Featured Interview With Jeff Kerr
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born in St. Louis and still love that city’s gooey butter cake. Raised in Texas, I’ve lived in Austin for over 30 years. I spend as much time as I can on a slice of Texas Hill Country land in Blanco County. My wife of 45 years has stuck with me through thick and thin. We are the proud parents of two adult children. My dog Maggie is very cute, which is lucky for her given the pee stains I’ve had to scrub from the carpet. She lives for tummy rubs. I live for writing.
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I’ve always loved books. This came from my father, who once left my about-to-deliver mother in the car to run into the house for a book to take to the hospital. Twenty years ago my son grew tired of me regaling him about a bit of local history and said, “Dad, write a book.” So, I did. I’ve been writing ever since.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Over the years my reading interests have ranged quite a bit but lately I lean most toward mystery, thriller, and crime fiction. Favorite authors include Elmore Leonard, Michael Connelly, Craig Johnson, and Jeff Carson. In my writing, I strive to emulate Leonard’s lean prose, Connelly’s and Johnson’s character exploration, and Carson’s intricate plots.
Tell us a little about your latest book?
I got the idea for Murder Creek while contemplating some people’s distrust of banks. What would happen, I wondered, if a wealthy person kept all their money stashed in a secret place? And what would happen if that secret got out?
The result is a tale of secrets, betrayal, misguided motives, and murder set in the fictional Texas Hill Country town of Pinyon. It is up to stalwart Deputy Adam Cash to untangle the lies, catch the killer, and bring justice where he can. All while avoiding becoming the killer’s next victim.
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