Linda Mickey interview

This interview with Linda Mickey was first published in March 2008. Linda Mickey is the author of Horse Power, Defective Goods, and Greased Wheels.

Where were you born and raised?

Born in southern Wisconsin, my family moved to northern Illinois while I was in high school. I’ve lived just south of the Wisconsin/Illinois border for about 30 years now.

What was it that first got you into writing and when did you start writing?

I have always been an avid reader but didn’t start writing seriously until becoming so angry with my employer that I came home one evening and murdered him on paper. When I was completely devoid of rage, I had 30 pages written.

Which writers have influenced you the most?

Rex Stout primarily but I learn from almost every writer I read. James Lee Burke, for example, captured the aftermath of Katrina better than any news footage I saw.

What kind of things do you write?

Traditional whodunit mystery fiction and recently, an article about Rex Stout for Crimespree Magazine.

What are you working on now?

The fourth book in the Kyle Shannon mystery series plus a non-fiction how-to and I am developing new material for writing workshops I teach.

What is your writing day like?

I primarily write in the morning and do marketing and other business-related things in the evening. I have a full time job so I have to budget my time.

What’s the most exciting thing about writing for you?

Two things come to mind. First, I love the satisfaction of knowing I wrote a scene well and having my editor agree. That is compounded when fans tell me they particularly enjoyed that same section.

What’s the most frustrating thing about writing for you?

I’d love to write full time and I look forward to the day I am able to do that. It is difficult having to decide whether to create or market. Both need to be done but it is rare that I can eek out enough time in any single day to do both.

What’s the best piece of feedback that you’ve had from your audience?

Questions about when the next book will be published. The fact that my fans want more is the best reward there is.

Do you write for a particular audience, or is your first priority to satisfy your own creativity?

I write what I enjoy reading. As it turns out, my books appeal to a broader audience than I originally thought they would. Although most of my readers are adults, librarians tell me that teens enjoy my heroine. Men also like my books, even though the protagonist is female.

Do you have a homepage? Do you have any short stories or poems published online? (If so, please provide the URLs):

www.lindamickey.com

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