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Welcome back cats. I've had the distinct privilege of chatting with author Linda Sands. Sands is a tornado of energy and one hell of a writer. Here's how it all went down... JB: Thanks so much for cruising by the blog. I had the pleasure of meeting you last year at the Bouchercon conference in Dallas. And when I say pleasure I mean that we had drinks and you are as haywire as I am...only funnier. Sands: Yeah we did shake that gathering up a bit, didn't we? If you ever need someone to drink your bourbon, stage a fake accident or direct a modeling shoot with a monster truck, I'm your girl. JB: Haha I thought I looked good in front of that bad-boy truck. But anyway...question: when did the writing bug grab you? And being a woman with a ton of horsepower how do you manage to sit still long enough to write books? Sands:I never thought of writing as career. It's just part of who I am—a born storyteller. No matter what job was brining in the money, I was still sp

Hola cats! I haven't posted in awhile and for that, big apologies to you all. Without further nonsense here's the second half to the interview with:  That Jonny Brown . JB: Let's say you have a girl sliding by the crib or say, your girlfriend. What is your go-to meal that you'll cook for her? TJB: Stuffed peppers are my go-to dish. Especially with this health kick that's popular, that dish totally makes me look like I know what I'm doing. JB: How do you begin writing a song? Do you start with a beat? A melody? A feeling or emotion? What gets you going? TJB: Usually I start with a concept. Through experiences I have every day I'm constantly writing down ideas on my phone. Something like, "Tempo. Can you catch my tempo? Love song about getting on the same page with someone." I leave that there until I make a beat that makes me feel that way and I'll sit there and write the rest of it coming up with the melodies and rap cadences. JB: