#ThisorThatThursday Author Interview with Maggie Blake Bailey

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I’d like to welcome Maggie Blake Bailey to the blog for #ThisorThatThursday!

Hardest thing about being a writer: Patience.

Easiest thing about being a writer: Ideas. I love coming up with new ideas, asking WHAT IF? Following a strange line of thought, going down an internet rabbit hole. Did you see the article about the raccoon that broke into a liquor store and passed out in the bathroom in Virginia? I would love to write a scene with something like that now I that I have read about! Ideas, for me at least, are everywhere.

Things you need for your writing sessions:

Things that hamper your writing:

Words that describe you:

Words that describe you, but you wish they didn’t:

Something you’re really good at: being goofy. I have been described as a muppet more than once. And just last week, a fifth-grade friend of my kids complimented my “car energy” when I was dancing to a song. I know it sounds like he was being sarcastic, but as a former high school English teacher, I promise I know when something is a real compliment!

Something you’re really bad at: learning other languages. I still try, but I am NOT a natural, and I really envy people that have a great ear for language and accents.

Last best thing you ate: soup dumplings! There is a highway in Atlanta called Buford Highway that has incredible Asian food, and I had a date night with my husband at North China Eatery and we had fantastic soup dumplings.

Last thing you regret eating: To be honest, I think I ate one soup dumpling too many. They were just so good! But I might have pushed it a little far.

Things you’d walk a mile for: Pizza. Or a great craft store. Or a great bookstore. But hopefully a corner of some town that would have all three next to each other.

Things that make you want to run screaming from the room: Mayonnaise. I can’t stand it. I made it in second grade in some sort of science lesson? All I took from that lesson was to never eat mayo. Believe me, I know how strange that sounds.

Things you always put in your books: FOOD! Food is one of my great joys in life, and I think food also does a great job of evocating a certain place. Any time I go somewhere, there is food I want to eat associated with that place. Like lobster when I am seaside in the northeast, peaches when I am in North or South Carolina, shrimp when I am down in Southern Georgia, etc.

Things you never put in your books: Really intense violence, what I call “girl in a box underground” stuff. The sort of violence you would see in an episode of CRIMINAL MINDS. Don’t get me wrong, a lot of authors do it incredibly well and it can be done masterfully to serve an excellent plot. But it is not for me to write.

Favorite places you’ve been: I love traveling—and I have been lucky enough to go on some wonderful trips over my life so far. Last year, I went to the Isle of Mull in Scotland and as soon as I left, I was dreaming about how to get back. I also went to Norway last year and jumped in a fjord on the winter solstice, and I desperately want to do that again some day.

Places you never want to go to again: Las Vegas- I went once with friends and had a great time, but I don’t like heat or gambling or late nights, so once was enough for me!

Favorite things to do: Read, write, sew, knit, nap, watch British Murder Mysteries on tv, sit by the fire, walk my dogs, go to concerts, and most importantly laugh and just spend time with my kids and husband.

Things you’d run through a fire or eat bugs to get out of doing: Ride a bike. I am really afraid of bikes. I have done it a handful of times, but I was terrified every time!

Most daring thing you’ve ever done: climbed to the basecamp of Everest.

Something you chickened out from doing: ever properly learned how to dive. I just resort to an inelegant cannonball.

Besides writing, what’s the most creative thing you’ve done: I made a huge quilt for my best friend that works as an I SPY but also has the names of everyone in her family hidden in the quilt. It is MASSIVE and bright and was very, very complicated to make.

A project that didn’t quite turn out the way you planned it: Everything? There is always space between my ideal plan and the actual outcome, but then I see people enjoy the imperfect and I remember to relax and enjoy it!

Some real-life story that made it to one of your books: In my first book, a terrible first date ends with a fist bump that sort of explodes into jazz hands when the main character thinks the guy is going in for a kiss. Completely happened to me. Mortifying!

Something in your story that readers think is about you, but it’s not: Divorce. My main character is pulling her life back together after a tough divorce. Thankfully, I am married to an amazing guy and only imagine that outcome rather than living through it.

Your favorite movie as a child: I loved THE PRINCESS BRIDE! I still do and I am lucky enough that one of my kids also loves it. I know the movie SO well—years and years ago I was at a showing on my college campus. The sound went out toward the end (to the pain) and I started doing the lines for the friend I went with to the show. People yelled for me to say them louder, and I ended up reciting the rest of the movie for the whole crowd!

