Rogue's Angels Present: Case File: Phantom by

Please welcome  author of Case File Phantom.

Dana Ford will be awarding a $50 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

Case File Phantom

by Dana Ford

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GENRE: Mystery Fiction

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INTERVIEW:

1.    What or who inspired you to start writing?

I have been writing stories since I was in elementary school. My best friend and I would have sleepovers and write short stories through the night.  Her reaction to my writing encouraged me to become a writer.   

2.    What elements are necessary components for this genre.

I think an important element that a writer must have when writing mystery fiction is a pre-determined plot.  If the plot is pre-determined, there is more freedom to creatively write about the events that surround the plot. 

3.    How did you come up with your idea for your novel?

The C. McCauley Case Files series is based on actual dreams that I have had over the years.  Each book represents a unique dream that I have had.

4.    What expertise did you bring to your writing?

I love to read and I hope that my writing allows people to escape, even for just a moment, into the world of familiar characters that we all love and know within our personal lives.

5.    What would you want your readers to know about you that might not be in your bio?

I am curious by nature.  In fact, because of my curiosity, I was a reporter at my local newspaper long before I became a mystery fiction writer.

6.    As far as your writing goes, what are your future plans?

I am currently working on the next C. McCauley Case File novel. 

7.    If you could be one of the characters from this book, who would it be and why?

I would be the heroine, Constance.  Her drive to find out the truth, while maintaining the ideal that there is hope for the human soul, is admirable.

8.    Can you give us a sneak peak into this book?

This one is a page turner because it is unpredictable and it’s not easy to identify the motives of the characters.

9.    Do you belong to a critique group? If so how does this help or hinder your writing?

I have a small circle of people that I trust.  They are my critics, cheerleaders, and fact finders.  They pulled out the best in me as I wrote this novel.

10. When did you first decide to submit your work? Please tell us what or who encouraged you to take this big step?

While working on another project under another pen name, I had the sixth  dream about the C. McCauley Case Files.  I decided to take a break from the project that I was working on in order to work on the Case Files. 

11. What is the best and worst advice you ever received? (regarding writing or publishing).

It’s important to be objective with criticism.  I have been told that my writing is too simple.  On the flip side, readers have commented on how the simplicity of my writing is refreshing. 

12. Do you outline your books or just start writing?

I create an outline of my books including chapter break downs.  This is key when writing mystery fiction in order to stay on target with plot development. 

13. How do you maintain your creativity?

Writing is fun for me.  It is like watching a television show with characters that I know and love, but not sure how they are going to behave.  I can’t wait to see what they are going to do next. 

14. Who is your favorite character in the book. Can you tell us why?

In Case File Phantom, my favorite character is Michael Woods.  He is authentic, compassionate, and a great friend.  

BLURB:

In this mystery fiction novel, Georgia Richards lost hope of ever seeing her husband again since he disappeared over a year ago.  On a Saturday afternoon, she thought she saw him at a play; on stage at the Oaksdale Playhouse.  But, Georgia didn’t have the courage to find out if it was really him.  Constance McCauley was empathetic to Georgia’s faint of heart and decided to offer her investigation services to find the true identity of this mysterious man.  Would Constance be able to track down Georgia’s estranged husband?  If he was found, why had he been missing for over a year?  As Constance pursued this case with a combination of faith and persistence, she witnessed the power of forgiveness unfold before her eyes.

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EXCERPT:

Why weren’t there more lights backstage? I felt like a mouse in a maze.  It was difficult to tell if the hanging costumes were people or if the shadows were hanging costumes.  There he was!  “Excuse me sir!  Sir!”  He turned around and caught my eye. I managed to hold his gaze for a moment.  He was nervous, almost frightened.  His eyes a deep brown, he seemed to want to say something, but instead he fell into the low lighting and disappeared.  I picked up my pace to try and catch him.  “Wait!”  I briskly walked and then ran past racks and racks of costumes and odd set design items like furniture, tall plants, and a fake standing bear.

“Wait! Please, I want to talk to you!” The backstage door swung open and blinding light flooded me where I stood, and hindered my view.  He was gone.   I quickly looked to the left and then to the right and no one was there.  I looked to the left again and then began to run along the backside of the theatre.  I slowed down, because I realized that he was in fact gone.  Why would anyone run from a perfect stranger unless they had something to hide or something to lose? Turning around, I walked back towards the backstage door. I again waded through the racks of hanging costumes and walking shadows of actors and busy people.  Why would he run?  I found myself back in my seat.  

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Dana Ford has enjoyed writing stories since she can remember.  She has penned several books and has found a new love in writing mystery fiction.  Her favorite hobbies besides writing is watching old movies, volunteering in her community, and spending precious moments with her family.

cmccauleycasefiles.com
https://www.amazon.com/Case-File-Phantom-Dana-Ford/dp/1524573736

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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION and RAFFLECOPTER CODE

Dana Ford will be awarding a $50 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

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