They Know When the Killer Will Strike follows a film crew that finds themselves hunted by a deadly presence, forcing the cast and crew to unravel the mystery before the final cut becomes their last. What inspired you to meld the worlds of Hollywood film-making and serial killer mysteries?

I’ve made or worked on a number of low-budget horror films, so having an unknown killer stalking members of a movie cast and crew seemed a natural extension of my experience (not to mention a fun scenario.)

The character Leo’s supernatural ability adds a unique twist to the narrative. How did you come up with this particular gift, and how do you see it shaping Leo’s journey across the series?

The saying, “The eyes are the windows to the soul” always intrigued me, so I began to imagine someone who had the ability to look into the eyes of another and “see” how and when that person will die. It’s a plot device that could go in many directions, but I chose to give this gift to a decent, extremely shy teen boy who hates looking into other’s eyes anyway. Leo has overcome some of his shyness since Book One, but given his discomfort with seeing people die, I don’t foresee him looking into the eyes of strangers unless it’s by accident. I picture him continuing to use the power to help people in his life who may want his help.

Throughout the book, you sprinkled tantalizing clues. How do you strike a balance between giving enough hints to keep readers engaged while not revealing too much too soon?

I read a fair number of mysteries, and it’s necessary to sprinkle clues and red herrings throughout such books to keep reader engagement. I think the trick is balancing out those moments with engaging character development, and I hope I succeeded in both arenas with this book.

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

I have another Film Milieu Thriller story percolating, but I’m currently working on a sequel to my superhero-without-powers novel, Like A Hero, taking my main character and his blended family into thrilling new adventures.

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