What is the title of your latest release?
ALL MONEY AIN’T GOOD MONEY
2--What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book?
Jinx Curry is the kick-ass 70s-like private detective John Shaft in heels.
3--How did you decide where your book was going to take place?
I was born and raised in Hamilton, Ohio. I purchased my first home in Forest Park, Ohio, a suburb of Cincinnati at 27. Since 2013, I’ve lived in the Metro-Atlanta area. So, All Money Ain’t Good Money setting is here.
4--Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life?
Absolutely. Jinx is fun and witty. As a former soldier, I’d be in a fox hole with her any day. Besides, Jinx carries a Glock. So, I would always feel safe hanging out with her.
5--What are three words that describe your protagonist?
Fun, Fearless, Female
6--What’s something you learned while writing this book?
I learned how to listen while writing dialogue.
7--Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done?
At first, I would edit the book as I drafted it, but I discovered that process detracted from my word count production. So, I wrote two chapters at a time then edited them later.
8--What’s your favorite foodie indulgence?
Lemon Meringue Pie. A moment on the lips is a lifetime on the hips. I try and stay away from it, but it’s hard!
9--Describe your writing space/office!
I’m literally all over the place. My primary area of production is at my kitchen table. Sometimes I wake up at night and work on a scene in my bed. So I drag my laptop into my bed! Often, I write at my sister’s home in her backyard.
10--Who is an author you admire?
There are several. Terry McMillan. Ralph Ellison. Janet Evanovich. James Patterson. Toni Morrison. Jackie Collins.
11--Is there a book that changed your life?
Roots by Alex Hailey. Although at five years old, I’d written a book, after reading that book, I knew it was possible for me to become an author.
12--Tell us about when you got “the call.” (when you found out your book was going to be published)/Or, for indie authors, when you decided to self-publish.
Okay. Don’t think I’m a weirdo or that I’m into conspiracy theories, but I’m a two-time survivor of sexual harassment and hostile work environments. Both employers have engaged in years-long fact-finding investigations that have not yielded them anything that would nullify my claims. Yet, the investigations proceed—despite my pleadings to my U.S. senators to intervene on my behalf to the EEOC. But I got the “call” when I reached out to two literary agents who were not only enthusiastic but turned me down! One telephoned me and told me not to give up but to let her know how things go with my book. I was puzzled to say the least because she really loved the plot and the characters. The second literary agent loved the novel. She even made helpful suggestions for the ending. I offered to make the suggestions, then I asked if she would sign me if I did; she declined. But there was such hesitancy that I realized that like everything else in my life, my former employers were interfering with my literary career also. They were actually preventing me from being published. If I become a successful novelist of the bestselling variety, they probably fear that I may publish my story about what occurred while working for them. Believe me. It’s a doozy.
13--What’s your favorite genre to read?
My favorite genre to read is the mystery. I love trying to solve the puzzle.
14--What’s your favorite movie?
There are so many. Shaft. The Godfather. The Untouchables.
15--What is your favorite season?
My favorite season is the fall season because of the weather; it’s not too hot or too cold. I also love it because of college and NFL football! Go Kansas City Chiefs! I’m originally from Ohio, and my family calls me a traitor because I’ve rendered the Cincinnati Bengals my second team. But here is my reason: They were losing for years. Upon Patrick Mahomes’ first starting season as quarterback, I fell in love. I felt, he and the Chiefs would dethrone the New England Patriots and become the beasts of the AFC. I was correct!
16--How do you like to celebrate your birthday?
I like to celebrate my birthday quietly. A small red velvet cake and some vanilla ice cream.
17--What’s a recent tv show/movie/book/podcast you highly recommend?
I’m a politics junkie, so the podcast Ultra by Rachel Maddow.
18--What’s your favorite type of cuisine?
American.
19--What do you do when you have free time?
When I have free time, I try exercising. My sister, Shaunese, has roped me into twice weekly HIIT classes, and they’re murder.
20--What can readers expect from you next?
Readers can expect from me BET YOUR BOTTOM DOLLAR, A Jinx Curry Mystery.
The paperback format of All Money Ain't Good Money is available exclusively on author Tracey Lampley's website. To order your paperback visit https://www.traceylampley.com/category/all-products
A Jinx Curry Mystery #1
The Private Detective
As a novice private investigator, Jinx Curry could f*ck up a wet dream. But as an experienced PI, she hates her job. The single mom spends her days spying on cheating wives and husbands, but she aches for more importance.
When her boss Capricorn Hayes finally assigns Jinx a missing persons case involving a congressman's missing granddaughter, Jinx jumps at the chance. Not only to solve it, but to earn the fifty-thousand-dollar bonus that would pay her bills, and get a menacing creditor off her back.
But the investigation proves more dangerous and costly than Jinx believes. After an unknown individual in a black Corvette nearly runs Jinx down and begins stalking her, Jinx has to sacrifice her relationship with her daughter by sending Arielle to live with her father. Can Jinx find the congressman's daughter while surviving her stalker? Or will this job be her last?
The Players
Deebo: He's the scintillating rapper who may be secretly married to the missing teen. A marriage revelation infringes on the rapper's rising-star status. Did Deebo off his wife to preserve record sales?
Bam: He's Jinx's childhood friend who loaned the sleuth a boatload of money. With Jinx unable to repay the loan, has Bam decided to make an example out of Jinx for lack of repayment?
Elena: She's the missing person. Perhaps Elena doesn't want to be found. Will she kill Jinx to prevent the sleuth from exposing her location?
Young Calloway: He's the Georgetown Law dropout and only grandson of Congressman Calloway. After Jinx discovers the young grandson's envy and rivalry between, he and Elena, Jinx also uncovers Young Calloway's dark past. Has the young Calloway decided to eliminate Jinx to cover up his crimes?
Congressman Calloway: Up for re-election, the congressman cannot afford a family scandal. Did he hire Jinx to find Elena to coverup the young teen's possible murder? If so, has he decided to eliminate Jinx to clean up the family mess?
Mystery Private Eye | Mystery Psychological [Author Self-Published, On Sale: July 26, 2024, e-Book, ISBN: 2940179752004 / eISBN: 9798990545502]
When she is not writing, Tracey Lampley loves attending and watching sporting events such as WNBA, NBA, college football and NFL football. Currently Tracey is completing her MA in Creative Writing at Southern New Hampshire University. She already holds an MS in Publishing from Pace University and a BA in English/Technical & Scientific Communication from Miami University of Ohio. She resides in the metro Atlanta, Georgia area with her pooch Neo and near her daughter Asia.
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