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Tyler: When did you first know you wanted to be a writer? Was it in 2001, or had you always wanted to write?

Morgan: Well, mysteries deal with human mortality, and who among us does not find death a compelling subject? And secondly, Tyler, mysteries give us a sense of moral order to life: virtue wins out, evil is conquered, and your cereal stays crunchy even in milk. That's a sorely needed contrast to the evening news.

Morgan: Sure. My protagonist, Tess, is changing her bed linens on an ordinary Saturday afternoon when, under her bed, she spots not a dust bunny, but a rattlesnake! She reports the snake sighting to the police, who refer her to Animal Control. Shortly thereafter, another woman is found murdered by a venomous snake bite. Police then question Tess, at which point she becomes motivated to solve the murder.

Morgan: Many GLBT folk have to hide who they really are, at least for a while in their youth. They become adept at hidden messages, subtle clues, at reading between the lines. These skills probably help them solve mystery puzzles, and we all enjoy things we're good at.

Tyler: That is exciting, Morgan, to have three books published at once. Would you tell us a little bit about what you think publishers are looking for in terms of mystery novels these days?

Tyler: "Sticky Fingers" is really a detective novel. Can you tell us a little bit about the mystery the characters must solve?

Tyler: Would you clarify the relationship between Lana and Tess in the novel? Your advertisements for the book say one is straight and one gay, but I also saw it described that Lana is Tess's "ex-lover." Why did you decide to write about a lesbian(s) in the book?

Morgan: When I first conceived this mystery series, I made three commitments to myself: one, the books would be short and snappy - an easy read. Two, where there is a death in the story, the reader would feel it; the loss would mean something. We have enough unfelt death in our culture. And three, the method of murder would be interesting. No one would die from a boring old slug in the chest. In each of my books, the murder methodology is eccentric and edgy. I thought murder-by-snake would contribute an appropriate fear factor. "Sticky Fingers" also contains plenty of sexual sass, and snakes are notorious sexual symbols, so it just seemed to fit.

Morgan: Good storytelling's always in demand. And humor, while not everyone's preference in a mystery, appeals to many. Look how popular the TV series Monk is.

Tyler: Hello,what words to use, Morgan. Thank you for joining me today. First off,discount SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 2 buy, I am fascinated by the relationship of the two main characters in "Sticky Fingers." They are two forty-something female housemates, rather like "The Odd Couple" because they have a wacky complementarity. Tess is gay; Lana is straight; Lana is a New Age massage therapist/Tai Chi instructor; Tess is a linear-thinking database expert. Would you tell us why you put two such different characters under one roof?

Tyler: I understand "Sticky Fingers" is only one of the Tess Camillo mystery series. How many have you written so far, and where in the series does "Sticky Fingers" fit?

Morgan: "Sticky Fingers" launches the series. The second book, "Fool on the Hill," will be released next spring. My publisher bought both of the manuscripts I'd written, and optioned a third, "Blinded by the Light," which was only an outline at the time. It's a real adrenaline rush to launch not just a book but an entire series.

Tyler: Where did you come up with the idea of a snake-obsessed serial killer?

Morgan: In 2001, I was diagnosed with a large tumor of an aggressive form of breast cancer. I underwent a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. I was fortunate enough to have a wonderful, warm group of friends for support. They knew I liked mysteries so while I was recovering, they brought me books by Joan Hess, Janet Evanovich, Sue Grafton,Cheap apple ipod 5 touch for sale, Patricia Cornwell, Rita Mae Brown, Carl Hiaasen, Claire McNab, Kathleen Taylor, Kinky Friedman and other favorites. My immersion in the genre while recuperating inspired me to write a mystery in which the protagonist would face a similar challenge.

Morgan: They definitely do have a distaff Felix and Oscar dynamic, Tyler, which is fun. On a surface level, the contrasts between them provide humor. On a deeper level, they reflect the truth that none of us is totally self-sufficient. We need one another. I think part of the political restlessness we feel as a nation is that we intuitively grasp that while political parties attempt to polarize us by appealing to our extremes, there's a need for both conservative watchfulness as well as liberal openness. My protagonist, Tess, has an analytical mind that can string clues together well, but she never solves a murder without an essential contribution from the seemingly ditzy Lana. It's a way of poking at the self-importance of those who believe that their way of thinking is the only right one. We've all met them, Tyler - the "my way or the highway" crowd.

Morgan: For me the challenge is giving the reader something she or he has never seen before, yet maintaining some of the expected parameters of the genre. If you write a "whodunnit," Tyler, mystery readers deserve enough clues to give them a legitimate chance at guessing the murderer. They expect a certain number of suspects and a well described setting, etc. So when you write a mystery, you have to give the reader the expected "box," then offer something fresh, something outside the box. If readers expect something horse-like, I try to deliver a seahorse. Or a neon zebra.

Tyler: That's quite an impressive list of mystery writers. Which writers would you say have been the biggest influence on you?

