Thank you so much for visiting Cloey's Book Reviews and Other Stuff today. We are looking forward to learning about you and Murder on Mars (A New Orleans Mystery). Let's get started with the interview...
Cloey: When did you become interested in writing?
M.M.: Writing is something that I’ve always enjoyed. One of my aunts, her name is Cecelia, writes and my cousins and I grew up on her stories.
Cloey: What inspired you to write Murder on Mars (A New Orleans Mystery)?
M.M.: There is one scene in Murder on Mars where my central character, Ava arrives at the New Orleans airport and finds a band playing near the taxi and shuttle area. This actually happened to us, it was amazing and such a welcome. To hear music played with such soul I had to incorporate this experience into the story. It was the little things such as this that provided me with the inspiration for this story.
Cloey: Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
M.M.: Yes, be careful of dark alleys.
Cloey: Who was your favorite character and who was your least favorite character to develop and why?
M.M.: My favorite was Ava Lopez; she is an heiress, who is independent and not afraid to go after what she wants. As far as a least favorite, I don’t think I have one because each character is written in for a reason and without him/her a piece of the story would be missing.
Cloey: What did you enjoy most about writing Murder on Mars (A New Orleans Mystery)?
M.M.: I enjoyed the mystery behind the characters and discovering who they were and what motivated them.
Cloey: What were the challenges (research, literary, psychological, and logistical) in bringing the story to life?
M.M.: I really enjoyed discovering more about Psycho-kinesis and the science behind it.
Cloey: What are you working on now?
M.M.: I’m working on the audio book for my YA The Zombie Story (The Chronicles of Orlando)
Cloey: What do you like to read in your free time?
M.M.: I like to read everything!
Cloey: Share with us something about yourself that we wouldn't see in your bio or on any other blogs (this can be anything from the type of music you like, your favorite color, or even your favorite meal - share whatever you want your fans to know about you)
M.M.:
Black Belt in Kung Fu Tai Shing Pek Kwar
Love researching my family Genealogy
I have four brothers
I enjoy oil painting, but don’t have the skill for it!
Love road trips!
Cloey: Thank you again for spending time with us today and for giving us the opportunity to learn about Murder on Mars (A New Orleans Mystery). It looks like a really good read and I am looking forward to reading it.
The flight was a good three hours and she arrived after four a.m. Even though it was early there was a live band playing near baggage claim. The band was exuberant and soulful at the same time; it was their way of welcoming visitors into their city. Ava paused for a moment to listen, she loved music, but unfortunately couldn’t play any type of instrument or sing for that matter, but she did admire those who were able to. She dropped a twenty dollar bill into a black hat as she made her way out of baggage claim and to the taxi stand.
There was a tall slim man leaning against a cab and as she neared he seemed to become excited, probably because he was about to get a fare so early in the morning. He pushed against the cab and stepped forward offering his help with her luggage. She had three bags with her; a large suit case, a carry on and her laptop bag which she wore strapped across her body.
Even though she was only sixteen years old Ava looked older, maybe it was because she was a fan of make-up and fashion. Fashion was a way for her to escape and pretend she was someone else, she went through many looks during her years at Clairmans Academy, and at times her looks might have been outrageous, but they were fun none the less.
She was dressed in a pair of trim black pants that hugged her curves and a silk blouse that was form fitted, her coat was dark grey a mix of a military cut with ruffles on the back just above the hem.
“Where are we going?” he asked her as he stowed her luggage in the trunk. Before she could open the passenger door he had whisked around her to open her door, and waved her into the cab.
“Le Pavillon Hotel,” she said as she took a seat. Her driver nodded his head than closed the door and within moments he was driving them away from the airport and as he did he turned on the radio to a reggae station. They pulled up to the hotel which looked at least a hundred years old, but well kept. She remembered reading online that it was listed as a historic hotel, what she liked about it was that it was a few blocks away from the French Quarter and near the Garden District. The door opened and a bellhop welcomed her to the hotel.
It didn’t take her long to check-in and Ava was on the elevator riding up to her room. She noted she would be staying in room 930; it was on the top floor of the hotel. An older gentleman accompanied her to her room. He was shorter than Ava, his hair was beginning to grey, and he had a receding hairline which he didn’t bother to hide. He told her that his name was Tim and if she needed anything to ask for Tim and he would see to it that she got it.
There were pastries waiting for her inside the room along with the newest edition of the paper, her luggage arrived within moments. It wasn’t until after she was once more by herself that she received a text on her phone, in fact there were multiple ones and all of them from Felix. She read through them quickly as she strode to the pastries deciding that she was hungry– either that or they just looked to good to pass up. She stubbed her foot on the polished floors in her clumsiness and looked up onto the counter, the newspaper was unfolded and the headline was blaring at her. ‘Murder on Mars’ it read in bold black ink.
Murder on Mars A New Orleans Mystery book 1
M.M. Shelley
Genre: Fantasy and Suspense
ISBN: 13: 978-1480250062
ASIN: B00AF2MXCG
Number of pages: 365 Word Count: 59,734
Cover Artist: The Killion Group Inc.
