Every book I write has a playlist that captures the feel of the story. Mostly, I listen to it when I’m not writing (because I have a hard time writing to music with words). It keeps me in the story and finding the right soundtrack to go with the book is part of my research process. Sometimes new songs present themselves. Other times, I’m familiar with the music

and add it to the playlist. In the end, the soundtrack is a nice souvenir that reminds me of the story and characters and how they wer...