Jerrie Alexander
Fort Worth, Texas
Good morning, Jerrie, and welcome to Vision and Verse, the site for art and authors and those who love them. Can you tell us a little about what you've written?
The Lost and Found, Inc. Series
Hell or High Water
Cold day in Hell
No Chance in HellNo Greater Hell
A Helluva Holiday
Killer Affections Series
Till Justice is Served
Till the Dead Speak
Club Silken
Come Hard
Come Hot
Come Together
Come Undone WIP
Standalone Books
The Last Execution
The Green-Eyed Doll
Someone to Watch Over Me
Flirting with Fate
What is your favorite genre to write?Romantic suspense has always been my favorite. I ventured into erotic romance after my doctor suggested I pick a genre I wouldn’t normally write and see if that would kick start my writing. I had recently and suddenly lost my husband and couldn’t find words or my passion to write. It required a lot of research and eventually, I found my footing. But my heart still belongs with mystery, suspense, and romance.
Favorite food.
If it has butter and sugar in it, that’s a favorite. Lol! I love good Mexican food. Though I’ve never mastered the art of cooking it, we have really great restaurants that satisfy my hunger.
Tea or coffee? Coffee. My morning coffee with my dog in the chair next to me is a daily ritual.
Pizza or ice cream?
Ice cream. Blue Bell ice cream in particular. It’s not available in a lot of states but here in Texas it’s a favorite.
Wine or beer?
Wine. I discovered early on that I have world class hangovers so I keep my alcohol intake to a minimum. A good glass of wine with friends is a real treat.
Where would you like to visit?
Everywhere! I love to travel. For the past twelve years, my daughter, granddaughter, and I have taken a girl’s trip during the summer. The pandemic caused us to cancel our trip to Italy but we’re hoping to go someday soon.
Favorite musical artist.
Adam Lambert. Not all of his music is my style, but I think his
voice is phenomenal. My music taste is pretty eclectic ranging
from Andrea Bocelli to Garth Brooks.
Do you listen to music when you write? I do not. I write in complete silence. I’ll get so wrapped up in work that if the phone rings or the dog barks, I’m startled.
What makes you laugh?
I am fortunate to have been adopted by a group of women I met at the gym during water aerobics. There are six of us, (better known as the Swimmin’ Women) and whether it’s by text or in person, we find lots things to laugh about.
This is an art and author blog, so I am obligated to ask:
Favorite work of art or sculpture.
That’s a tough one. In 2019 we were in Paris and spent a great deal of time in the Louvre. The Marly Horses were stunning especially Horse Restrained by groom. The details were amazing. Having had eleven horses at one time, I was drawn to that particular sculpture.
How old were you when you started writing?
Geesh, I don’t remember putting things on paper until I was in high school. I planned to study journalism but switched to creative writing. I was in my forties before I actually sat down with a plan to write a book. Never let them tell you that you’re too old to start a new career. 😊
Do you plan out your book with outlines and notecards? Or just write?
I do not. I write a complete character profile for each one individual in the book before I ever start the writing process. I need to know everything about each character in detail. I do a lot of research but I don’t plot the story or outline it. I had eighty pages of research before I started the book Cold day in Hell. Once I start putting words into a document the story just kind of flows.
Describe your perfect evening.
With friends and or family. A night out at a good restaurant where we can eat and laugh is priceless.
Where do you get your inspiration?
Hearing true stories on the news and researching FBI profiler’s lives have helped me create stories and characters in my head. Hell or High Water was the result of an article talking about the spike in human trafficking during large events such as the Super Bowl. The erotic romance books stories came from tons of research and chats with bloggers who live the lifestyle.
What do you do when you get a writer's block?
I turn off my computer and walk away. I found much of what I write when I force it winds up deleted during edits. I walk the dog, read a good book, even watch Law and Order Criminal Intent.
Who is your favorite author?
There’s not enough paper for me to name them all. I love romantic suspense but when I’m writing, I don’t read books in my genre. I read historical romance books. My go to writes are Monica Burns, Natasha Blackthorne, Sophie Jordan, Jess Michaels, and quite a few more. They take me away from my work in progress to a completely different time and place.
Best book you ever read.
Give Us This Day. I read it back in the 60s. Written by a survivor of the march on Bataan, it’s the story of how the human spirit can’t be broken no matter the circumstances. It was so moving; I’ve never forgotten it.
Last book you read.
The Rogue’s Offer. It’s a Victorian historical romance filled with suspense, intrigue, ghosts, psychics, the paranormal, villains, highlanders, and alpha males who succumb to the love of a woman. *swoon*
What would you do for a living if you weren’t a writer?
I’d be a travel guide. Getting paid to see the world and learn different cultures would be a dream job!
Who is the one person who has influenced your personal life the most and why? Without a doubt my husband. He was my biggest fan and supporter. He always believed I could do anything I set my mind to. It was his idea that I retire early and pursue my passion to write.
If you could sit down and have a conversation with ONE person, living or dead, real or fictional, who would it be and why?
I’d like one more moment or two with my mother. I don’t think we ever outgrow the need to have their mom wrap their arms around them and say I love you.
What advice would you give someone who aspired to be a writer?Never give up. It’s hard to keep your self-confidence up but you just have to keep the faith. Never stop learning the craft.
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