A TV show or movie that kept you awake at night as a kid (or as an adult): I also loved THE LABYRINTH, but I will admit that it gave me nightmares the first time I watched it as a kid. A babysitter showed it to me when I was about six, which might have been a bit early? But it is a classic that I love now, so I can’t complain too much!

About Maggie:

Maggie Bailey, an enthusiastic sewist and maker, is a graduate of Stanford, Oxford, Brown, and Sewanee Universities. Her Measure Twice Sewing Mystery Series includes QUILTY AS CHARGED and SEAMS DEADLY, both from Crooked Lane Books. Maggie Bailey has previously published two volumes of poetry. She lives in Atlanta with her husband, two young children, her dogs, and a growing fabric stash she can’t help but add to on a regular basis.

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#WriterWednesday Interview with Kim Davis

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I’d like to welcome the fabulous Kim Davis to the blog for #WriterWednesday.

Hardest thing about being a writer:

Finding the time to sit down and actually write! I’m an integral part of caring for my special needs granddaughter and have her 3 days a week. On the days I don’t have her, I have the usual household chores, errands, appointments, blogging, book marketing (which, as you know, Heather, takes up way too much time), cooking, etc. that always needs my attention. It can sometimes be weeks without writing on the next book.

Easiest thing about being a writer:

Procrastinating, lol! When I finally find that rare window of time to write, I often fall down the rabbit hole of “research”. In my case, it’s researching the theme of the book (with my latest book featuring the theme of Día de los Muertos, I had costumes, makeup, food, history, and traditions to research). Plus, I generally have ten recipes in each of my Cupcake Catering Mysteries, so I hunt down ideas for what I’d like to include and start cobbling together recipes to experiment with, which takes me to the kitchen instead of my computer to work.

Things you need for your writing sessions:

Caffeine! I start with coffee in the morning and then move on to tea when the afternoon slump hits. I have to time the afternoon tea just right because if I wait too long to drink it, I won’t be able to fall asleep that night.

Things that hamper your writing:

My mini-goldendoodle, Missy, gets annoyed with me for not paying her enough attention. She can be very loud in demanding a walk, or another treat, or needing me to throw the squeaky ball for her when she’s done with me being on my computer. I’ve trained my husband not to interrupt me when I’m writing… now if I could only do the same with our dog, lol!

Last best thing you ate:

We recently made a trip up to Solvang for a few days, and I hit the Danish bakeries (for research, you know…). One of them had Sarah Bernhardt Cookies, a delectable base of almond cookie, topped with chocolate cream, and then dipped in dark chocolate. Oh, goodness… swoon-worthy!

Last thing you regret eating:

Some chili beans. Unfortunately, I have a variety of food allergies, one of them being foods from the nightshade family. I really have to avoid tomatoes (or tomato-based products), peppers, potatoes, eggplant, etc. The tomato-heavy chili beans were so good though, but my tummy paid the price because of those darn allergies.

The last thing you ordered online:

Groceries. While I’m blessed to have several grocery stores nearby, when I’ve got a lot of deadlines staring down at me, I often order groceries to be delivered. Since my husband and I both have several food allergies, it’s a lot easier to find substitutions online (i.e. dairy-free and gluten-free) than for me to walk up and down every aisle, reading labels. I’ve also found that while the physical store might not have the product I need, the warehouse or central local store will.

The last thing you regret buying:

The wrong size leggings for my special needs granddaughter… now I have to track down the receipt to return them and hope I find the right ones 😊

Things you’d walk a mile for:

Those Sarah Bernhardt Cookies mentioned above! Heck, I’d walk two miles for one of those!

Things that make you want to run screaming from the room:

Any creature that belongs outdoors and NOT in my house… like spiders, insects, rodents, lizards, etc. Big heebie jeebies!

Things you always put in your books:

Recipes! Even if it’s not a culinary cozy, I can’t help but put a supporting character who bakes into the storyline, and then I have to find recipes to go along with whatever they’re sharing.

Things you never put in your books:

Steamy romance… which I’m not opposed to, but it doesn’t fit with what I write. True story: I was at my very first writers’ conference, and I sat next to a lovely young woman during lunch and started chatting. Turned out she was one of the writing instructors, so I asked what her class was about. We were in a loud environment, but I was positive she said she taught neurotic writing… “Well, count me in! I’m neurotic,” I said. She almost fell off her chair laughing so hard… she taught erotic writing!!! Yeah, I skipped that class.

Things to say to an author:

Keep up the good work! Or if their work isn’t your cup of tea, say something like you admire their dedication to all the hard work it takes to create a book.

Things to say to an author if you want to be fictionally killed off in their next book:

“I’d write a book if I weren’t so busy, but I have the perfect plot, so I think you should write it instead.” And then go on and spend 15 minutes telling you about the story and how you should go about writing it.

Now, I will say that authors like collecting ideas and hearing about real-life happenings from our family, friends, and readers, but we don’t want to be lectured on how to put those ideas or headlines into our next book. For example, in my latest book, Catering to the Dead, I spent 1-1/2 hours stuck in gridlock traffic trying to get my youngest granddaughter to LAX airport Thanksgiving week last year. We passed the time talking about what the themes of my next couple of books should be. She tossed out a lot of ideas, and we finally landed on the Dia de los Muertos theme because her parents had thrown an elaborate party several years before. Brainstorming together or mentioning a headline you’ve seen is MUCH different from lecturing and giving point-by-point instructions on what you think an author should write and how they should write. But of course I know without a doubt none of you would be that presumptuous!

Favorite places you’ve been:

Hawaii. There truly is something magical about the islands. I had the good fortune of getting married (second time was the charm) on Kauai, so it holds a special place in my heart.

Places you never want to go to again:

Lake Havasu, Arizona, in August… 118 degrees (F)… need I say more?

Besides writing, what’s the most creative thing you’ve done:

Decorating elaborate cakes and cookies. Once my granddaughters came along, I decided to take some cake decorating classes so I could make their birthday cakes. As time went on, my birthday cakes and end of school year summer pool party cakes and special party cakes all became bigger and more intricate with each passing year. In fact, the cake featured on the cover of Catering to the Dead is the cake I designed and made for my family’s Día de los Muertos party.

A project that didn’t quite turn out the way you planned it:

Creating so many recipes has brought about quite a few kitchen disasters. The biggest disaster I had was while developing a recipe for cocktail cupcakes using Fireball Whiskey. When I opened the oven to rotate the cupcake tin, the cupcakes all flambéed, shooting blue flames that filled the oven! Fortunately, the flames died out when I slammed the door shut. The next day, my husband placed two fire extinguishers in my hands to keep in the kitchen just in case I ever had another fire-related disaster. Oh, and I finally got the recipe figured out after another couple of tries, and it’s featured (along with my disaster) in Cake Popped Off, the second book in my Cupcake Catering Mysteries.

Your favorite movie as a child:

While not a movie, I was obsessed with Scooby Doo. My love of mysteries started early, especially those featuring dogs!

A TV show or movie that kept you awake at night as a kid (or as an adult):

The Shining really did a number on me, even though I was in my 20s when I saw it. It took me a week or more to stop having nightmares. To this day I have a strong dislike of Jack Nicholson simply because of that movie. Apparently, I can read horror books without too much distress… my brain downplays the violence and the super scary bits, but there’s no escaping it on screen.

About Kim:

Kim Davis writes the Aromatherapy Apothecary cozy mystery series, and the award-winning Cupcake Catering cozy mystery series. For over ten years she’s written the Cinnamon, Sugar, and a Little Bit of Murder culinary cozy mystery blog, and has recently joined the permanent group of bloggers at Mystery Lovers’ Kitchen. She lives in Southern California with her husband and rambunctious mini Goldendoodle, Missy, who has become an inspiration for several plotlines. Kim Davis is a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.

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Things to Think about When Doing In-person Author Events

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This fall, I did a lot of in-person events, and I noticed some things as I watched those around me. There were a few (usually newer authors) who complained about the crowds and their sales, and then there were the authors who had a lot of success.

Here are some things that the successful authors had in common.

The Presentation:

  • Always bring a tablecloth and make sure it’s not wrinkled.

  • If you make signs or handouts, make them attractive and readable.

