Author Bio:
Marilyn W. Dalla Valle lives in Northwestern Connecticut with her husband, Roger and a rambunctious Sheltie named Randy. Together they play ball, go for long walks and frequent the shore.
Dance Instructor for 5 years and professional photographer for 30, when her two sons left the nest, Ms. Dalla Valle decided it was time to write. A fan of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Clive Cussler and Sue Grafton, the genre she chose had to be mystery with a twist of adventure.
In March 2000, Murder in Mystic, the first in a mystery series, was e-published at Zeus Publications. Within two months it rose to #2 on the bestseller list, was editor’s choice for October and was nominated for the Frankfurt E-book Awards.
Murder in Newport, second in the series, was e-published in August 2000 and hit #7 on the bestseller list within two weeks. By January 2001, it switched places with Murder in Mystic.
Two Headed Snake of Key West was published January 28, 2014. These books are now available on Amazon Kindle, Amazon books and for order at your local bookstore. Murder in Mystic and Murder in Newport Audiobooks are offered at Audible.com, Amazon.com and iTunes.
Ms. Dalla Valle is a member of the Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association. She has been a guest speaker at the Beardsley Library, the Northwest Authors and Publishers Association, the Northwestern Connecticut Community College and Simsbury Public Library.
What inspires you to write?
It is my passion to take the reader away from everyday life. I first got the idea while waiting for my father as he received chemotherapy. Murder in Mystic and Murder in Newport are also available in audiobooks which are easier for those who cannot hear or do not have the energy to read. I am thrilled with that option for those who need it.
Tell us about your writing process.
I am an outliner and seat of the pants writer rolled into one. At the start of the project, I outline the idea, characters, location and rough plot. As I write, the characters take on lives of their own and take me to places that I had not originally conceived.
For Fiction Writers: Do you listen (or talk to) to your characters?
I do not listen to or talk to my characters, but observe them. It is as if I am watching a movie. They interact with one another and I take notes.
What advice would you give other writers?
Write if you have the passion and a story to share.
How did you decide how to publish your books?
I am an impatient person. When I complete a project, I want people to read it as soon as possible. Going the query letter route is too long a process for me. With today’s technology, I can receive instant gratification by self-publishing.
What do you think about the future of book publishing?
Due to the technology, more books will be self-published. People like to steer their own ships.
What do you use?
Professional Editor
What genres do you write?
Mystery
What formats are your books in?
Both eBook and Print
Website(s)
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Link To Marilyn Dalla Valle Page On Amazon
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