James: I’ve never seen a ghost, and the thought of it terrifies me. Leslie Lindsay: Have you ever had any personal connections to ghosts? I started with the idea of the heroine being assigned to assist an eccentric ghost hunter by her temp agency, and the story grew from there. There were psychical research societies, though they were considered eccentric and not taken seriously. People were as fascinated by ghosts in the 1920’s as they are today. The idea for MADDY CLARE wasn’t based on any specific historical fact. Understand ghosts and ghost hunting in the 1920s? What kind of research did you do to fully But not just anyone can pull off a ghost story without it appearing contrived. I must admit to just now reading your 2012 debut, THE HAUNTING OF MADDY CLARE and I love it! It’s dark, it’s gritty, and it definitely makes me think. Leslie Lindsay: Simone, thanks so very much for being with us today. Toss in a little love and a great setting-the lost era of the 1920s-and you’re in for a very compelling read. She writes gothic ghost stories that will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end. I am super-excited to share a new-to-me author, award-winning Simone St.
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