What was the first book you read that you couldn’t put down?
The first book I remember capturing my attention and holding it hostage was one of the Nancy Drew series books. I don’t remember which book was the first, but I spent one summer planted in a chair in our living room reading a box of the girl detective books. A neighborhood friend had the whole collection, and she shared them with me. I couldn’t put them down and read until the last page was turned.
I was captivated by how Nancy used extraordinary sleuthing skills to solve mystery after mystery. She was so intuitive and always solved the mystery.
These books fed my love of intrigue, mysteries and the law. My favorite genres are thrillers and suspense.
I loved Nancy Drew! How about more recently: what was the last book you read that you couldn’t put down?
The Lake House by Kate Morton. Morton carefully developed the characters, setting, and storyline in such a way the entire book came alive. The characters were so well written, that I almost Googled them to find out their current status. She had an unexpected twist I didn’t see coming, and I loved it. She is a gifted writer who has honed the craft of writing intriguing characters in desperate situations and working out a resolution.
Have you ever had a book recommended to you that you didn’t like? No names, but what didn’t you like about it?
We had a book club at work and one of the recommendations was like pulling teeth to read. The sentences were so long I had to reread the beginning to remember what I’d read. The story droned on and on in endless, needless descriptions. I finally gave up and discussed the parts of what I’d read during our meeting.
If you could be part of any fictional family, which would you pick?
I’ve always been fascinated with the Swiss Family Robinson. I read the book and saw the movie more than one time. The adventures the children had climbing trees and exploring the island looked like so much fun. The efforts of building living quarters and finding food to prepare for the family, didn’t appeal to me, then or now, but the blue waters surrounding the island, swimming, running through the jungle, and building treehouses were what my young imagination envisioned.
I won’t lie: I’ve always wanted to visit their house. How about this toughie: who’s your favorite author?
I love Randy Singer’s writing because he writes believable, clean legal thrillers. Singer is a practicing attorney in Richmond, VA, and a part-time pastor. One of my favorite titles is The Judge in which the five world religions are on trial. The setting is on an island, similar to the Survivor reality show.
Share five books from your TBR (to be read) pile.
I have these five books set aside for future reading:
Write History: A Historical Author’s Guide to Crafting Blazing Stories by JP Robinson
Romancing the South by Yvonne Lehman with Lori Marett and Eva Marie Everson
Midnight, Christmas Eve by Andy Clapp
Spy the Lie by Philip Houston, Michael Floyd, and Susan Carnicero
Get the Truth by Philip Houston, Michael Floyd, and Susan Carnicero
Sharron K. Cosby is an Alabama native uprooted and planted in the sands of Central Florida. She loves Alabama football, reading, writing, and no ‘rithmetic. Looking at the world through her iPhone lens taps into her creativity which sometimes finds its way into her writing. Sharron is an award-winning author and enjoys speaking on multiple topics, particularly addiction and recovery. Her first publication, Praying for Your Addicted Loved One: 90 in 90, is a devotional based on Jeremiah 30 and 31 in which she shares her family’s journey through her son’s addiction and ultimate recovery.
Sharron is currently working on titles in three genres on the same topic: the Doughnut Girls of The Salvation Army during WW1. She is represented by Andy Clapp of the Cyle Young Elite Agency.
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