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Tyler: Mystery novels are, of course, extremely popular. In your opinion, what is it about mystery novels that makes people keep reading them?

Tyler: Thank you for joining me today, Morgan. Before we go, would you tell our readers a little about your website and what further information they can find there about "Sticky Fingers"?

Morgan Hunt, author of the Tess Camillo mysteries, was born and raised on the Jersey shore in Brigantine. After a two-year stint in a Midwestern Bible college, she joined the Navy and served as an educational services rep. Her Navy duty stations included Brunswick, Maine and San Diego, where she resided for 27 years. She now lives in the Pacific Northwest.

Morgan: Glad you asked. To apply the usual societal labels, my protagonist, Tess Camillo, is a lesbian. Her housemate, Lana, is heterosexual. But labels like that are tools of convenience that don't accurately reflect the subtle gradations of human sexuality. I know a number of "straight" women who, either as an experiment or due to confusion during a difficult phase of their lives, chose another woman as their romantic partner. Some go on to self-identify as bisexual; some return to satisfying relationships with men. (The GLBT community has a term for such gals: hasbians. Think about it.) Many people can relate to a time when they misread interpersonal signals or entered into a relationship out of need instead of real love. It happens between men and women; it happens to the young and the supposedly more mature. We're all human; occasionally we just blow it. My protagonist, Tess Camillo, falls in love with Lana when Lana is experimenting with bisexuality. Why Lana does this - what Lana's triggers are - is something I'll deal with later in the series. Lana and Tess are romantically involved for two years, but their friendship endures long after that. In "Sticky Fingers," Tess still carries a bit of a torch for Lana. In "Fool on the Hill," that torch is rapidly dimming. By the third book, "Blinded by the Light," Tess and Lana have evolved a respectful friendship with nothing sexual between them whatsoever. The shifting relationship with Lana is one of the ways Tess grows throughout the series.

Morgan: A very relevant question. I do read true crime; loved Capote's "In Cold Blood." In the early 1980's,discount Apple iphone 4s buy, I picked up a book called "The Girl on the Volkswagen Floor" by a reporter named William Clark. Clark told of a young woman murdered in Ohio, whose body was found on the floor of a VW. There were several peculiar items on or near the body. When the police investigation went nowhere, a psychic stepped in and offered to help. He seemed to know things that no one could know but the murderer, but he had a rock solid alibi. Clark proposed a likely solution but the case was never officially solved. That real life mystery intrigued me, and I borrowed several elements for "Sticky Fingers."

Tyler: Do you think mystery novels in some way speak to gay and lesbian readers in a way other fiction and non-fiction genres do not?

Morgan: My protagonist's humor and voice set her apart, and also the fact that she is a breast cancer survivor. I mean, how many amateur sleuths solve a murder while recovering from a mastectomy? And how many books about breast cancer are full of zest and zing?

Morgan: Christopher Moore, Matt Ruff, Kinky Friedman, Rita Mae Brown, and Carl Hiaasen have all shown me that mysteries (or literary fiction of a mystery hue) can be a great vehicle for political commentary and irreverent humor, both of which I thoroughly enjoy.

Morgan: People mention the humor of the book; they like Tess's wit and spunk. By the way, clearly I owe reviewer Cherie Fisher a good night's sleep, so I sent her a coupon for a night at the Bates Motel, redeemable as soon as I make The New York Times Bestseller list.

Tyler: Morgan, do keep up to date on murders in real life, and if so, do they ever inspire you with ideas for your books?

Morgan: I'd earned my living as a for-hire writer ever since Cleopatra jumped rope. I wrote ad copy, training videos, medical reports, and online courses. Generally my creative side felt repressed. I wrote a few poems, some song lyrics, even a few screenplays. But it took getting up close and personal with my own mortality to realize that if I ever wanted to make the leap to creative writing, now was the time to do it. "Later" can't be counted on.

Morgan: Last year http://www.morganhuntbooks.com won Writer's Digest's Best Writer's Website contest, which was a real honor. My site features a plot description, chapter names, quotes, and the first few pages of each book. Readers get a foretaste of the books before buying one. Such a deal, right? My series is set in San Diego, and the website provides an interactive map of the area, highlighting where certain scenes in the books occur,two key initiatives. Further, along with actual photos of those settings. That's helpful to someone, say,Wholesale Apple mini ipad online, in Austin, Tallahassee, London or New Delhi who may not be familiar with San Diego. The site also offers puzzles, contests, and contact info so readers can email me and tell me what they thought of the book. Don't be shy; I love to hear (dare I say it?) Reader Views.

Tyler: What do you think makes "Sticky Fingers" stand out from other mystery novels?

Tyler: Thanks, Morgan. It's been a pleasure to have you join me today, and I wish you lots of success with your future books.

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Tyler: Cherie Fisher, who reviewed "Sticky Fingers" for Reader Views said the book gave her a sleepless night, both because she could not put it down and because it made her dream of snakes. What other reactions have you received from readers?

Tyler: Morgan, what do you find to be the most difficult thing about writing a mystery novel?