Book: Pat Randolph Mysteries: The Case Of Lori Larkin
Q1. Hello Sir, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
My name is Brian Foster, and I am a first-time published author. I was born and raised in Chicago prior to moving to Florida. I have a bachelors and master’s degree in business administration. Outside of writing, I do love to travel, sing in a chorus, and bowl. I was inspired to write by my father who was an avid reader and encouraged me to do the same. The love of my life, Rose, was also a big inspiration to me becoming a writer.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Pat Randolph Mysteries: The Case of Lori Larkin’ book?
Since this is my first published book, my biggest challenge was coming up with a story line that can be made into a series. I was not sure if the book was long enough for an engaging story.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
James Patterson was a big inspiration for my writing, especially his Alex Cross series of books. I also enjoy Tom Clancy and Michael Crichton.
Q4. What’s your favorite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
My favorite spot to visit is Chicago. Chicago is special to me because I have a lot of memories growing up there. I also enjoy the people, sports, and food from the city. There are many restaurants to choose from in the city.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
The first part to writing a book is coming up with the story line. You need to determine the setting, central characters, and a central theme. In addition, you also need to make time to write your book. I recommend creating a schedule for yourself to keep you on track and ensure you have the time allotted to write your book.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Pat Randolph Mysteries: The Case of Lori Larkin’ book?
It took me 1.5 months to write it
Q7. On what all platforms’ readers can find ‘Pat Randolph Mysteries: The Case of Lori Larkin’ book to buy?
You can find my book at dorrancebookstore.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and Kobo
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Pat Randolph Mysteries: The Case of Lori Larkin’?
I wanted to keep the book cover simple and add to the mystery of my book. The title of my book is an interesting story. The central character’s name is derived from a mixture of my fathers and great grandfather’s names. The title was based on an actual girl I knew who disappeared in my youth.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
You need immerse yourself into the story line and think about how the central character would react to events in your own life.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
I set up the story line for a series of books revolving around the central character, Pat Randolph. I am, currently, in the process of writing the 2nd book in the series. My goal is to have it ready for release in 2022.
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