SUITE: What time of day do you find you are most creative?
KRIS: LOL! That's a challenge I face daily. I'm a natural night person, but I choose to do more work during the day. Not only do I need evening time for teaching, I choose to spend some evenings with my husband. Over time I've made afternoons a pretty productive time. Now I'm trying to be one of those people who rolls out of bed, sips a little coffee and immediately begins to write. But I'm such a slow starter, I don't know if I'll ever manage it. Let's just say my creative time is a work in progress.
SUITE: I can’t believe it, another night person! I totally understand your struggles in this area. What sort of things do you do for fun?
KRIS: I'm so single-minded that my favorite outlet is reading mysteries! But I also like to cook, and I like some outdoor activities, such as hiking, swimming and skiing. I love to travel, too.
SUITE: Do you have a favorite author/authors?
KRIS: Oh, there are too many to name. Carolyn Hart and Marcia Muller have always been favorites, and lately I've been reading Peter Robinson. And of course, I love the works of Julie Herman and Jeff Marks, who tour with me as The RedHeaded League.
SUITE: I love those authors myself. A book or author that influenced you a lot? Personally or professionally?
KRIS: Dorothy Gilman's THE TIGHTROPE WALKER was a strong personal influence.
SUITE: Favorite mystery movie?
KRIS: THROW MAMA FROM THE TRAIN! I've probably watched it a hundred times. Is it any wonder I write humorous mysteries?
SUITE: Favorite mystery TV show> If you don't have a favorite mystery one, then some other type of TV show that is a favorite?
KRIS: My favorite TV show currently is The West Wing. And I have a real addiction going with the Food Channel.
SUITE: How do you feel about writing? And how does it feel when you are writing? Excited, frustrated, is it just business?
