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ABOUT AUTHOR DAVID BELL
David Bell is the author of seven novels from Berkley/Penguin, including BRING HER HOME, SINCE SHE WENT AWAY, SOMEBODY I USED TO KNOW, THE FORGOTTEN GIRL, NEVER COME BACK, THE HIDING PLACE, and CEMETERY GIRL. His work has been translated into numerous foreign languages, and in 2013, he won the prestigious Prix Polar International de Cognac for best crime novel by an international author. He is an associate professor of English at Western Kentucky University where he directs the MFA program in creative writing. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, he spends his free time rooting for the Reds and Bengals, watching movies, and walking in the cemetery near his house. He lives in Bowling Green, Kentucky, with his wife, writer Molly McCaffrey.
David Bell not only has an amazing way of writing and telling a story, he is a really kind and nice guy. I am a big fan of his novels, and David was really very gracious to answer my questions.
Linda: What is your inspiration or motivation for writing your stories?
David Bell: As, a kid, I loved to read. So at some point it made sense to try the kinds of stories I loved to read. For me, its also just the fun of creating something out of nothing–characters, locations, stories. It can be a long, frustrating process at times, but a lot of the days are fun and inspiring.
Linda: What would you like your readers to take away with them after reading your stories?
David Bell: First and foremost, I want them to be entertained. I want them to be sitting in be at midnight saying,”I’ll just read one more chapter.” And then it’s 3:00AM and they’re still going. That’s the goal. Beyond that, I hope they’re moved or touched by something a character, a scene, a line, an image. Anything, I hope the story stays with them after they close the book. Those are the best stories.
Linda : Do you ever base your characters in the story on people you know?
David Bell: HA! Do you want me to get sued??? Never directly from one person. I steal and borrow from everything and everyone I see. All writers do that, but it’s never a direct copy of a real person.
Linda: You teach, you write, what do you do for relaxation in your downtime? (hobbies)
David Bell: I love watching movies and TV. There are too many good things to keep up with. I love reading of course. It’s almost as much fun to read someone else’s story as it is to write my own. And there are a lot of great books to read. Beyond, that I’m very interested in beer, grilled cheese, and Twix.
Linda: What stories are you writing about in the future? Can you share any clues or “tiny” details?
David Bell: Hmmm…..”SOMEBODY’S DAUGHTER” will be out in July. It’s about a married man who gets a surprise when his ex-wife shows up on hi doorstep looking for a missing child. And I’m hard at work on a new book that will be out in 2019. STAY TUNED…….
Linda: How would you like readers to contact or connect with you?
David Bell: They can find me on Facebook @David Bell Twitter, Instagram @davidbellnovels, or good old-fashioned email. I love hearing from readers, so fire away.
David Bell: ABOUT “CEMETERY GIRL”
About “Cemetery Girl” by David Bell
A missing child is every parent’s nightmare. What some next is even worse in this riveting thriller from the bestselling author of “Bring Her Home” and “Somebody I Used to Know”. Tom and Abby Stuart had everything: a perfect marriage, successful careers, and a beautiful twelve year old daughter, Caitlin. Then on day she vanished without a trace. For a while they grasped at every false hope and followed every empty lead, but the tragedy ended u[ changing their lives, overwhelming them with guilt and dread, shattering their marriage. Four years later, Caitlin is found alive—–dirty and disheveled, yet preternaturally calm. She won’t discuss where she was or what happened . And when the police arrest a suspect connected to the disappearance, Caitlin refuses to testify, leaving the Stuarts with a choice: Let the man who many be responsible for destroying their lives walk away, or take matters into their own hands. And when Tom decides to try to uncover the truth for himself, he finds the nothing that has happened yet can prepare him for what he is about to discover.
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Thank you so much David Bell for your generosity in this giveaway, and for taking the time to answer Lindas Book Obsession Question, with such intriguing and witty answers. I highly recommend “Cemetery Girl” as well as other books written by David Bell. Your are in for a thrilling adventure! My deepest thanks again, Linda
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