Marion James asked Dee Ann Waite:

Just starting to put my first crime classic book together having decided it was time I wrote a book after nearing the end of my police career and working in the most celebrated building of all police crime Scotland Yard - Do you feel that your inside knowledge of the crime world has helped you open more doors to getting your foot on the ladder as an author?

Dee Ann Waite Hi Marion, thanks for the question. Yes, I believe my inside knowledge of the crime world has helped me a great deal. It has allowed me to speak on the subject as well as write on it, and offered several distinct opportunities to meet prominent people in the law enforcement, which of course, has advanced my knowledge even further. Crime is a terribly dark world, and not one I like to stay behind the scenes in for any length of time, but learning about it is an amazing eye opening experience. My recent studies are on psychopathy and sociopathy - two areas that intrigue me immensely.

With your past experience, I bet you'll have endless subjects / cases to write about. Be sure to learn the craft of writing well. An interesting story doesn't necessarily mean a saleable book. If there is anything I can do to assist, please let me know. I know many great and talented people in this industry who are also willing to help new authors. :)

I wish you all the best.

Dee Ann

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