Interview with Shelly Frome, author of The Secluded Village Murders

What can you tell us about your new release, The Secluded Village Murders?

The Secluded Village Murders centers on Emily Ryder, an intrepid tour guide who unwittingly becomes involved in the mystery behind the untimely death of her beloved mentor as she “crosses the pond” from the Connecticut hills to the U.K.

What or who inspired you to become an author?

 Fiction is the only way I can explore and ultimately resolve a continuing number of haunting issues and circumstances.

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

On my top 5 literary list are The Great Gatsby, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Brothers Karamazov, The Old Man and the Sea, and The Magic Mountain.

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

If I was the host of a literary talk show, Neil Gaiman would be my first guest as I try to  uncover how and why he goes about delving into the realities of his fantasy world.

What’s your favorite thing about writing?

My favorite thing about writing is the act of discovery and coming upon revelations I didn’t know that I knew.

What is a typical day like for you?

A typical day is spent getting all the unfinished business out of the way so that I can tackle the next phase of a work in progress.

What scene in The Secluded Village Murders was your favorite to write?

My favorite scene in the “Village Murders” takes place in the fog-bound moors as Emily tries to rescue a pixelated client who may very well have gone too far.

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

“All art is the result of having been in danger. Venturing as far as one can go and beyond.” Rilke

Shelly Frome is the author of the new book The Secluded Village Murders. 

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