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1. How did you come to write this series?
I’ve had the fortunate experience to work with extremely strong
and fascinating women during my career in telecommunications and
education. I thought it would be fun to celebrate their
strengths in the character of Susan Solari, and tell what I hope
is an interesting story. And I must admit, show a little of the
insecurities that, on the job, they hide so well. I also wanted
to highlight all the crap that women put up with from men. Face
it guys, most of the time, we’re no prize.
2. You’re a guy, yet you’re writing in the first
person as a gal. How hard is that?
Scared me to death, but I wanted to try it. I thought it was the
only way I could get across the message I wanted to deliver: In
the end, us guys don’t have a chance when up against a driven,
intelligent woman. It’s simply no contest. Many of the women
represented by Susan Solari helped me build the character. If
something’s not right, it’s my fault, not theirs.
3.
Aside from your thirty years in telecommunications, what’s
autobiographical about the novel?
My association with strong women. Let’s leave it at that.
4.
Susan seems really damaged by her relationships with men. She
pushes Dom Shapiro away. Do you see any romantic relationships
developing in the future?
Perhaps. But it won’t be easy, and I’m not sure how it’s going
to play out. As are all things with Susan, it’s going to be very
conflicted.
5.
Critics say you’re a feminist. Guilty as charged?
Yes, but not in the traditional use of the term. I just love
women. They’re so fascinating and complicated. And they have so
many stories. And most of them, even their closest friends don’t
know about.
6.
The novel is set in Dallas. Most of the country sees it as a
sterile city. How do you see it?
Below the surface, Dallas is a fascinating city. Big egos, big
deals. I grew up there, a middle class boy amidst the rich and
powerful of the Park Cities. Most of the stories of the Park
Cities would play well on the Soaps. And the majority of the
stories end well, at least financially. I love being from
Dallas.
7.
How do I find out when your
next book is out?
Check this web site at
www.susansolari.com. I’ll have a notice posted well in
advance. Right now a tentative date is fall 2006.
8.
How can I find out when and where you will be doing book
signings?
Once again, check this website at
www.susansolari.com. I’ll always have a
schedule posted on this site under
News, Tours & Book
Signings.
9.
Who are your favorite authors?
There are so many good ones. Among the bestsellers
Elizabeth George,
Patricia Cornwell,
Tami Hoag, and
James Lee Burke.
I also enjoy
Jim Fusilli and
David L. Lindsey.
Away from the mystery genera, I am a huge fan of
John Irving.
10.
Talk about Caesar.
Caesar
is a very
brave cat. The fact that he has only one eye doesn’t bother him
in the least. I know two one-eyed cats and they’re just like
Caesar. They just go on living their lives, overcoming their
handicap. I know a lot of people who could learn some things
from Caesar. |
