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J.A. Swayze

J. A. Swayze was born and raised in San Francisco, California. She graduated from Sonoma State University with a degree in Business Administration with a concentration on Marketing and a minor in English. Ms. Swayze has always had a love for books and writing which started at a young age.

Ms. Swayze has worked in a variety of small and large corporations and nonprofits. For five years she and her husband owned and operated an independent bookstore in Downtown Los Angeles, Metropolis Books.

Her hobbies include reading, writing, swimming and listening to podcasts. She lives with her husband, a retired Northrop Grumman software engineer, author and podcaster and four cats (please don’t judge) in Pasadena, California.

IN THE AUTHOR’S WORDS

Author interview

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What inspired you to start writing?

My love of mystery and adventure! I have always loved reading and I wanted to create a character who embodied a true adventure heroine.

Who are some of your favorite authors and books?

Agatha Christie, Toni Morrison, Ruth Ware, Sara Gran, Andrea Roth. Sir Arthur Canon Doyle, Joe Haldeman.

What would you like to tell readers who have just discovered your books, but haven't read one yet?

I think they will love it the stories, the characters and the locations. It is the type of story that you can read on an airplane and completely forget your sense of time.

Who is the favorite character you created, and how did they come into being?

Raven Hughes is my favorite character. She is imperfect, headstrong and never gives up on anything. I also wanted her to be in touch with her soft skills as she is self-aware that she is flawed. I wanted a main character who was believable.

What are your future plans as a writer?

I plan to continue writing more Raven Hughes mystery novels.

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