Residing
in the southern U.S. with her family and dogs, Sara began her writing career as
Sara Thacker during her first pregnancy and a break from her job in statistics.
She soon discovered the passion dwelling inside her for storytelling and hasn’t
looked back. While Sara’s books cover a broad range of reader interest, we’ll
focus on a few of her thrillers.
“Red
Skhye” is an exciting story set on what should be an island paradise.
Unfortunately for Delanie Skhye, paradise becomes a serial killer’s hunting
grounds, and her life may well depend on an embittered cop dealing with his own
problems of a philandering wife bent on finding her own version of bliss. In
this story, Sara’s strong prose pulls the reader into each scene and detail,
creating a vivid picture in the reader’s mind. “Red Skhye” offers readers a
fresh take on suspense and the pleasure of the south seas.
“Murder
Stalks” presents a unique situation all its own. Tired of being alone,
Detective Tony Santos’s wife Marissa leaves him. What Tony couldn’t have
anticipated is the dead body filling the empty spot in their bed. A killer has
left a calling card of death, and a clear indicator Marissa is on the
ever-growing list of homicides the detective is being pressured to stop.
Somehow, Tony has to find a murderer while protecting the woman he loves who
wants nothing to do with him. Marissa on the other hand needs to prove to herself
she can stand on her own, and Tony’s raw energy and passion to keep her safe
isn’t helping to keep her sensual interests in check. Meanwhile, a killer has plans
to make Marissa his crowning achievement.
Whether
readers enjoy romance, suspense, humor, or dramatic thrillers, Sara York has a
story waiting.
Q)
The obvious question: Why do you write in a variety of genres?
A)
I think it's in part because of ADHD. Really. I think in multiple genres with
random burst of inspiration. I live in visually rich environment, on the beach,
just south of Parris Island, there's love, intrigue, excitement and even the
possibility for a little bit of paranormal activity. Inspiration is all around
me and when I get an idea, it swirls for a while and comes out. Thrillers are
my deepest love in writing. No matter how random my ideas get, thoughts of
danger are always at the back of my mind, trying to twist the stories into a
fast paced action adventure with guns, murder and a good guy to save the day.
Q)
Being so prolific, how do you keep your stories and characters fresh and
original?
A)
I hope they are fresh and original. I know some of my themes this year are a
bit more on the 'put the character through the wringer' type of stuff, but that
will change because I feel a comedy coming on. One thing I love to do is people
watch. I also have been known to eavesdrop a little. I pay attention to what
goes on around me and I think about what separates one person from another and
how does that relate to my characters. There are so many different
possibilities and when you throw in the randomness of life, your characters are
unique.
Q)
I’m curious: Why did you change from Sara Thacker to Sara York, and did this
cause any problems for your many fans?
A)
It really was out of laziness. I'm switching my name slowly from Sara Thacker
to Sara York so I don't have to maintain two identities. It's exhausting trying
to be two people in the public eye. I believe my non-erotic readers can figure
out which of my Sara York novels are non-erotic by reading the blurb. Many of
my erotic readers had no idea I had thrillers and once I started the switch
over, they were excited to find a different side of my writing, one filled with
excitement and danger.
Q)
Bowing to your success with romance novels, what do you think you bring readers
that sets your stories apart from the pack?
A)
Mark Twain says it best—There is no such thing as a new idea. I hope that I
make my characters interesting enough, my action fast enough, and my plot thick
enough that the reader finds some entertainment. Creating characters with many
facets is key to creating a good story. The deeper you make your character, the
better the story becomes. When I flesh out a novel, or a series, I have a
questionnaire for each character. It's long, in depth and much of what I come
up with for my character will never show up in print, but the background is
thick with details. It's the little idiosyncrasies that create believable characters
which in turn makes them unique and gets the reader to cheer for them, hoping
for a good out come in desperate situations. I believe that's what makes a
difference in my writing.
Q)
Any parting thoughts for your fans and those yet to read your work?
A)
I love my fans and love hearing from them. It's overwhelming sometimes, like
when I kill off a favorite character, but all of the notes, even the ones from
fans yelling because they couldn’t believe what I made my characters do, are
good to get. If you haven't read my work, Murder Stalks is a good place to
start. It's my first published book, the one that started it all for me. I hope
you enjoy the thrill.
DA
Kentner is the author of the award-winning novel Whistle Pass. http://whistlepass.blogspot.com/
A lovely interview, Sara and David. And my oh my, girl, you have been incredibly busy. Congratulations!
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