How Heidi Glick Fills Her Free Time
Multi-published author Heidi Glick recently stopped by my blog to share some about her writing life.
When do you find time to write?
This past year, I started homeschooling, so I write whenever I get free time—early morning, evenings, or here and there when not busy. Before kids, I worked full time outside the home for many years, and I would write after work or on my lunch break. I’ve found you have to make time to write.
What is your favorite spot for reading or reflecting on your current work-in-progress?
I like writing at one of the local library branches or at a local coffee shop. My favorite order is the iced Buckeye latte and an iced cinnamon roll.
What’s the weirdest way someone has died or been killed in your novels?
I think the weirdest death in my stories has probably been an electrocution.
How do you pick the location/setting of your romantic suspense novels?
I have one story set in California, where I spent most of my childhood. The rest of my stories have been set in Ohio, where I currently reside. For now, I plan to keep my stories set there because it’s easier for conducting research trips.
What did you want to be as a child (and did that dream come true)?
At thirteen, I wanted to become a writer, but I wanted to write Christian screenplays. But God had other plans.
What does your family think of your writing romantic suspense?
My husband is very supportive of my writing. He has traveled to conferences with me and taken the kids to museums so I could attend workshops. My mom and sisters have read my stories and given copies to others. They put copies on cruise ships and leave them here and there. My kids help me pick character names sometimes.
How do you ensure your books are accurate?
I’ve attended Writers Police Academy and my local citizens sheriff’s academy. I watch videos on YouTube showing fight scenes and read books on writing about fighting. I read books on police procedure and investigation. I ask questions on crime scene forums. I have taken classes on writing crime and correspond with law enforcement and medical professionals. I believe writers should never stop learning, so I’ve made it a goal to keep reading books on writing and attending conferences.
What is absolutely essential for you to write?
I need a laptop with power and a wireless mouse (also with power). I can work faster without using the laptop touchpad.
What has been most frustrating about writing romantic suspense?
I think what’s most frustrating about romantic suspense is balancing the romance and suspense and also creating an exciting and believable story. Sometimes I have lofty ideas that get nixed upon further research.
About Heidi
Heidi Glick writes romantic suspense. She has an eye for detail and includes law enforcement particulars in her stories. She’s attended Writers’ Police Academy and the Hancock County Sheriff Citizen’s Academy to ensure accuracy of story details. Though she grew up in California, Heidi now considers rural Ohio her home.
Connect w/Heidi
Website: https://authorheidiglick.com/
Gazing Into Darkness
Instead of moving closer to his girlfriend, Chance McPherson gets dumped and relocated to Cincinnati—farther from his dreams and closer to his shameful past. Stacey Sanderson is excited to finally secure a role in law enforcement, like the rest of her family, especially as an EPA CID agent, where she can protect God’s creation.
On the job, Stacey’s perfectionism and faith rub Chance the wrong way, while his antics and wisecracks irritate Stacey. When federal employees who worked an old case with Stacey start dying, Chance becomes concerned, and not just because Stacey is his partner. Stacey senses a closeness between them but has vowed not to get involved with men in law enforcement and especially not someone who doesn’t share her faith.
The anniversary of the case is creeping closer. Time is running out. Can Chance and Stacey stop the person who is out to kill her before it’s too late?
