Talkshow Thursday: Meet Mary L. Ball
Linda: Congratulation on your most recent
publication, Sunny’s Dream.
Here's the blurb: Sunny spends her week fighting cyber-crime and dreaming of her prince charming. When a man walks into Celestial Investigations and introduces himself as Trouble, she's sure he's not her prince and positive he lives up to his name.
After Max Trouble finds an important document, his life gets complicated with the know-it-all PI hired to track down its owner.
Sunny and Max's relationship grows. She's optimistic that he may be her Prince Charming, but after her car is sabotaged and she's almost killed, Max's chauvinistic ideas of a female investigator surface.
Will Sunny see God's perfect plan or a not-so-perfect relationship?
What was
your inspiration for the story?
Mary: One day on the way home, I glanced at the
horizon. The inspiration came to do a series based on three sisters. Before I
got home, I knew the character's names, the title to the series, Celestial Investigation,
and parts of the plot for Sunny’s Dream, book one 1.
LM: What sort of
research did you do about being a Private Investigator?
Mary: Google is
my go-to library. I searched for P.I. requirements in North Carolina, and
sought out various stories based on cases to get a perspective about the inner
workings of an investigator. I have a Pinterest board titled “book research”
where I try to keep my searches, but sometimes I’m too wrapped up in my story,
and forget to add a page.
LM: What writers
influence you the most?
Mary: Nicholas
Sparks and Terri Reed.
LM: What’s the
quirkiest thing you’ve ever done?
Mary: I haven’t
done it yet. At least, I don’t think so. Cheesy grinJ
LM: Here are some
quickies:
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Author: Nicholas Sparks
Favorite Food: Pepperoni and mushroom pizza
LM: What are your
passions outside of writing?
Mary: I enjoy
singing at church and other places, by myself and with hubby. My singing
ministry website is http://heirsofsalvation2.webs.com.
LM: What advice
can you give to not-yet-published writers?
Mary: Never give
up. Keep writing, editing and submitting to publishers. If you’re consistent
with your goal, it will happen.
LM: Can you tell
us what writing projects are on your plate right now?
Mary: I’m working
on Luna’s Treasure, the second book in the
Celestial Investigation series. I also have an eBook manuscript titled Asheville
Hearts that I’m polishing up for Pelican Book Group’s Destination Romance
series.
Linda: Where can
folks connect with you?
Mary: Thanks for
asking. You’ll find my cyber home at: http://www.marylball.com
Other places I frequent are:
https://twitter.com/inspires4maryhttps://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8757890-mary-l-ball
https://www.pinterest.com/authormary/
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