  • Always give out something. Everyone I talk to gets a bookmark. You never know who will buy an audiobook or an ebook later.

  • I stopped giving out candy when I had some melt in the summer. I have little trinkets for kids (and adults) that relate to my books. Lately, I’ve been giving away sparkly “Pearly Girl” bracelets, and plastic marine animals for the Mermaid Bay Christmas Shoppe Mysteries. Kids tell everyone where they got cool swag.

  • Make your table attractive and inviting. Don’t clutter it with stuff. And don’t pile things so high, they can’t get close to talk to you.

  • Don’t stack hundreds of books on your table. That gives the person the idea that there are lots and no one is buying them. Put only a few out and create the illusion of “get ‘em before they’re gone.”

  • Take a look at your display from the front after you set it up and make sure it looks the way you want it to.

Your Look:

  • Dress for the event. Some authors have props or a hat. They attract attention. If that’s not your style, then look professional and dress as comfortably as you can.

  • Wear colors that stand out. You want to be seen in the pictures, and bright colors draw people’s attention.

  • Stand up if you can. You look more approachable.

  • Smile and greet people.

  • Even if people are just walking by, ask what do they like to read or what their favorite type of book is. Know what other authors are near you and point out ones with genres they like if you can.

  • Do not sit and scroll on your phone. You look bored and boring. People will walk right by.

  • Look like you’re having fun. Talk with your tablemates. Take pictures with friends. Take pictures with people who buy books. People like to see what’s going on, and they don’t want to miss something. And they tend to gravitate to tables that look interesting and fun.

  • Have your quick tag line ready and be able to tell them about your books in a succinct way. No boring dissertations.

  • It is hard to start conversations with strangers, and it feels weird to talk about yourself so much. If you’re introverted or shy, you need to psych yourself up. Smile, look people in the eye, and talk to them. Not everyone is going to buy a book. But you’ll be surprised at the people you’ll meet. I have recruited a lot of mystery lovers to our Sisters in Crime chapter from these conversations.

  • Caffeine and candy are good for quick energy boosts to keep you going.

  • Be willing to answer questions. People want to know about you, your writing, and your path to publication. And sometimes, you’ll get some questions that you don’t want to answer, and that’s fine. If that happens, be a good politician and steer it to an answer that you do want to give.

  • And don’t forget to invite them to sign up for your newsletter list.

Before and After the Event:

  • Before the event, make sure you have all of the contacts and logistics information.

  • Make sure you share the event on your website, newsletter, and social media sites. If you have followers in the area, they may stop in to see you.

  • After the event, make sure to post pictures of all the fun you had. The group pictures are great for this. People love to see who was there. And tag everyone you can on social media.

  • Make sure to thank the sponsor/coordinator. Their teams work hard to put on these events.

What would you add to my list?

#ThisorThatThursday Author Interview with Diane Floyd Boehm

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Please help me welcome Diane Floyd Boehm to the blog for #ThisorThatThursday!

Hardest thing about being a writer: The hardest part of writing for children is making sure every word is age-appropriate and engaging. Editing is a labor of love—it always feels never-ending, but I know it’s essential for a good story.

Easiest thing about being a writer: The easiest part is coming up with ideas; inspiration seems to pop up everywhere I look!

Something you’re really good at: I love performing in musicals, whether it's in the chorus or a small role. There’s real joy in helping an audience forget their worries and seeing smiles at curtain call.

Something you’re really bad at: Advanced math isn’t my strong suit. Arithmetic is fine, but once you get to trigonometry, I’m out—I’m all about creativity over calculations.

Last best thing you ate: A homemade pimento cheese sandwich from a local restaurant—absolute perfection.

Last thing you regret eating: Sushi. It’s just not for me. I’ll take good old barbecue any day!

Favorite music or song: My taste is broad—showtunes, Karen Carpenter, Anne Murray, Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston. Anything with story and emotion.

Music that drives you crazy: Heavy metal is a bit much for me—it gives me more headaches than happy feelings.

The last thing you ordered online: Pirate ship decorations for my grandson's birthday cake. Creating themed cakes is one of my favorite traditions, and practicing icing waves brings me joy!

