Sit Down Saturday with Pamela Tracy

Today, we're celebrating the release of 

Holiday Homecoming 

by 

Pamela Tracy

She loves to both write and read

Where did I get the idea for this novel?

Meredith was born in the first book of the Scorpion Ridge Series.  She’s a bit like me.  She likes to be in charge, gets a little possessive of what she thinks is hers, and loves animals.

What made this book was a story told to me by a mom sitting next to me at my son’s little league game.  It was about an old man who died and his children had to clean out his middle-of-nowhere Arizona desert cabin.  They found bones.  Human bones.  They were terrified.  Turns out, the dad was a grave robber of Native American sites. 

In looking at the cover, if I could add a caption or captions, what would they say? 

"I only look like I’m at peace."

How long did it take me to write?

This one took about four months.

What is my favorite scene?

LOL, ah the life of a writer.  I’ve already written two books since that one.  I know I love the scene where the heroine’s daughter make’s rainbow loom bracelets for everyone in the wedding party to wear.  My nine year old taught me how to make them :)

Who was your my character and why?

Meredith, because she softened.  Jimmy because he recognized a good thing when he found it and he learned how to prioritize.

If I could pick fictional characters to play the hero and heroine, who would they be?

I have a huge template.  Here's the character page for Meredith and Jimmy.

               

James Murphy	Meredith Stone
Age 29 - list maker Works for Nature Times magazine Dodge black 250 truck	Age 28 - fills calendars    wears ponytails
Deceased wife - Regina, gone a year (cheated with a dark-haired personal trainer) was 26 Brother Danny (28)- left at alter Father Mitch (cattle and sheep operation)  Mother Debbie Uncle Matthew - farmed beans, squash, corn, etc. Aunt Shari Boss Thom Steward	Grandpa Ray (82) Wife Sandra. (Sandra dead five years) Only likes Zack driving him. Dog Pepper Dad Burt (doesn’t much like animals) Mom Karen - busy Realtor Brother Zack - in med school Susan - about to get married, from college owns a brown SUV

One thing I learned during research.

I took my son and five of his friends to a Wolfdog Habitat.  I learned that most people don’t have the time or knowledge to handle the needs of such a magnificent animal (notice I didn’t say pet or all people).

This is my 27 book.  Exactly what does that mean to me?

LOL, that maybe I do now how to write.  Now, if I could just get past horrible, horrible writer’s block on the one I’m working on.

What do I plan to work on next?

You met Adam in the first story.  He was the mural artist.  Well, he’s now working for Yolanda, who was the maid.  She’s no longer a maid!  

What am I reading for pleasure right now?

The Esther Diamond series by Laura Resnick.  I am just starting Doppelgangster