Jeanne Cooney
Author Interview - Jeanne Cooney
Author of It's Murder, You Betcha
A retired female farmer in the Red River Valley of Northwest Minnesota finds herself pulled into solving murders in her Lutheran-Scandinavian farm community, the result being funny and unpredictable. The story is augmented with old-time hot dish, Jell-O, and bar recipes because nothing goes better with murder than a little something to eat, dontcha know.
Author I draw inspiration from:
Janet Evanovich and Richard Osman
Favorite place to read a book:
In bed
Book character I’d like to be stuck in an elevator with:
The elderly investigators in Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club. I assume we'd cross paths in an airport.
The moment I knew I wanted to become an author:
I never planned it. It happened by circumstance.
Hardback, paperback, ebook or audiobook:
I love actual books but read ebooks for convenience and audio while driving.
The last book I read:
I loved the latest John Sanford novel featuring Lucas Davenport and Birgil Flowers.
Pen & paper or computer:
I write lots of notes but actually draft the story exclusively on my laptop.
Book character I think I’d be best friends with:
I'd like to hang out with the characters in Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club.
If I weren’t an author, I’d be a:
If I could do my career over, I'd teach.
Favorite decade in fashion history:
The Roaring 20s.
Place I’d most like to travel:
I love Ireland!
My signature drink:
flavored water
Favorite artist:
Willie Nelson
Number one on my bucket list:
Returning to Ireland
Find more from the author:
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About Jeanne Cooney:
Jeanne Cooney is the author of the Hot Dish Heaven mystery series and the It's Murder mystery series, the latest book being It's Murder, You Betcha, to be released in March 2024.