Wendy asked Susan Parry:

I too write crime fiction and use the landscape of East Anlia (which I know well) as a backdrop to events. The wide open spaces and ancient buildings add atmosphere How do you come up with plots for your novels? I am trying to build a following on Goodreads and would be thrilled if you would become a follower/friend.

Susan Parry Hi Wendy, happy to befriend a fellow author - my plots tend to reflect what is going on in the area, for example 'Grand Depart' was based on the Tour de France that passed through the Dales, 'Killer Lines addresses the problem of recreational drugs; I have included poisoned raptors and badger baiting in my storylines - all ideas coming from real events locally. I often use the internet to trigger ideas. So where do you get your inspiration from?

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