Favorite places you’ve been: Travel has been a gift. Two favorites: joining a group of women to the Arctic with Mountain High, where I learned sled dog care and explored ice caves for breast cancer research; and Kenya/Tunisia with Free the Children, building a library before heading out on safari to see wildlife in its natural habitat.

Places you never want to go to again: Honestly, I’d revisit any place—I find wonder in every journey, and some trips, like the Badlands of South Dakota, are so awe-inspiring I’ve returned just to share them with loved ones.

The first record/cassette/CD you ever bought: The Carpenters—Karen Carpenter’s pure voice brings magic to every song.

A type of music that’s not your cup of tea: Heavy rock just doesn’t speak to me the way storytelling music does.

My favorite book as a child: Little Golden Books—especially when my mom read Hansel and Gretel with dramatic voices. Her witch voice was unforgettable!

A book I’ve read more than once: Beautiful Joe, which our class read in fifth grade, fascinated me with its unusual history and heartfelt story—I still return to it.

Your favorite movie as a child: Pollyanna, starring Hayley Mills. My mom loved the book, and watching the film together made it a family favorite that shaped my love for optimism.

A TV show or movie that kept you awake at night: The British drama Silent Witness. My husband and I have watched every season, some episodes are so intense they gave me nightmares—thank goodness for Home Improvement to lighten the mood afterward!

About Diane:

Diann Floyd Boehm is an award-winning international author of children’s books and young adult historical fiction. Her stories inspire kindness, peace, and self-love, encouraging children and adults alike to “Embrace Imagination.” In addition to her writing, Diann loves connecting with audiences through school visits, book signings, and speaking engagements.

She is the co-host of Royally Confidential with Helena Chard on USA Global TV™ and Radio and brings a background in musical theatre and education to everything she does. Having lived in the Philippines and Dubai, Diann weaves her global experiences into her work while calling Austin, Texas home.

A wife, mother, grandmother, and humanitarian, Diann is dedicated to inspiring others through storytelling, creativity, and community service. Learn more about her books and projects at https://www.diannfloydboehm.com.

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#WriterWednesday Author Interview with Doug Lawrence

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I’d like to welcome Doug Lawrence back to the blog for #WriterWednesday!

Things you need for your writing sessions: I need a creative environment to work within. I did a private writing retreat one time that seemed to work alright. I was able to write 30-40 pages of content.

Things that hamper your writing: Trying to write in a place where there are too many distractions.

A few of your favorite things: My favorite thing is my laptop. I would break into a cold sweat without it. I took a short break and went to visit a dear friend for a week. I was without email and other things for a few days and I was panicking. Sounds funny but it was stressful.

Things you need to throw out: I have two closets of clothes that I need to cull out. I also had some food in the pantry that needs to go. I had a friend who was kind enough to help me purge some of the stuff but we could do more. It is like a new beginning.

Favorite foods: I like steak and mushrooms

Things that make you want to gag: Liver and onions. I can handle the onions but the liver is definitely off limits.

Something you’re really good at: Mentoring others to help them grow personally and professionally. That would include help with their healing journey from mental health and grief related issues.

Something you’re really bad at: I wouldn’t say I was bad at something. I would say that I had room to grow. Using negative connotations doesn’t improve things.

Last best thing you ate: Schnitzel

Last thing you regret eating: Liver and onions

Favorite places you’ve been: Dubai

Places you never want to go to again: Shanghai

People you’d like to invite to dinner: Ken Blanchard or Oprah Winfrey

People you’d cancel dinner on: I can’t think of anyone off the top of my head. I would look at this as an opportunity to learn more about someone and to also learn something more about myself.

Best thing you’ve ever done: Mentor a young entrepreneur with mental health challenges

Biggest mistake: Allowing a mentee to not be accountable for her mentoring sessions. Only happened once and that was the last time.

Most daring thing you’ve ever done: Zip line in Mexico

Something you chickened out from doing: Bungi cord jumping

About Doug:

Doug Lawrence is the founder of TalentC® and is focused on all things mentoring as a solution provider. Doug Lawrence is an International Certified Mentor and holds two Mentor Certifications; Certificate of Practice – Mentor and the Certificate of Practice – Journey Mentor from the International Mentoring Community. Doug is the only one to hold the Certificate of Practice – Journey Mentor in the world today.