Amazon / Sony e-reader / Smashwords
Book Description:
A paranormal force has lured Ava to New Orleans, where shadows lurk behind every corner and an unknown power has yet to be unleashed.
There is darkness in New Orleans, one that has brought sixteen year old Ava Lopez to the city in search of her best friend, Dyson. A dark crime has been committed, and there are supernatural forces involved. Three sisters who whisper "fate" are awaiting the arrival of the Guardian.
Shadow People fiercely haunt the city, unchallenged, but Ava senses that Dyson may be involved with their crimes. She must discover the secret that the Shadows are so determined to keep hidden.
Ava will have to risk everything, because where the Fates are concerned there are no second chances.
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Book Trailer: http://youtu.be/4hOL-Xt1kR0
About the Author:
M.M. Shelley is a storyteller, word smith and dreamer. She has traveled the world extensively in search of the magic which is often overlooked in every day life. M.M. Shelley is a native of southern California, and a student of mythology from which she gets much inspiration. Visit M.M. Shelley: www.mmshelley.com
www.mmshelley.com
http://mmshelley.blogspot.com
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There was a tall slim man leaning against a cab and as she neared he seemed to become excited, probably because he was about to get a fare so early in the morning. He pushed against the cab and stepped forward offering his help with her luggage. She had three bags with her; a large suit case, a carry on and her laptop bag which she wore strapped across her body.
Even though she was only sixteen years old Ava looked older, maybe it was because she was a fan of make-up and fashion. Fashion was a way for her to escape and pretend she was someone else, she went through many looks during her years at Clairmans Academy, and at times her looks might have been outrageous, but they were fun none the less.
She was dressed in a pair of trim black pants that hugged her curves and a silk blouse that was form fitted, her coat was dark grey a mix of a military cut with ruffles on the back just above the hem.
“Where are we going?” he asked her as he stowed her luggage in the trunk. Before she could open the passenger door he had whisked around her to open her door, and waved her into the cab.
“Le Pavillon Hotel,” she said as she took a seat. Her driver nodded his head than closed the door and within moments he was driving them away from the airport and as he did he turned on the radio to a reggae station. They pulled up to the hotel which looked at least a hundred years old, but well kept. She remembered reading online that it was listed as a historic hotel, what she liked about it was that it was a few blocks away from the French Quarter and near the Garden District. The door opened and a bellhop welcomed her to the hotel.
It didn’t take her long to check-in and Ava was on the elevator riding up to her room. She noted she would be staying in room 930; it was on the top floor of the hotel. An older gentleman accompanied her to her room. He was shorter than Ava, his hair was beginning to grey, and he had a receding hairline which he didn’t bother to hide. He told her that his name was Tim and if she needed anything to ask for Tim and he would see to it that she got it.
There were pastries waiting for her inside the room along with the newest edition of the paper, her luggage arrived within moments. It wasn’t until after she was once more by herself that she received a text on her phone, in fact there were multiple ones and all of them from Felix. She read through them quickly as she strode to the pastries deciding that she was hungry– either that or they just looked to good to pass up. She stubbed her foot on the polished floors in her clumsiness and looked up onto the counter, the newspaper was unfolded and the headline was blaring at her. ‘Murder on Mars’ it read in bold black ink.
Murder on Mars A New Orleans Mystery book 1
M.M. Shelley
Genre: Fantasy and Suspense
ISBN: 13: 978-1480250062
ASIN: B00AF2MXCG
Number of pages: 365 Word Count: 59,734
Cover Artist: The Killion Group Inc.
Amazon / Sony e-reader / Smashwords
Book Description:
A paranormal force has lured Ava to New Orleans, where shadows lurk behind every corner and an unknown power has yet to be unleashed.
There is darkness in New Orleans, one that has brought sixteen year old Ava Lopez to the city in search of her best friend, Dyson. A dark crime has been committed, and there are supernatural forces involved. Three sisters who whisper "fate" are awaiting the arrival of the Guardian.
Shadow People fiercely haunt the city, unchallenged, but Ava senses that Dyson may be involved with their crimes. She must discover the secret that the Shadows are so determined to keep hidden.
Ava will have to risk everything, because where the Fates are concerned there are no second chances.
Show More
Show Less
Book Trailer: http://youtu.be/4hOL-Xt1kR0
About the Author:
M.M. Shelley is a storyteller, word smith and dreamer. She has traveled the world extensively in search of the magic which is often overlooked in every day life. M.M. Shelley is a native of southern California, and a student of mythology from which she gets much inspiration. Visit M.M. Shelley: www.mmshelley.com
www.mmshelley.com
http://mmshelley.blogspot.com
goodreads
More of the tour...
March 14 Interview
http://www.booksandtales.blogspot.co.uk/
March 21 Guest blog and review
Urban Girl Review –
http://www.urbangirlreader.com
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