MEET THE AUTHOR
FEATURED AUTHOR: D.E. HAGGERTY
Hello and welcome to Silver Beans Café. My name is Royal, and I am one of the interviewers here at SBC. Today I am happy to be sitting down with MYSTERIES, ROMANTIC COMEDIES, AND HISTORICAL author D.E. HAGGERTY!
Thank you, D.E. HAGGERTY, for being here today. Let’s just jump right into the interview. Let's start out by GETTING TO KNOW YOU. What GENRES DO YOU WRITE?
My most popular genre is (cozy) mysteries. Putting all the pieces of the puzzle together is fun to read. Figuring out all the red herrings and clues to throw readers off track is even more fun.
I also write romantic comedies. I think laughter and romance are essential parts of life. Writing rom coms is a blast!
I’ve also written two historical novels. I am a total history geek and enjoy diving into a subject.
I also write romantic comedies. I think laughter and romance are essential parts of life. Writing rom coms is a blast!
I’ve also written two historical novels. I am a total history geek and enjoy diving into a subject.
Can you please share some of the TITLES OF YOUR BOOKS?
BURIED APPEARANCES / BEGRAVEN IN HET VERLEDEN (DUTCH TRANSLATION)
LIFE DISCARDED
MURDER, MYSTERY & DATING MAYHEM (BOOK 1 OF THE GREY-HAIRED KNITTING DETECTIVES)
JACK GETS HIS MAN (BOOK 2 OF THE GREY-HAIRED KNITTING DETECTIVES)
LOVE IN THE TIME OF MURDER (BOOK 3 OF THE GREY-HAIRED KNITTING DETECTIVES)
MOLLY’S MISADVENTURES
NEVER TRUST A SKINNY CUPCAKE BAKER (BOOK 1 OF THE DEATH BY CUPCAKE SERIES)
BRING YOUR OWN BAKER (BOOK 2 OF THE DEATH BY CUPCAKE SERIES)
SELF-SERVE MURDER (BOOK 3 OF THE DEATH BY CUPCAKE SERIES)
FAT GIRL BEGONE!
SEARCHING FOR GERTRUDE
FINDERS, NOT KEEPERS
Outside of writing what are some of YOUR OTHER INTERESTS?
When you can drag me away from books (something that is extremely difficult once the winter rainy weather hits), you will find me on the tennis court or at the movie theater or at a museum. I also love to go to lectures on subjects I’m interested in.
BURIED APPEARANCES / BEGRAVEN IN HET VERLEDEN (DUTCH TRANSLATION)
LIFE DISCARDED
MURDER, MYSTERY & DATING MAYHEM (BOOK 1 OF THE GREY-HAIRED KNITTING DETECTIVES)
JACK GETS HIS MAN (BOOK 2 OF THE GREY-HAIRED KNITTING DETECTIVES)
LOVE IN THE TIME OF MURDER (BOOK 3 OF THE GREY-HAIRED KNITTING DETECTIVES)
MOLLY’S MISADVENTURES
NEVER TRUST A SKINNY CUPCAKE BAKER (BOOK 1 OF THE DEATH BY CUPCAKE SERIES)
BRING YOUR OWN BAKER (BOOK 2 OF THE DEATH BY CUPCAKE SERIES)
SELF-SERVE MURDER (BOOK 3 OF THE DEATH BY CUPCAKE SERIES)
FAT GIRL BEGONE!
SEARCHING FOR GERTRUDE
FINDERS, NOT KEEPERS
Outside of writing what are some of YOUR OTHER INTERESTS?
When you can drag me away from books (something that is extremely difficult once the winter rainy weather hits), you will find me on the tennis court or at the movie theater or at a museum. I also love to go to lectures on subjects I’m interested in.
Let’s switch gears for a minute and talk more ABOUT THE BOOKS.
Are there any traces of YOUR PERSONALITY IN YOUR MAIN CHARACTER?
Terri loves books and has a strong moral compass. Those are traits I share with her. She’s super sweet, though. Something I’ve never been accused of.
Where do you DRAW INSPIRATION FROM FOR YOUR BOOKS?
From everywhere. Literally. The character for the book I’m currently writing came from a Facebook post of a friend.
That’s really cool! (Royal)
What is ONE OF THE BEST THINGS ABOUT WRITING?
Making up stories and seeing them turn into novels is exciting (and scary!). I also love researching obscure things. I’m sure Google thinks I’m a mass murderer or something.
Haha! (Royal)
What is one of the BEST PIECES OF ADVICE THAT YOU RECEIVED OR A QUOTE THAT YOU LIVE BY?
I was complaining to a friend of a friend about how no one took my writing seriously. She told me I need to take my writing seriously. Others will follow, but only if I made the commitment to myself first.
That is very deep and very useful! (Royal)
What is one thing that you would LIKE TO SAY TO YOUR READERS?
Don’t take me too seriously. Except for my historical novels, my works are intended to be fun, beach reads. Although I’m a stickler for details, I do fudge with what is and isn’t possible in police procedures and murder investigations. That’s what makes it fun!
Terri loves books and has a strong moral compass. Those are traits I share with her. She’s super sweet, though. Something I’ve never been accused of.
Where do you DRAW INSPIRATION FROM FOR YOUR BOOKS?
From everywhere. Literally. The character for the book I’m currently writing came from a Facebook post of a friend.