He has over 30 years of mentoring and leadership experience and is recognized as a thought leader in the mentoring space. Doug authored the book entitled, The Gift of Mentoring and his second book entitled, You Are Not Alone became an Amazon #1 Best Seller in North America and the UK and is a bronze medal recipient in the Global Book Awards. Doug’s third book, Grief, The Silent Pandemic was published April 20, 2025 and was the recipient of two bronze and one silver Global Book Awards. Doug is an International Best - Selling Author.

Doug works as a volunteer mentor with the Sir Richard Branson Entrepreneur Program in the Caribbean and with American Corporate Partners (ACP) in the United States helping military personnel transition from service life to civilian life.

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Writerly, Bookish, and Fun Resources

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I subscribe to a lot of newsletters and podcasts, and I want to share some interesting ones with you. These are great for research and ideas.

Newsletters - I love keeping up with authors and what they’re writing, and bookish events. Here are a few that are worth checking out:

Podcasts

What are your favorite newsletters and podcasts?

#ThisorThatThursday Author Interview with J. Kent Holloway

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I’d like to welcome the amazing J. Kent Holloway to the blog this Thanksgiving to celebrate his new Christmas mystery.

Hardest thing about being a writer: Prioritizing the zillion story ideas that spring to my mind unbidden at any given moment so that I can actually finish a book.

Easiest thing about being a writer: World building and plotting ideas.

Words that describe you: Vivaciously infectious!

Words that describe you, but you wish they didn’t: Dwarf-like (but in a fantasy sense…in high school, my nerdy Fellowship of the Ring nickname among my peers was Gimli!).

Something you’re really good at: Dreaming big. There’s nothing I feel like I can’t accomplish if I put my mind to it.
Something you’re really bad at: Holding a grudge. Sometimes I’d like to just be angry at someone for a few minutes.

Favorite music or song: Big Band music of the 1940s…oh, and Oingo Boingo!

Music that drives you crazy: Definitely rap. Or maybe Taylor Swift. It’s a tie.

The last thing you ordered online: Meta Quest 3S VR with Batman: Arkham Shadows.

The last thing you regret buying: A new shirt that didn’t fit right (see the Dwarf-like comment above).

Things you always put in your books: Lots and lots of folklore (usually folklore involving various mythologies of Death (Grim Reaper, Psychopomps, etc).
Things you never put in your books: Romance or sex. Also never use cuss words.

Things to say to an author: I love your stories…they’re so creative and fun!
Things to say to an author if you want to be fictionally killed off in their next book: I wrote a book with AI…will you read it and give me a blurb?

Favorite places you’ve been: St. Petersburg, Russia
Places you never want to go to again: New York City

Favorite books (or genre): Mysteries with supernatural or fantasy elements.
Books you wouldn’t buy: Romance or erotica.

The funniest thing to happen to you: Performing an autopsy, I got blood all over my clothes and had no spares. After taking a shower at the morgue, I had to put on a Tyvek (white paper) suit…which was basically see through because I didn’t have a towel after my shower. Then I had to scramble into the parking lot, covering my nethers with my hands (front and back) as I ran to my car to drive home and get new clothes!

The most embarrassing thing to happen to you: Um, see above!

My favorite book as a child: Pippi Longstocking (the whole series)!

A book I’ve read more than once: The Lord of the Rings (read it at least twelve times).

About J. Kent:

Bestselling Christian author Kent Holloway isn't just a storyteller. He isn't just a forensic death investigator. He's also a Bible Teacher, preacher, speaker, and best of all...Santa Claus (this year, he saw over 500 kids alone at his Santa engagements!)!

For the last 30 years, Kent Holloway has lived on death. Literally. As a forensic death investigator. he's seen it all. Experienced the worst that life has to give. Yet he never let it dim his sense of wonder or humor or, most importantly, his Faith in Jesus Christ! 

Now, he brings all this experience, along with a zeal for living an abundant life to the written page with fun, adventurous mysteries, middle grade fantasy, and an upcoming library of exciting and inspirational nonfiction similar to his book I Died Swallowing a Goldfish and Other Life Lessons from the Morgue!

Kent Holloway also has a Master’s degree in Theology from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (yes, he's very Southern Baptist). He has served as singles minister, evangelism pastor, and director of discipleship and education. He is now focusing on three very important ministries to further the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

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