Feisty Lawyers Book 1
Author Interview:
- What do you do when a new idea jumps out at you while you’re still working on a book? Do you chase the squirrel (aka “UP syndrome”) or do you finish your current project first?
I will stop and make notes, then continue on with whatever I am working on. Writing does require a certain level of discipline. It is important to stay focused.
- Who is your favorite character to write, and why is that person your favorite? If picking a favorite character would be like picking a favorite child, which character seems to be the most demanding or your attention and detail as a writer?
When writing the Kinky Briefs series, there were certain couples I fell in love with: The Sheikh and his American lawyer wife who sue terrorists on behalf of their victims, the police chief (with a fondness for handcuffs) and his criminal defense attorney wife who seek to right wrongs, and the covert agent and his law professor wife, who are smart, funny, and incredibly hot! Each of these couples have wonderful relationships and incredible lives. And each and every one of them is dedicated to preserving justice. I wanted their stories to continue, so I created the “Feisty Lawyers” series. “Snatching Dianna” is the first book in that series.
- Describe your writing process. Do you outline, plot and plan, or is your writing more organic?
It pretty much comes together spontaneously. Usually, my stories are triggered by a series of events: a news story, a conversation, an intriguing fact, a past experience, and/or a dream. The “what if’s” eventually lead me to the story.
- Describe the [book/series] in 10 words or less for people who are just learning about it.
The Feisty Lawyers series is about smart, courageous lawyers who play to win.
- Is there anything you would like people to take away from your book?
My book ends with this statement: Experts say that more than 3,000 people around the world are sold, kidnapped, or forced into slavery each day, many of them children. Even in the United States, men, woman, and children are snatched off the streets for the purpose of human slavery. Slave traffickers do not discriminate by race, gender, religion, education, or socio-economic status. Victims of slave trafficking come from all walks of life, as do those who traffic in humans. It is a crime of international proportions and one that requires committed international cooperation. I think that says it all.
- Share some advice for aspiring authors. What advice would you give to your younger self?
Just do it. So many people tell me they are carrying around a great book in their head, yet do nothing about it. If you have a story to tell, the first step is getting it down on paper!
- What do you like to do when you’re not writing?
Because I not only write romance, but also ghostwrite non-fiction for others, it is rare that I am not writing. So when I have any free time, I pretty much seize the day and go wherever the day takes me. Sometimes that involves curling up in front of the fireplace and reading, baking a luscious dessert, trying a new restaurant, seeing a new musical or movie, or going to a hockey game. Other times I pack a bag, hop in the car or on a plane, and head out for a weekend adventure.
About Snatching Dianna:
The hours are counting down as investigators try to prove that Dianna Murphy has been snatched. Unfortunately, without witnesses and solid evidence, all the police really know is that she is missing.
Excerpt:
Seelie Kay is a nom de plume for a writer, editor, and author with more than 30 years of experience in law, journalism, marketing, and public relations. When she writes about love and lust in the legal world, something kinky is bound to happen! In possession of a wicked pen and an overly inquisitive mind, Ms. Kay is the author of multiple works of fiction, including the Kinky Briefs series, The Garage Dweller, A Touchdown to Remember, and The President’s Wife. 
Thanks so much for the interview and for hosting “Snatching Dianna” today! The next book in the Feisty Lawyer series, “Infamy,” will be released on January 4!