Interview with Ron Vincent, Author of Shake

What can you tell us about your new release, Shake?

Shake is a thriller that involves a young couple finding their way through murder, assassins, and a quest to solve a riddle.

What or who inspired you to become an author?

Why become an author? It is a compulsion in part inspired by the storytelling tradition in my family.

What’s on your top 5 list for the best books you’ve ever read?

The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly
The Stand by Stephen King
A Place To Stand by Jimmy Baca
The Lord of the Rings by Tolkien
Woven Stone by Simon Ortiz

Say you’re the host of a literary talk show. Who would be your first guest?

Michael Connelly

What’s your favorite thing about writing?

Favorite thing about writing: the moment I finish the outline for a novel.

What is a typical day like for you?

A typical day starts with a seven-mile walk then four to six hours writing.

What scene in Shake was your favorite to write?

The favorite scene is a tie between Tio Ernesto’s arrest at the Huntington Museum and the moment of discovery by Antonio and Marie in Tio Ernesto’s home in East LA.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

My motto as a writer is “ Tell the emotional truth.”

Ron Vincent is the author of the new book Shake.

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