Dane McCaslin
Arizona
Good morning, Dane, and welcome to Vision and Verse, the place for Art and Authors. Can you tell us a little about what you've written?
I’ve written 2.5 books starring
the irascible Caro, along with 2 stand alones. The titles are as follows: The
Pen is Mightier (short story included in “KILLER BEACH READS”), A Bird in the
Hand, When the Cat’s Away, Murder at the Miramar, and Becklaw’s Murder Mystery
Tour. My current WIP is called ‘Photo Finished’, the fourth installment in a
multi-authored series, and it comes out in October.
What is your favorite
genre to write?
Cozies!
Cozies!
Favorite food.
Currently it’s hummus. Versatile
and yummy!
Tea or coffee?
Coffee first thing in the
morning, then a healthy dose of iced green tea the rest of the day.
Pizza or ice cream?
Pizza, particularly if it’s made
with pesto and lots of mozzarella cheese.
Wine or beer?
Neither. Can I choose
Peilligrino?
Yes, you can. Where would you like to
visit?
I’d love to visit
Quebec. Blame that on authors Louise Penny and Kathy Reichs.
Favorite musical
artist.
Modern artist is
Phil Collins. Classical is Verdi.
Do you listen to music when you write?
No – I’m a ’don’t bug me’ type
of writer.
What makes you laugh?
Dry humor, as in Mark Twain. The
comic strip Calvin and Hobbes.And my silly grandkids.
Favorite work of art or
sculpture.
Gustav Klimt’s
‘The Kiss’.Riveting!
How old were you when
you started writing?
When
I was old enough to ask, ‘how do you spell…’ I’m sure I drove my mother insane!
Describe your perfect
evening.
This is easy: on
the beach (I like Coronado or Catalina) with a cappuccino in hand and my hubby
next to me.
Where do you get your
inspiration?
I’m at the
risk of sounding slightly crazy here: the characters inspire me! In fact, there
are times I’m positive I know the plot and Caro will come along and change it
all up again. Caro, by the way, is the protagonist in my Proverbial Crimes
books, and a force to be reckoned with.
What do you do when you
get a writer's block?
Walk.
Nap. Rearrange a drawer or three. Eventually is goes away, like a bad cold.
Who is your favorite
author?
Not fair! I have a
favorite author for different times in my life, but if I had to choose, Dame
Agatha Christie wins, hands down.
Best book you ever
read.
Again, a tough
question. I think we readers tend to have multiple faves. Currently, I’m in
love with the prose of Elizabeth George, Her characters are fascinating!
Last book you read.
I just finished ‘The Wedding
Cake Murder’ by Joanne Fluke.
I love those Hannah Swenson books! What would you do for a
living if you weren’t a writer? A baker maybe?
I’d be a librarian in a snap!
Who is the one person
who has influenced your personal life the most and why?
I’ve been blessed with positive influences my
entire life, from family to friends. If I had to choose, I’d have to say Ida
Mae Burnette Johns, my maternal great-grandmother. She was one tough cookie!
‘Survive’ was her motto and she did it with style.
If you could sit down
and have a conversation with ONE person, living or dead, real or fictional, who
would it be and why?
Oh,
Hercule Poirot! I’d love to pick those ‘little grey cells’ and get some insight
into the criminal mind.
What advice would you
give someone who aspired to be a writer?
Keep it all – don’t erase or delete anything! I’ve got an
amazing amount of ‘go-to’ paragraphs, phrases, and descriptions that have found
their way into several of my books.
Do you have any links for us to follow you?
Do you have any links for us to follow you?
www.danemccaslin.co (not .com)
@mccaslin_dane
Thank you for being with us this morning, Dane. We at Vision and Verse wish you continued success in all your endeavors. Come back and see us again!
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