Interview with author Mary Jumbelic

Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.

A1. I am a former chief medical examiner having worked in the business of forensic pathology for 25 years and performed thousands of autopsies. In retirement, I speak, write, and teach about my experiences.

Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing your book “Here, Where Death Delights”?

A2. Throughout my career, I learned to speak for the dead. The major challenge of writing my book was allowing the dead to speak for me.

Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?

A3. Authors who have influenced me the most are Stephen King, Patricia Cornwell, and JK Rowling, great storytellers.

Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?

A4. Cape Cod is one of my favorite US destinations. Having travelled there with family for most of the summers when my boys were growing up, it remains close to my heart.

Q5. What inspired you to write the book ‘Here, Where Death Delights’?

A5. The inspiration for my book came from trying to put into words the ghosts that dwelt in my mind.

Q6. How long did it take you to write your book ‘Here, Where Death Delights’?

A6. All my life but the hard work of it took 5 years.

Q7. On what platforms can readers buy your books?

A7. Readers can buy my book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble online, and wherever ebooks are sold.

Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Here, Where Death Delights’?

A8. The cover design was done by Joshua Jumbles, an illustrator and digital artist, who read the book and completely captured its emotion.

Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

A9. The key to creative nonfiction is to tell a story that is as good as any fictional narrative would be.

Q10. What is the most valuable piece of advice you’ve been given about writing?

A10. Keep editing/polishing your work until it shines.

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