Sundays at Simone’s follows a young man who gets tangled up in L.A.’s high society and weaves through a mix of intriguing characters and situations. What was the inspiration for the setup to your story?

As a native of Los Angeles, I’m pretty tuned into the psyche of the place. Besides, I was always fascinated by the great French salons of the 19th Century and thought it would be fun to give them a Southern California twist. Satire was the attention, but I also got wrapped up in the story of the young pianist and his loves.

Your characters were all interesting and I enjoyed how they evolved throughout the story. What were some driving ideals behind your character’s development?

Michael’s character, like any other, developed through disappointment, heartbreak, triumph, and experience.

What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?

I’m always drawn to the place of the artist in each society, so that is certainly near the top. Also, the pretensions that come with wealth and sometimes fame. Also, the ups and downs of ambition.

What is the next book that you are working on and when will it be available?

The Anachronist has just been published.

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