Mystery We Write Blog Tour: Evelyn Cullet

Evelyn Cullet has been an aspiring author since high school when she wrote short stories; but she didn't begin her first novel until college. Afterward, she continued to take writing classes while working in the offices of a major soft drink company. Now, after early retirement, she finally has the chance to write full-time. Evelyn enjoys playing the piano, being an organic gardener, and an amateur Lapidary.

 

She's a former long-time member of the Agatha Christie Society, and is currently a member of Sisters in Crime. She and her husband live in a suburb of Chicago along with their Black Lab/Pit Bull, Bailey.

Let's get to know Evelyn a little better... 

If you could have one last meal, what would it be?

Since I'm always so health-conscious about eating, for my last meal
I'd like to eat foods that are deep fried and loaded with sugar and
cholesterol. In other words, any food that's bad for me.

Name three things on your bucket list.

1. To visit the Sherlock Holmes Study in London, England. I can check that off.
2. To explore Nottingham Castle. Accomplished!
3. To become a best-selling author. I'm still working on that one.

In what genre do you write? If you were to choose another genre, what
would it be and why?

I write in the romantic suspense genre right now, but I also like to
write in the mystery romance genre, which I'm currently doing with my
next novel. I would like to write a cozy mystery because that's what I
enjoy reading the most, but romance keeps sneaking its way into my
stories and it's hard to keep out. I suppose I could write the romantic
parts in a cozy, and then take them out later. But somehow I don't
think that would work. I would always feel like something was missing,
so I guess I'll have to stick with what I write best.

Describe yourself in only three words.

Critical
Loyal
Health-minded

What is the most adventurous thing you've ever done?

The most adventurous thing I had ever done was digging for crystals in
the mountains of Arkansas. Not extremely adventurous, but it was fun.
And I brought home some lovely crystals.

What made you choose to write the particular novel(s) you have written?

Besides being a writer, there was a time when I fancied myself as an artist. And while taking art classes, I met another artist who had gone to Bariloche, Argentina, to take a Master art class. I immediately thought that both the location and taking a Master art class would be fantastic ideas for a romantic suspense novel, so I began writing it the very next day.

Who is one of your favorite authors?

There are so many, it's a hard choice to single out only one. I'd like to say that you are, but I haven't had the opportunity to read any of your novels yet. I'm still looking forward to reading NO EASY WAY and working my way through to your latest. So I'm going to pick contemporary mystery author Rhys Bowen, whom I had the pleasure to meet and spend time with at the Love is Murder writers conference in 2011. I found her to be warm and gracious, and was surprised to learn that she has a wonderful sense of humor.

Thank you for having me as a guest on your blog today, Susan.

We would love to hear from you, so please leave a comment and you'll automatically be entered in my book GIVEAWAY.  You could win a signed print copy of Masterpiece of Murder. The lucky winner will be chosen at random at the end of the Murder We Write blog tour, and announced on my blog, http://evelyncullet.com/blog/ on December 12th. Don't forget to leave your email address so I'll know how to contact you.

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