Interview - Morgan Hannah MacDonald

Today I have Morgan Hannah MacDonald on the blog talking about her new story, Sandman. Sit back and enjoy. 

1. Tell us a little about yourself.

Morgan Hannah MacDonald writes Romantic Thrillers that are NOT for the faint of heart. She has always
been interested in writing and serial killers, but it wasn’t until she found she had dated one herself that
a true writer was born. She belongs to Romance Writers of America, the San Diego Chapter, as well as
the Kiss of Death Chapter. She resides in San Diego, California where she is busy working on her next
novel. She can be found at www.morganhannahmacdonald.com. And http://www.facebook.com/#!/
MorganHannahMacDonald.Author. Or you may contact her at morganwrites@yahoo.com

2. What genre do you write?

Romantic Suspense/Thrillers

3. Tell us about Sandman and where the idea came from.

SANDMAN is the story of a woman who has been targeted by a serial killer. The killer is someone she
has dated. Unfortunately, it is not known if this man is someone she is dating now, or someone from her
past.

The idea for SANDMAN was inspired by my own realization that I had dated a serial killer. When I found
out I was shocked, of course, but at the time I didn’t know just how fortunate I was to have survived. I
just thought; Wow, I’m lucky he wasn’t crazy when I dated him! In denial much? So while I was getting
ready for this blog tour, I googled his name to check on the date he was apprehended. I was right, it
was my birthday 1998. There was an extensive article about him and as I read it, I was blown away. He
did have a troubled past. He was discharged from the Marines in the 1980’s for mental problems. Eight
years prior to our brief relationship he had been arrested for the brutal rape and beating of a prostitute.
The case was dropped due to lack of evidence. And his killing spree began three short years after we
broke up.

4. Is it part of a series?

I have left it open to be a series in the future. Perhaps after I finish my Spirits Trilogy which I’m writing
now.

5. A must have snack while you write.

Smokehouse almonds.

6. A fact that someone might not know about you.

In my twenties I sang in a punk band.

7. If you had to choose a favorite book that you’ve written, which would it be?

Well, SANDMAN is a very personal book for me. A lot of it came from personal experiences.

8. Advice to writers who have yet to be published.

Join Romance Writers of America.

9. Is there a genre you haven’t written yet that you want to?

Nope, I love the one I write

10. Any quirky habits?

 Not that I can think of.

11. Have you written a character that most resembles you?

Meagan McInnis, the heroine of SANDMAN, is loosely based on me. I say loosely because I gave her
the looks I wish I had and she’s much healthier. I don’t get up at six in the morning and jog along the
beach! But her personality is pretty much mine. Also, her misadventures in dating are all inspired by
true stories. So when you read SANDMAN, don’t go thinking that all those things couldn’t happen
to one woman, because they did. Including that icky boss of Meagan’s. And many more. I could
fill a book on the crazy guys I dated after my divorce. I wouldn’t even have to exaggerate to make
it interesting! After all, how many women do you know have dated a serial killer? So when women
say they have lousy luck with men, I’ve just got to laugh. Seriously? I’ve got you beat sister.

12. What type of hero do you enjoy writing about?

The same ones I like reading about. Sexy alpha males.

13. What are you currently reading?

THE IDEAL MAN by Julie Garwood

14. What are you currently working on?

I’m getting SPIRITS IN THE TREES ready for release.

15. Anything that you’d like to share.

I’d just like to thank my readers. They are the best. Without them, I wouldn’t be here.

Thank you for being here! :)