That’s really cool! (Royal)
What is ONE OF THE BEST THINGS ABOUT WRITING?
Making up stories and seeing them turn into novels is exciting (and scary!). I also love researching obscure things. I’m sure Google thinks I’m a mass murderer or something.
Haha! (Royal)
What is one of the BEST PIECES OF ADVICE THAT YOU RECEIVED OR A QUOTE THAT YOU LIVE BY?
I was complaining to a friend of a friend about how no one took my writing seriously. She told me I need to take my writing seriously. Others will follow, but only if I made the commitment to myself first.
That is very deep and very useful! (Royal)
What is one thing that you would LIKE TO SAY TO YOUR READERS?
Don’t take me too seriously. Except for my historical novels, my works are intended to be fun, beach reads. Although I’m a stickler for details, I do fudge with what is and isn’t possible in police procedures and murder investigations. That’s what makes it fun!
So D.E. let’s switch things up and find out WHAT’S NEXT FOR YOU!
What is the NAME OF YOUR UPCOMING RELEASE?
I just released Finders, Not Keepers. This is book 1 in the Not So Reluctant Detectives series. I’m currently working on book 2, but I don’t have a title yet.
I just released Finders, Not Keepers. This is book 1 in the Not So Reluctant Detectives series. I’m currently working on book 2, but I don’t have a title yet.
What should people EXPECT TO SEE FROM YOU IN THE FUTURE?
The Not So Reluctant Detective series will consist of three books. So, two more novels from that series. After that, I have a historical romance and a memoir in the pipeline.
Can you tell us about ANY RECENT OR UPCOMING EVENTS?
I just finished touring FINDERS, NOT KEEPERS. Now, it’s time to hide in my writing cave and finish the next book in the series.
The Not So Reluctant Detective series will consist of three books. So, two more novels from that series. After that, I have a historical romance and a memoir in the pipeline.
Can you tell us about ANY RECENT OR UPCOMING EVENTS?
I just finished touring FINDERS, NOT KEEPERS. Now, it’s time to hide in my writing cave and finish the next book in the series.
AND LASTLY, HOW CAN WE:
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Today we have a treat for all of you. We asked D.E. to share a blurb. Here's a peek at her novel:
READ YOUR COPY OF FINDERS, NOT KEEPERS
What do you do with a diamond no one wants? You can’t keep it. Or can you?
While cleaning her ex-husband’s effects out of the attic, Terri finds an exquisite diamond pendant necklace. She’s determined to return the necklace to its proper owner, but the owner was brutally killed, a murder which remains unsolved, and her heirs want nothing to do with the diamond. Terri embarks upon a journey researching charities to which she can donate the diamond. When her research becomes dangerous, Terri contemplates solving the murder herself. Her best friend, Melanie, jumps feet first into investigating the murder, but her neighbor, Ryder, doesn’t want Terri exposed to any danger. Ryder, to Terri’s surprise, also wants to be more than neighbors with Terri. Luckily, he’s prepared to take any measure necessary to keep her safe because someone is determined to stop her inquiries.
Join Terri on her quest to find a home for the diamond, which may result in the unveiling of a murderer – if she survives long enough.
READ YOUR COPY OF FINDERS, NOT KEEPERS
What do you do with a diamond no one wants? You can’t keep it. Or can you?
While cleaning her ex-husband’s effects out of the attic, Terri finds an exquisite diamond pendant necklace. She’s determined to return the necklace to its proper owner, but the owner was brutally killed, a murder which remains unsolved, and her heirs want nothing to do with the diamond. Terri embarks upon a journey researching charities to which she can donate the diamond. When her research becomes dangerous, Terri contemplates solving the murder herself. Her best friend, Melanie, jumps feet first into investigating the murder, but her neighbor, Ryder, doesn’t want Terri exposed to any danger. Ryder, to Terri’s surprise, also wants to be more than neighbors with Terri. Luckily, he’s prepared to take any measure necessary to keep her safe because someone is determined to stop her inquiries.
Join Terri on her quest to find a home for the diamond, which may result in the unveiling of a murderer – if she survives long enough.
Once again we would like to thank D.E. Haggerty for being here today and sharing with all of us here at SBC. It’s always great to learn more about an inspirational author like D.E. Haggerty and to be able to share with everyone at SBC.
I want to send a thank you to all of the readers here at SBC. We really appreciate all of you. We here at SBC promise to continue to bring you more authors in the near future. See you again soon, Royal.
I want to send a thank you to all of the readers here at SBC. We really appreciate all of you. We here at SBC promise to continue to bring you more authors in the near future. See you again soon, Royal.
Royal, Silver Beans Reviewer and Interviewer
Posting: MYSTERIES, ROMANTIC COMEDIES, and HISTORICAL NOVELS
Posting Date: 9/29/2018
D.E. Haggerty Book Reviews Average: 4.7 STARS
Posting: MYSTERIES, ROMANTIC COMEDIES, and HISTORICAL NOVELS
Posting Date: 9/29/2018
D.E. Haggerty Book Reviews Average: 4.7 STARS
HUGE THANKS AGAIN...
D.E. HAGGERTY for popping in for a chat!
D.E. HAGGERTY for popping in for a chat!
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D.E. HAGGERTY loves taking in a great lecture or playing a fun game of tennis!
D.E. HAGGERTY loves taking in a great lecture or playing a fun game of tennis!
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