Q1 Could you please start by introducing yourself to our readers?
A1. Hi! I’m Deborah Wilde. I’m a bestselling author of funny, sexy urban fantasy. I’m also a proud Vancouverite, which is where I set my books, an avid traveller, and a former screenwriter.
Q2 What would you say is your strength as an author?
A2. My years writing for television taught me the importance of creating a hook before a commercial break, so that people would tune back in. I’ve applied that to chapter endings. Another strength is my witty banter. It’s my happy place to write and, thankfully, readers enjoy it.
Q3 What is your favorite part from your book ‘Made in the Shade’?
A3. Since this is the second book in the series, my MC, Miri, isn’t dealing with the newness of her situation. She’s chosen to step full-on into the magic community and it’s great seeing how she brings all her life experiences—as a mom, as a librarian, and as a woman in her forties—to solve this murder case.
Q4 How do you handle literary criticism?
A4. I take all feedback from my editor and ARC team seriously. Even if I disagree with them, there’s a reason why they are reacting a certain way, so my job is to figure out how I can win them over to my POV. Can I make the story beat clearer? Funnier? Am I missing tension or stakes? That said, sometimes, I need to go off and have a pity party for a couple of days first if something I love really isn’t landing. Then I roll up my sleeves and dig into it.
Q5 What do you like about audiobooks?
A5. They’re an immersive experience in an entirely different way from ebooks or paperbacks. It’s great when I’m driving and can be surrounded by the story, especially if there’s heavy traffic. It takes my stress levels down.
Q6 How has the experience of writing and publishing a book influenced your perception of yourself?
A6. I have 25 books out now and it’s taught me that I can and will persevere, even when things get tough. It’s also taught me (though I still struggle with this part) that I have to protect my writing time because the million details involved in publishing can eat up all my time and energy.
Q7 What, in your opinion, are the most important elements of good writing?
A7. Strong characters, solid structure, and delivering on what I’m promising my readers, from humor to spiciness to twisty, clever mysteries.
Q8 What is your work schedule like when you are writing?
A8. Back to the “protect my writing time,” I write in the morning. Nothing else happens until I’ve made my word count for the day. However, I don’t write every day. Thinking about the story also counts.
Q9 What is the significance of the title ‘’Made in the Shade’?
A9. That’s actually a riddle posed to Miri in the book that she has to figure out the answer to. So you’ll have to read it to learn what that is. ☺
Q10 What did you want to be when you grew up?
A10. I wanted to be an ambassador and work at the United Nations.
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