doing my revisions.

For more information about Nora, visit her website at http://www.noraleduc.com

Purchase the book: http://www.whiskeycreekpress.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=735&zenid=b452d0a8fdb7f26f507b9fd009fd13d2