Interview with Bonnie Traymore, Author of The Stepfamily

What’s the story behind the story? What impressed you to put in writing The Stepfamily?

We lived in Silicon Valley for eight years, and I wished to do a home suspense thriller that additionally had some tech subplots to mirror the texture of the area. The essential twist within the story was impressed by one thing that’s occurred to folks I do know, however not with such dramatic penalties! I can’t say extra with out revealing an excessive amount of.

If you needed to choose theme songs for the primary characters of The Stepfamily, what would they be?

Family Affair by Sly and the Family Stone.

What’s your favourite style to learn? Is it the identical as your favourite style to put in writing?

I like to learn and write home and psychological thrillers. There’s one thing terrifying but thrilling about the truth that you won’t know the folks closest to you. Also, I educate in addition to write, and in my historical past and authorities programs, we discuss loads about huge subjects, so I are likely to need a break from the issues of the world in my downtime.

What books are in your TBR pile proper now?

I’m about to learn Daniel Hurst’s e-book The Bride to Be, as a result of he’s #1 in the present day in Domestic Suspense New Releases and I’m #2. There’s at all times extra to study!

What scene in your e-book was your favourite to put in writing?

I actually favored the biking scene within the Santa Cruz Half Ironman. My husband is a triathlete, and we had loads of enjoyable working via numerous eventualities with his group members over Christmas after we have been in Silicon Valley! I additionally favored writing the climax scene, which I typically write early on within the e-book.

Do you may have any quirky writing habits? (fortunate mugs, cats on laps, and many others.)

I wish to get up early, round 3 a.m., and write when it’s darkish out. We have a pleasant view from our front room, and I just like the moonlit nights the perfect.

Do you may have a motto, quote, or philosophy you reside by?

Carpe diem.

If you might select one factor for readers to recollect after studying your e-book, what would it not be?

Families are difficult, however crucial in life.