Interview with Author Lindsay Downs

You can learn more about Lindsay on her website (here)

Bio off Lindsay's website:

I've been writing off and on for more years then I can remember. First for local weekly newspapers. I also did several articles for magazines. I was later publisher, editor, writer and photographer for a newletter. As a photographer, I spent two weeks in 1990 with the Smithsonian Institute in Washington. Below you'll find a link to some of my photos they have on file.

About three years ago I tried my hand a historical fiction. I couldn't get past the first three pages. It was then I, by accident, read a romance novel. Needless to say, I found what I wanted to write. Romance. For the last two years I've done nothing but. Paranormal and straight romance.

I'm fortunate in that my job allows me time to write at work.

Currently I’m Vice President of Outreach International Romance Writers, a SIC, with RWA and Membership Chair of FF&P, another SIC.

I live in Connecticut with my Collie, Kebi, who's a rescue Collie.
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A Body in the Attic

Special Agent Emily Dahill, Dakota along with her team of technicians are sent to Master Sergeant Annabelle Carlyle’s Victorian style house for what they think is a simple break-in. What they find however, turns out to be even more ominous and far reaching.

A secret passageway leads to a mysterious gunshot. When the prime suspect is cleared they still have no clue who the shooter is, or why. Could the shooter be the same individual who took a shot at Dakota?

Add into the mix the FBI and their unexpected involvement in the case.

Soon they learn the break-in had been a cover-up for a more nefarious crime. One that involves Emily’s nemesis, the brown-haired man, and millions of dollars being sent to terrorists.

Will they solve the case before the money disappears forever and more bodies turn up? Not even the inestimable Dakota is sure.

Buy links for A Body in the Attic are forthcoming. 

A Dog Gone Christmas

When a call for paws goes out, five friends bring their collies without question to a friend’s house. They learn the collies are needed to help seven children with the grief of losing a parent in Iraq or Afghanistan. Now, with seven friends, four collie yearlings and their mother, they set out to help the children

Not far away a mother hopefully leads her seven puppies to safety from a man intent on selling them for illicit purposes.

By a miracle of fate the two mother collies find each other right before the man sells the puppies.

That Christmas morning will be one the children will remember all their lives and they are united with the puppies.

Buy links for A Dog Gone Christmas

Astraea Press

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

All Romance

To request an autograph on your kindle (her author page)

http://kindlegraph.com/authors/ldowns2966

 

Emily Dahill, CID Part 1

Final Mission-After being seriously wounded in a copter crash in Iraq Sgt. Emily Dahill meets her new partner as she embarks on her new Army career as a CID agent. Who could this new partner be?

A Body in the Snow- Emily and her partner, Dakota, cross bullets with their most determined foe. Who will survive?

Right Place, Wrong Day-On leave to hang with friends Emily gets the surprise of her life.

Dog on Fishing-When it comes to knowing how to fish, and catch the big ones, never underestimate your partner. He might surprise you.

Buy links for Emily Dahill, CID Part 1-

Astraea Press

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

Bookstrand

To request an autograph on your kindle (her author page)

http://kindlegraph.com/authors/ldowns2966

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1. What made you decide to become an author?

I’ve always loved to write, usually in my own style which drove my English teachers crazy. It wasn’t until I started reading the same book over and over, oh the title and author was different, that I decided to try writing. Since then I haven’t looked back.

2. Is your character Dakota based on your own dog Kebi?

Some of the characteristics of Dakota I took from my Kebi. Two in particular being loyalty and protecting of his human, notice I didn’t use owner because with collies, at least, it’s a debatable issue on who actually owns whom.

3. Are any of the events in your books based on real life experiences?

All the events are fiction whoever I will use real locales to help bring the story to life and add realism.

4. Do you relate to any of your characters?

Not really. Except for Dakota, who is also my muse, they are characters who try to solve crimes.

5. What was your favorite scene to write?

It’s really hard for me to pinpoint one scene that was my favorite to write. In Dog Gone Fishing where I have Dakota catching the fish with his paw fur is a favorite. Though my editor liked the scene where he, Dakota, pees on the soldier’s rifle.

I think without a doubt though the scenes in the Christmas story with Sasha and her puppies were the most enjoyable, and hardest, to write. Doing them gave me a really good opportunity to show my readers what they were going through.

6. How do you enjoy Connecticut?

It’s okay. We do have the four seasons but the winters and subsequent cold is starting to get to me. Now that I’m retired a warmer year round climate is starting to look more and more appealing.

7. As a photographer what was your favorite place to take pictures?

I really never had a favorite place as it didn’t focus so much on a specific type of subject matter. For two brief periods I was in Washington DC and the diversity of subject matter was a challenge. One minute I could be shooting a homeless vet sleeping on a bench, the next taking pictures of a statue or monument.

8. Do you read a lot?

Yes but not nearly as much as I want to. Seems the writing keeps getting in the way. Not that I mind but a little relaxation is always good to refresh the mind.

9. What is your favorite type of book to read and your favorite authors?

My genres of choice is Regency and Victorian but I have been known to read most any, not erotica. Since I write in the female POV reading a Regency, specially with the very domineering male hero, helps me to get focused on the heroine more for my writing. And I think it makes for a stronger character.

As far as my favorite author, the one I’m reading now. I prefer not to mention an author’s name for fear of leaving someone out.

10.         Where is your favorite place to write?

Starbucks but now that I’ve started to set up a home office I’m starting to spend more time here.

11.         What hobbies do you have?

Reading and playing Words with Friends.

12.         Do you do anything special to reward yourself when you publish a book?

When you say ‘publish a book’ are you talking about signing the contract or the day the book is released. When the book is released no, I’m too involved in promoting the new release to do much of anything. When the contract is signed I’m looking forward to the edits, cover art and all that goes along with getting the book set for its release.

I’m also probably already engrossed in writing the next book to take personal time to celebrate.

13.         If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go?

Fort Leonard Woods to observe the training of Special Agents for the Army’s CID unit to get a better understanding of they how and why they do things.

14.         If you could spend the day with anyone who would it be? (Dead or Alive)

My mother who died in 1997. I think some of my heroine Emily Dahill I get from her strength, tenacity and perseverance.

15.         What advice would you give to others that want to become an Author?

Learn the craft. Don’t choose the genre you want to write, let it choice you. But even more importantly, write, write and write some more. Never get discouraged and give up. And NEVER listen to those that say you’ll never be an author. They’re jealous they can’t do what you are doing.