- What is your “day” job if you are not a full time author?
I’m a homeschooling mom who teaches mystery writing on the side.
- If you wrote a book about your life what would the title be?
But, what if…
- What is the hardest thing about being an author?
Choosing to let go of your insecurities and embrace your authorhood. Imposter syndrome is real and it robs authors like me who buy into it.
- What is the best thing about being an author?
I have an instant escape waiting for me at my keyboard. All my imaginary besties are waiting for me and ready to share their stories as soon as I boot up my laptop.
- Have you ever been star struck by meeting one of your favorite authors? If so who was it?
I’m still waiting for the chance.
- What book changed your life?
Time to Die and Fawkes by Nadine Brandes
- What were some of your favorite books growing up?
The Narnia series and the Goldilocks’ Catering Series.
- What books are currently in your to be read pile?
Hahahaha…. You mean my to be read mountain? Infestate by Dale L Roberts, Vampire Brownie Bites by Addison Moore, Spark of Suspicion by Leanna Shields, The Wolf by KR Thompson, Marisa Meyers, Angie Fox, the list continues.
- Which do you prefer ebooks, print, or audiobooks?
Audiobooks are very handy since if I’m sitting, I’m usually teaching or writing. Audiobooks fill me up when I can’t slow down. But if the moment allows, I love snuggling up with a broken spine, dogeared, paperback.
Paranormal Penny Box Set
Books 1, 1.5 and 2
Sarah Hualde
Genre: YA Paranormal Cozy Mystery
Date of Publication: 11/15/22
ISBN: 9781736756645
ASIN: B0BKFLD85D
Number of pages: 550
Word Count: approx 80,000
Cover Artist: OlivaProDesign
Book Description:
Most people run from death,
But not Penny.
She chases it down.
Penny's premonitions put her friends in peril. Join her as she stalks the bird of death by following the musical clues he leaves behind.
Will she and her cheeky cat, Spades save the day?
Or will the Raven be one step ahead?
This Paranormal Penny Boxset features books 1, 1.5, and 2 in the Paranormal Penny Mystery Series.
Join Penny and Spades as they thwart murderers before they strike.
Excerpt:
It
wasn’t life that flashed before my eyes as Betty Fae thwacked me between the
shoulder blades. It was death and disaster—replays of all the faces of shock
and sadness worn by acquaintances of my past. Death of one sort or the other
followed that stupid Raven.
I
remembered them all. Vividly. The writer, the homeschool mom, the surfer, the
politician. They were among the near-strangers I’d encountered and endangered.
Following
their faces came the really painful pictures. The friendly child advocate, the
sweet boy next door, and losing my aunt and uncle. After them, but always above
them, followed the loss of my sister and father.
All
because of the same intolerable bird. Gracious enough to give me a glimpse of
their perils before nudging them to the brink. Impending doom sat, staring at
me, from the cup of the only friend I had in town- Janice Rockland. It lingered
there amid the froth bubbles, telling me Janice Rockland had twenty-four hours,
at most, left to live.
My
eyes watered. My throat closed all the tighter. Even after it dislodged my
Belgian waffle. Air battled past my suffocating emotions. I gulped it down,
despising myself and fearing for my boss.
Janice
and Betty Fae offered me a glass of water and napkins, thinking they’d saved
the day. Little did they know. Trouble had just landed in their small town.
Janice
watched me through the rest of the meal. If I told her she was about to die,
would she be able to eat? I sipped my coffee and avoided conversation.
Long
ago, I’d explained my weird glimpses to one of the Raven’s victims. Instead of
believing me, my friend grew increasingly sarcastic about my confession. He
mocked me. I didn’t blame him. I’m not sure I would’ve believed me, either. In
the end, his sarcasm killed him.
Laughing and gesturing like a mad bird to make fun of my premonitions, he’d
lost control of his bicycle and collided with a garbage truck just as it was lowering
its load.
No,
I wasn’t about to tell Janice about her Raven. I’d keep watch. Stay sharp. Once
the bird made an appearance, he wouldn’t leave until his prey was dead.
Accidentally or with malice aforethought.
The next song, movie quote, television
commercial, or anything ominous could clue me in on how to save her. At least I
could give it a shot. If I didn’t keep a constant eye on Janice, her death
would be on my head.
Sarah lives in California, in a home that brings her happiness and hay fever. She loves God, loves her family, and loves freshly brewed coffee. She has a husband who cooks, a son who stop animates, a daughter who loves animals, a dog that follows her everywhere, and a turtle who scowls at her condescendingly.
Her mother raised her on Mary Higgins Clark, Diane Mott Davidson, and Remington Steele. Her grandmother shared True Crime stories with her as they plotted how to get away with the perfect murder. It's no surprise that Sarah became an award-winning spinner of suspenseful tales brimming with quirky characters. Mysteries are in her blood. Not that she could survive one of her own stories. She confesses, "I'd be snuffed out by chapter two."
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