Shelly Meyer is the author of The Letter, Yours, Truly, Love, Always, Avalon Lost, Country on Fire, and Number One Fan. Her latest book, the mystery and crime novel Deadly Healer, follows Eden Ryan and Jared Gates, journalists at The Oregonian, as they investigate Dr. Charles Morgan, a suspicious physician at Cedar Hills Hospital who is believed to be giving patients lethal doses of medication. Shelly is a self-published author living in Colorado.
Tell me about your latest book and what inspired you to write/create it?
My latest book is titled “Deadly Healer.” To be honest, it came from my imagination back in 2005. I wanted to try my hand at mystery/crime since I had written a lot of short story romances.
Share your personal publishing story. Did you choose self or traditional? How did you go from book manuscript draft to finished book available for purchase?
I have tried to get traditionally published for years, but getting a literary agent is nearly impossible, so I’ve opted for self-publishing. I have been doing all the marketing myself through social media and press releases. I have a full-time job, so I write when I can, after work and on weekends. It’s sometimes hard to find the energy due to my health issues, but most days, I make myself write a little, so it takes time to finish a book. I’ve now finished three books.
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