Love and Cold Pie by Sandra Sookoo Interview & Giveaway

Love and Cold Pie by Sandra Sookoo Unlikely Partners #2
Publication Date: June 11, 2015
Genres: Contemporary, Mystery, Romance

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Synopsis: Real life crime solving can certainly put a damper on a romance.

When the biggest gossip in Newburg, Indiana ends up dead—with Sam Arnold’s dad the prime suspect—stuff gets real. It’s been a month and a half since she helped bring down a bad guy. It’s time to try her hand at a new case, especially since her boyfriend is out of town. Special Agent Mitchell has been saddled with a sexy, driven partner. Cutting corners or covering shortcuts with charm doesn’t work on her. He misses brainstorming with Sam, and now that her dad’s reputation is on the line, the pressure’s on. Evading his watchdog--and snooze-fest new assignment--is top priority. Time’s running out for Sam and Mitchell to solve the crime. His new partner’s special interest puts their romance in jeopardy and tries the relationship's trust, but an unlikely killer puts life into perspective.

About Sandra Sookoo

Sandra Sookoo is a bestselling author who firmly believes every person deserves acceptance and a happy ending. Most days you can find her creating scandal and mischief in the Regency-era, serendipity and happenstance in Victorian America or snarky humor in the contemporary world. Reading romance is a lot like eating fine chocolates—you can’t just have one. Good thing books don’t have calories! When she’s not wearing out computer keyboards, Sandra spends time with her real life Prince Charming in central Indiana where she’s been known to goof off and make moments count because the key to life is laughter. A Disney fan since the age of ten, when her soul gets bogged down and her imagination flags, a trip to Walt Disney World is in order. Nothing fuels her dreams more than the land of eternal happy endings, hope and love stories.

Sandra Sookoo Interview

1.     When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?

At the age of ten after writing a report on Walt Disney. My childhood wasn’t a happy one, so I thought if I wrote books, I could make sure everyone had a happy ending.

2.     How long does it take you to write a book?

That depends on the book, the material in the book, how long the book needs to be, etc. The one I’m writing now will take three months (not including editing time)

3.     What is your work schedule like when you're writing?

Usually, I write in the morning. Then, since I’m also an editor, I edit clients’ manuscripts in the afternoon and if I haven’t hit my word count for the day, I’ll write in the evenings.

4.     When did you write your first book and how old were you?

I “wrote” my first “book” when I was ten, using the neighborhood kids as characters. It took three reams of wide-ruled notebook paper, strung together with yarn. Years later, I literally burned it because it was so bad LOL But that’s when I knew I could do put my imagination to words and entertain readers.

5.     What do you like to do when you're not writing?

I love baking and cooking. I love traveling and visiting zoos. My biggest hobby is anything Disney related.

6.     What does your family think of your writing?

My husband is my biggest supporter. He’s the reason I now write for publication. The rest of my family pretty much thinks it’s a hobby and I need to get a “real” job with benefits. The other members think I’m going to hell because I write books “with sex in them”. Hey, a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do ;-)

7.     How many books have you written? Which is your favorite?

Currently, I believe the number is almost 60, give or take. Asking for a favorite is like asking a mother to choose a favorite child, but I do have a few I’m very proud of: Act of Pardon, Nurturing that Spark, To Bed or To Wed and now Love and Cold Pie.

8.     Do you have any suggestions to help me become a better writer? If so, what are they?

Write every day. Write no matter what. Set aside time for writing and defend that time. The best way to improve writing is just to write. You’ll have your own style and way of getting from A to B and you won’t know what it is unless you write.

9.     Do you hear from your readers much? What kinds of things do they say?

Occasionally, I’ll get a piece of fan mail. Not often though. I wish it were more. I love hearing from readers who identify with a character or love a story.

10.                        What do you think makes a good story?

Interesting characters who have something to say and are human enough to make a reader feel for them. A great plot doesn’t hurt either ;-)

11.                        As a child, what did you want to do when you grew up?

Either a writer or a cake decorator, and even though I’m a fabulous baker, my cake decorating skills are crap, so it’s a good thing I’m a writer LOL

12.                        What would you like my readers to know?

I hope you’ll pick up one of my books. I primarily write contemporary romances as well as Regency romance. There’s no better time to try a Sookoo novel than now.

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