This book is set against a futuristic backdrop in which virtual reality is both prevalent and perilous.
Like walking through crunchy leaves on a crisp fall afternoon. As wonderful as it is to have two- and three-book contracts and as satisfying as it is to deliver manuscripts on time, being free to write novels on spec-stories that have no guaranteed home, yet-is unquestionably more exhilarating. What was I thinking, right? She was an amateur-sleuth chef! It wasn’t until the editors suggested the title, State of the Onion, that everything clicked for me.īut, THANK YOU for asking about the greatest liberty! I am in an incredibly happy writing place right now. I simply expected that a White House-based book would involve loads of action and violence. Don’t get me wrong-cozy mysteries are wonderful. When Marty Greenberg approached me about the White House Chef mystery opportunity, I expected to craft tales that were more Jack Ryan than Jessica Fletcher. As do classics films, such as E.T., Cocoon, and even Batman.īelieve it or not, I never set out to write cozy mysteries. Robb’s In Death series all contain a measure of SF. I’ve been doing my best to remind these readers that books such as Outlander, Flowers for Algernon, and those in J.D. While most cozy mystery fans are voracious book lovers who read across many genres, there is a small (though vocal) contingent that won’t touch anything that features even a hint of science fiction.
The greatest challenge, without a doubt, is convincing readers to take a chance on a story that may be altogether different from what they’re used to reading. What have you found to be the greatest challenge in making this transition-and, conversely, the greatest liberty? Virtual Sabotage marks a departure from cozies to thriller. She also offers a teaser as to what readers can expect next. Recently, the author generously shared her thoughts on the complexities of transitioning genres, incorporating technological advancements into narrative, crafting a dynamic protagonist, breaking into the publishing industry (and rebranding), and applying her business background to everyday life. A Chicago native and graduate of Loyola University, Hyzy lives in the Chicagoland area with her husband. Her new novel, Virtual Sabotage (available October 23, 2018), is standalone techno-thriller that marks a bold new creative direction. These include the White House Chef mystery series, the Manor of Murder mystery series, and the Alex St. Julie Hyzy is a New York Times bestselling and Anthony Award-winning author best known for writing cozy mysteries.
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