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I had the chance to sit down with the award-winning author Wendy San Eckel. We journey through her intriguing life experiences that inspired her to swap criminology for authorship. Discover how Wendy’s dyslexic child kindled the flame for her first book, and how her keen eye for relationships and family dynamics breathed life into her soul-stirring Rosalie Hart mystery series.

Navigating the labyrinth of mystery writing, Wendy shares how her bittersweet personal experiences inform her writing. Get the inside scoop on how her mother fostered her love for mystery series and imbued her with the essential skills of character development. Also, discover how Wendy’s innate artistic muse and the importance of making the reader feel safe became central to her writing process.

We also touch upon the technical aspects of writing. Wendy shares some valuable lessons she's learned along the way, including dealing with the dreaded imposter syndrome, importance of editing, and the pure joy of cooking that subtly emerges in her writing. She takes us behind the scenes of her next book and shares her deepest hopes for what readers will take away from her collection of books. If you're a fan of cozy mysteries, family sagas and the power of words to aid in escape, this conversation with Wendy San Eckel promises to be a must-listen.

TIME LINE
(0:00:00) - From Criminology to Writing
(0:04:56) - Writing Mysteries and Character Development
(0:16:17) - Writing Process and Publishing Decisions
(0:27:13) - Editing and Love for Cooking Importance
(0:31:14) - Author Inspiration and Reader Appreciation

About Wendy Sand Eckel

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Wendy Sand Eckel is the award-winning author of the Rosalie Hart Mystery Series. Mystery at Windswept Farm, the third in the series, debuted in August, 2022.

Eckel, who studied criminology and earned a Master’s in Social Work, writes the advice column for the Maryland Writers’ Association newsletter and enjoys mentoring aspiring authors. She lives on the Eastern Shore of Maryland where she is happiest when cooking for a houseful of family and friends.

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