The Countess and the Spatula follows a disheveled noblewoman who finds solace in baking after her husband’s death until her peaceful life of flour and philosophy is upended by a melodramatic opera singer. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?

The Spatula of Power came first. The characters of the countess; Claudio, the Man with the Black Mustache; and Isabella of Alberthane followed.

What inspired your characters’ interactions and backstories?

Once you know the characters, their interactions follow more or less logically.

I found this novel to be a cutting piece of satire. What is one thing that you hope readers take away from your novel?

I hope readers take away the desire to read the sequel and find out what happens to the countess next.

What is the next book that you are working on, and when can your fans expect it to be out?

The sequel to THE COUNTESS AND THE SPATULA is called NOBODY EXPECTS THE SPANISH INQUISITION. It’s about an inquisition that is also a soap opera.

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