Please welcome Polly Harris author of Swipe Right for Murder
Polly Harris will be awarding a $10 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.
Swipe Right for Murder
byPolly Harris
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GENRE: New Adult Thriller
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INTERVIEW
. What or who inspired you to start writing?
As a little kid, I LOVED books. And as soon as I realized they were written by people whose names were on the cover (obvious, I know), I was fascinated by the idea of seeing my own name on the cover of a book. So much so that I dictated a short story to my mom, designed a cover in Paint, and printed it out just so I could have my very own book.
3. How did you come up with your idea for your novel?
My own dating experience! Honestly, I think anyone currently in the whole dating app scene can relate to being exasperated by the experience. I wanted a platform to ruthlessly mock dating apps while also weaving in a murder mystery. Why not?
4. What expertise did you bring to your writing?
For Swipe Right for Murder, I’d say my expertise with dating apps, haha! Unfortunately, I’ve been on them for way too long.
5. What would you want your readers to know about you that might not be in your bio?
Hmmm … maybe that I’m a multi-genre writer? I started out in science fiction, and have written everything from poetry to fantasy.
6. As far as your writing goes, what are your future plans?
I had so much fun writing Swipe Right for Murder, that I definitely want to write at least one (or more!) books in the same genre. Online dating/pop culture/thriller types stories. So stay tuned, lol!
10. When did you first decide to submit your work? Please tell us what or who encouraged you to take this big step?
The first time I ever sent out a query letter was when I was twelve years old. I cringe at the thought, honestly, lol! But looking back, I’m also kind of proud of that little kid who just went for what she wanted. Because of her, I learned a whole lot about the publishing process, and I’m where I am today!
11. What is the best and worst advice you ever received? (regarding writing or publishing)
The best advice I’ve ever been given was to “write like no one’s reading.” I think it’s easy to get caught up in what other people might think of your work and let it hold you back. Once I force myself to stop caring about what anyone else might think, my writing becomes way better.
As for the worst advice … I’d say the whole “write every day” thing. While that’s totally valid if it works for you, I’ve never been someone who writes every day, and I don’t think it’s necessary if it’s not how your process naturally goes.
12. Do you outline your books or just start writing?
Outline, outline, outline! I need to know what’s coming next and how it’s going to end. Sometimes I wish I was more spontaneous with it, but I’m not.
13. How do you maintain your creativity?
Ugh, such a good question! I’m not even sure …
Sometimes creativity comes to you, and sometimes you have to chase after it. I’d say I maintain my creativity by being willing to literally drop everything if inspiration strikes. If I’ve got an idea that I think is worth pursuing, I’ll stop everything and get to work on it (even pulling over while driving to write down an idea!).
14. Who is your favorite character in the book. Can you tell us why?
Probably my main character, Georgie. As with most main characters, there’s a lot of myself in her. And it was just so fun to write about her and all her awful dates, lol!
BLURB:
DATING IS TOUGH. ESPECIALLY IF THE GUY YOU LIKE MIGHT BE A SERIAL KILLER.
After a devastating heartbreak and a string of short-lived, failed relationships, college student Georgie Itoyama has now decided to approach dating in the same way that she approaches everything else: methodically, logically, and efficiently.
Georgie downloads countless dating apps, determined to find the love of her life as easily as she orders jeans online. And while her love-at-first-sight aspirations don’t exactly come true, she does find someone she likes. Quite a lot.
There’s only one problem. Girls are going missing at Georgie’s university, and all the signs are pointing to . . . him?
But that’s ridiculous. What are the chances that she’s dating an actual serial killer?
Then she matches with Nate. Mysterious, intelligent, and oddly fixated on solving the local disappearances. As Georgie’s relationships deepen with each of her guys, she unwittingly finds herself caught up in the mess that is murder, intrigue, and the nightmare of online dating.
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EXCERPT:
We turn the corner and I think it’s Amelia who notices her first. What I notice is the smell. Iron. Thick and palpable. And then decay. I never knew bodies could smell so quickly. I always assumed it would take days. Apparently, it’s only a few hours.
Amelia screams and it reverberates through the stairwell like a siren.
I don’t say anything, I don’t move. I’m frozen on the steps like someone is physically holding me there, unable to take my eyes off the girl at the bottom of the stairwell. Bent in a shape that no one’s supposed to bend in, her eyes open. But that makes it worse. Because if they were closed, maybe she could be sleeping—unconscious.
Three mind-numbing seconds pass, and then a thought flits through my head.
Whitney. Her name was Whitney.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Polly Harris is the author of six YA novels and runs her own editorial company where she works on books just like this one. When Polly isn’t writing or editing, she can be found cuddling her cat (professionally known as her editorial assistant), crafting, or swiping through dating apps.
Twitter: @PaulineCHarris
Facebook: Facebook.com/PaulineHarrisEditorial
Email: harrispaulinec@gmail.com
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0965VC7T1?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420
https://www.paulineharriseditorial.com/my-books
The book will be $0.99 during the tour.
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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION and RAFFLECOPTER CODE:
Polly Harris will be awarding a $10 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.
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