Author Interview with A.C. Haury

Author Interview

 

 

Background: 

A.C. Haury is the author of Shadows of Morrow, a mystery novel. A Philadelphia-based novelist, freelance writer, SEO specialist, and online marketing strategist, who has been writing professionally for over 10 years. She has been published on many high profile websites such as Yahoo! News, NBC News, SF Gate, Investopedia, The Globe and the Mail, and many others. She is an award winning freelance writer who was the recipient of the Yahoo Contributor Network's Rising Star Award in 2011, as well as frequently being among the platforms 500 most prolific writers. In 2013, she published a small collection of poetry titled Scarlet Awakening, as well as her debut novel titled Shadows of Morrow. She has a variety of projects upcoming, most notably her next novel titled The O'Mara Vanishment, which is slated for release in early 2014.

Haury lives in Philadelphia with her husband and children. She is a fervent supporter of the arts, especially unsigned authors. She is a classically trained musician who loves listening to a wide variety of music beyond the classical arena, including Mumford and Sons, Florence and the Machine, the Beatles, and more. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family, travelling, reading, and of course, writing to her heart's content.

 

Book Title: Shadows of Morrow

 

What books have most influenced your life most?

“Where Are The Children” by Mary Higgins Clark, “The Guardian” by Nicholas Sparks, “Northanger Abbey” by Jane Austen and “Promise Not to Tell” by Jennifer McMahon

What book are you reading now?

“The Silent Wife” by A.S.A Harrison

What inspired you to write your first book?

I have been writing since I was a child, so I have always had works in progress. When I turned 30 I finally decided that I had to publish my book – It had been my goal for years. Now I'm happy to say that I have several more projects in the works.

How did you come up with the title?

Shadows of Morrow had several working titles, and I decided on Shadows of Morrow at the last minute. What do you think of when you think of a shadow? Something dark that follows you around? The Morrow family certainly seem to have a dark cloud following them around. I thought the title fit the book perfectly and had a real sense of mystery to.

Who is your favorite character in Shadows of Morrow?

Must you make me choose! I enjoyed writing Frank and Bridgette for their moments of comedy, Jack and Tristan for their intensity, and another character (no spoilers here!) for their absolute insanity.

Did you have any funny moments when writing your book?

Whenever I would come up with my next plot twist, I would get really excited and my husband would make fun of me.

Did you learn anything from writing your book and what was it?

Mystery is hard work! It's one thing to tell a story, but another entirely to tell a story and not give away the secrets too early.

Do you have any advice for other writers?

Yes, write, write some more, rewrite, get a beta team that they adherently trust, find a good editor, publish that bad boy, and keep on writing.

Would you ever consider writing outside of the mystery genre?

Yes! I have a collection of poetry that was released in early 2013. I also enjoy writing romantic comedies (but nothing too sappy!)

Do you have any advice for other writers?

Yes. Have confidence in your work and push through every road block. Good writing takes time. Make sure that your deadlines are realistic, and you surround yourself with positive people.

Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?

I cannot express how much I appreciate the support of my readers. If you enjoy my work, be sure to check out other indie authors – You may be surprised how talented some unsigned authors truly are.

When can we expect your next book to be released?

The sequel to Shadows of Morrow which is being titled O'Mara and the Bone Tree is slated for release on January 15, 2014. Stay tuned though, as I am working on a little surprise with a release date of October 15, 2013.