V.M. Burns
I find inspiration everywhere. Sometimes I gain inspiration from events in my own life (big or small), watching television or reading the news. A few weeks ago I was walking my dogs and got an idea for a plot. Life is full of ups and downs and often writing about the downs can be cathartic, especially when I get an opportunity to plot murder and mete out justice from the safety of my laptop.
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Paige Turner
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I must say, I am a little perplexed that you, a Black woman, have Sam of the Mystery Bookshop series such a huge fan of Agatha Christie who was a big time racist. Christie's book, TEN LITTLE INDIANS, was first titled TEN LITTLE N**GERS and many of her other books referred to Jewish, Black and Asian people in derogatory terms. So, why do you seem to idolize her? You mention Christie in most of your books.
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