by Mary Monroe
Q: What do you need to create the perfect writing environment?
A: In addition to a reliable computer, I need complete solitude, quick access to Google, some snacks, and my daily notes.
Q: Describe the main character of Mrs. Wiggins in 5 words.
A: Christian, likeable, desperate, compassionate, homicidal.
Q: Name 3 things that inspired Mrs. Wiggins.
A: My connection to small southern towns, firsthand experiences, and what readers want from me.
Q: What astrological sign is Maggie Wiggins?
A: Capricorn.
Q: You’re at a local coffee shop. What’s your go-to drink order?
A: A large regular coffee, no sugar and only a few drops of Half and Half.
Q: What are you currently reading?
A: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. I love books set in the South, no matter what time period. I’m really enjoying it and I plan to see the movie soon.
Q: If you could switch places with any character in Mrs. Wiggins, who would it be?
A: Maggie’s benevolent employer, Mrs. Dowler. She is very rich, independent, generous, and the most well-respected white woman in town.
Q: What’s your favorite recipe in Mrs. Wiggins?
A: Maggie’s scrumptious pig ears.
Q: If you could grab dinner with any character from Mrs. Wiggins, who would it be?
A: Randolph Webb, the unsuspecting man Maggie dupes into getting her pregnant. He is the most charming man in the book.
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