Interview with Sarah Fox, Author of The Crêpes of Wrath

What can you tell us about your new release, The Crêpes of Wrath?

The main character, Marley McKinney, lives in Seattle, but goes to the town of Wildwood Cove on the Olympic Peninsula to temporarily run a pancake house for an ailing relative. When that relative is murdered, Marley becomes embroiled in the investigation. She also inherits the pancake house and has to decide whether to sell it and return to Seattle or remain in Wildwood Cove. The town of Wildwood Cove is fictional, but inspired by one of my favorite beaches where my family went on summer vacations while I was growing up. The story has a hint of romance, a sweet tabby cat named Flapjack, and recipes are included for some of the items featured on the pancake house’s menu.

What books do you find yourself returning to again and again?

Like many people, I’ve read the Harry Potter series numerous times. A childhood favorite, Charley by Joan G. Robinson, is another book I’ve read over and over again. Authors I return to regularly include Agatha Christie, Sheila Connolly, Sofie Kelly, and Kathy Reichs.

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

Kathy Reichs would be my first guest. I’ve been following her Temperance Brennan series for many years. Since the Dr. Brennan of the books is so different from the Dr. Brennan of the TV show Bones, I’d ask her what it is she likes best about each version of the character that’s different from the other.

What’s your favorite thing about writing cozy mysteries?

Writing cozy mysteries makes me happy! Writing cozies gives me the same contented feeling I get when reading cozies, with the added bonus of having the opportunity to bring my own characters to life and to follow their adventures and relationships through multiple books.

Where is your happy place? Why does it bring you joy?

Curled up with a cozy mystery! Cozies really do take me to a happy place. However, geographically, I’d say any peaceful beach where I can relax and listen to the ocean. The sound of breaking waves is one of my favorite sounds in the world.

What is the one movie that you can quote the most?

I’m not much of a movie quoter, but the TV show I can quote the most is The X-Files.

What scene in The Crêpes of Wrath was your favorite to write?

I think there are two or three scenes that tie for my favorite, all of which are between the main character, Marley, and her childhood crush, Brett, whom she meets again for the first time in nearly two decades at the beginning of the book.

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

Life is better with chocolate!

Sarah Fox is the author of the new book The Crêpes of Wrath.

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