What was your life like
before your author started pulling your strings?
Being a police officer is the most important thing
in my life. I lost my first wife because she wanted me to give up my
job—something I don’t ever want to do.
What’s the
one trait you like most about yourself?
I never give up. When I’m trying to find the bad guy,
I’ll do whatever it takes to track him or her down.
What do you
like least about yourself?
Lately, I’ve allowed family problems to distract me.
But I’m not convinced that’s such a bad thing.
What is the
strangest thing your author has had you do or had happen to you?
In this book, it has to do with what I mentioned
about a family matter distracting me. Never before while in the midst of a
murder investigation, have I let something happening in my family take my mind
off an investigation. However, in this case, I believe it was justified.
Do you
argue with your author? If so, what do you argue about?
I wouldn’t call it arguing, but I do let her know
what I will and won’t do. After all, I’ve dedicated my life to protecting the
citizens of Rocky Bluff, and I’m not going to let her forget that.
What is your
greatest fear?
Losing one of my family members and not being the
best husband and dad possible.
What makes
you happy?
#1 has always been solving a case. However, with what
happened recently, I have to say knowing my family is safe.
If you
could rewrite a part of your story, what would it be? Why?
Years ago, when I first started out, I would have
liked to been able to save my best friend from dying.
Of the other characters in
your book, which one bugs you the most? Why?
In the past, I would have said Officer Gordon
Butler. He was such a dufus at times. However, he’s matured, and a lot of the
credit goes to his wife Lizette. In this particular book, a change in my
daughter Beth bugs me the most.
Of the other characters in
your book, which one would you love to trade places with? Why?
No one at the moment. In most ways, life is good. I
love my family and my job.
Tell us a little something
about your author. Where can readers find her website/blog?
Marilyn writers this series as F. M. Meredith. She
once lived in a beach town much like Rocky Bluff. She has relatives and friends
in law enforcement. She’s a member of MWA, three chapters of Sisters in Crime
and serves on the PSWA Board. The number of books she’s published is pushing
40. You can find more about her at her website and blog.
This is the final blog stop on Marilyn’s tour for Tangled
Webs. She hopes you enjoyed following along.
What's next for you?
I plan on continuing my career in law enforcement.
I can’t imagine doing anything else. My family and I have no plans to leave
Rocky Bluff. When the next murder comes along, I’ll do my best to find out who
did it. With two children in my home, one a teen, I can’t even guess what might
happen next. Whatever comes along, I’ll take care of it the best I know how.
Too many people are telling lies: The
husband of the murder victim and his secretary, the victim’s boss and
co-workers in the day care center, her stalker, and Detective Milligan’s
daughter.
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Thank you so much for hosting this interview today. I hope people enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure they will, Marilyn. It's always a pleasure to have you join us.
ReplyDeleteVery nice, Marilyn.
ReplyDeleteVery nice hearing directly from Detective Milligan! "The Rocky Bluff gang," as I call them are a very enjoyable and comfortable set of characters I like visiting with. I have Tangled Webs, but waiting for the perfect day to curl up and read their latest adventure.
ReplyDeleteGreat tour.
Great interview....Detective Mulligan really respects you. Loved it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique idea doing an interview with your character. It really brings him to life and shows that these creations are more "flesh and blood" than we realize.
ReplyDeleteI read the book and loved it, and I love learning how Milligan feels about life and his job. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI was gone all morning and how fun to come back to all these comments. Thank you, Jim, for stopping by--hope to see you at the next PSWA Conference.
ReplyDeleteMadeline, I had fun answering the questions for Doug.
And thank you, Ela, for stopping by. To me Milligan is very real.
Since Anonymous told me who he was, I want to say I had fun doing this for Detective Milligan.
And Marja, thanks for leaving such a nice comment, I appreciate it.