Loretta
Craig
" Paperback Writer "
There was never any doubt of what I wanted to be in life…a writer. The next step is just getting there. I came to this conclusion when I was only four years old, when my mother began teaching me to read from those Dick and Jane books. I was impatient and wanted to speed read and then move on to law books or something with depth…remember I am only four years old…my poor mother. She had the patience of a saint.
I would spend endless hours with one book after another...at age nine I promoted myself to the electric typewriter. My mother worked part time as a motel clerk, so I kept at it until I taught myself to type…
My mother always told me, “If determination is all it takes, you will be a great success, baby.” Success…this is something you strive for in life and where you heart leads you.
Yes, my mother called me baby, she was my best friend in life…always strong and with a kind word. I was very lucky…
After growing up like a gypsy, I am so settled and deeply rooted now that it’s even hard for me to believe.
I spend ten to twelve hours a day working on my books, taking notes, watching and studying details of people and life…isn’t that what a writer is? A detective of sorts?
My family, has been taken off guard by my “new career” and they still wonder how and why I do what I do. Aside from the cooking and the cleaning and all of that stuff in between, life is good. Its funny what people think a “writer’s life” really is…Simple…BUSY!!!!
I have published three romance novels (The Mystery of Emily Quillen, ILLUSIONS (a hot seller!) and Amber Ways). I have poetry in 15 anthology books and won this years (2006) Poet Ambassador Award, which is a special honor for me. My readers can look forward the something a little different with my next two books.
THE CONTROLLER, is a romantic suspense-thriller with a paranormal twist. (I like to keep my readers in suspense!) I bet you can’t figure it out…until the end!
KILLER INSTINCTS, wraps you up in a cat and mouse game with its sexy, hot and sensual characters while police try to catch a serial killer. Follow the clues…and see where it leads you?
THE CONTROLLER should be out by early fall of 2006. KILLER INSTINCTS is due out sometime next year.
Until next time readers...Hope to see you at the next book signing!
With warm wishing,
Loretta Craig
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