Interview with Sharon Ward, Author of Killer Storm

What’s the story behind the story? What impressed you to put in writing Killer Storm?

While I used to be searching for an concept for the fourth Fin Fleming Scuba Diving e-book, I used to be scrolling by way of outdated photos of dive journeys for inspiration. I got here throughout an outdated picture of one of the divemasters at a resort we’d stayed at. He’d been securing the boats forward of the storm, however the storm had caught as much as him. He was operating again from the pier, racing to the shore, with the storm nipping at his heels. Instantly, I stated “That’s Fin trying to outrace the danger.” You can see what it seems to be like on the quilt of Killer Storm.

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

I like mysteries and thrillers, though I don’t like gore or serial killers. I like feminine protagonists who’re adept at self-rescue.

What books are in your TBR pile proper now?

Michaels Connolly’s Desert Star, Rhys Bowen’s newest Royal Spyness, and Marc Greaney’s ninth Gray Man novel, One Minute Out.

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

The scene with Chico the rooster. You’ll need to learn the e-book to see why it was a lot enjoyable, however I actually take pleasure in writing scenes with animals in them. I additionally love writing the dive scenes.

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

I wish to have my canine Molly beside me or sitting on my toes.

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

I’ve all the time believed it’s higher to decide and act, than it’s to permit your self to get paralyzed by attempting to guage all of the choices. I used to be lately watching Top Gun: Maverick and the Tom Cruise character says to 1 of his workforce members “Don’t think. Just do.” I actually appreciated it, though I believe just a little considering earlier than taking motion is sweet. It’s simply when an excessive amount of considering grinds your course of to a halt that it’s dangerous.

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

Fin places household and friendship above enterprise. She treats everybody the identical, regardless of their “status” and I believe we should always all attempt to emulate that angle.