It took Vicky Earle over fifteen years to finish her first book “What Happened
to Frank?”. When asked why it took so long, Earle confesses that horses and her
career were the main time-consumers. Since publishing her first book, Earle,
now retired, completed her second in the Meg Sheppard mystery series in about
three years.
“Most of my readers would like me to write faster!” Earle says.
“But they’ve been patient, and I’m excited that I’m finally launching ‘Over
Frank’s Dead Body’ at Blue Heron Books on Saturday, October 13.”
Earle adds
that everyone is welcome.
When asked what the setting is for her
books, Earle says she draws on her long experience of living on the family’s 10-acre
horse-farm in the Uxbridge area which is home-base for the small, family-run,
thoroughbred breeding and racing business. She and her husband, Martin, race at
Woodbine Racetrack and are very familiar with the backstretch from the owners’
point-of-view.
“I enjoy writing about horses and
country-life, as well as the thoroughbred horse-racing business. And I have fun
developing plots and characters. But the most rewarding thing about writing is
having readers who enjoy your stories.”
Earle is a member of the Uxbridge Writers’
Circle and credits this group, as well as courses she attended at the Blue
Heron Studio, for both encouraging and challenging her.
“Without the support of other writers, I
wouldn’t be launching my first book, let alone my second. And a big thank-you
to Blue Heron Books for being there for fledgling authors like me, who need a
little help learning how to fly in the real world of books.”
At the launch on Saturday October 13,
Earle will read a few excerpts and will be available to sign the novels for
readers between 2pm and 4pm. Both books will be offered at a special reduced
price during the launch.
“And readers will be glad to hear that
I’ve already made a good start on the third in the series.” Earle adds. Readers
can keep up-to-date by connecting with Earle through her blog: vickyearleauthor.blogspot.ca
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