Interview with Ron Vincent, Author of Shake

What can you tell us about your new release, Shake? Shake is a thriller that involves a young couple finding their way through murder, assassins, and a quest to solve a riddle. What or who inspired you to become an author? Why become an author? It is a compulsion in part inspired by the storytelling tradition in my family. What’s on your top 5 list for the best books you’ve ever read? The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly The Stand by Stephen King A Place To Stand by Jimmy Baca The Lord of the Rings by Tolkien Woven Stone by Simon Ortiz

Say you’re the host of a literary talk show. Who would be your first guest?

Michael Connelly What’s your favorite thing about writing? Favorite thing about writing: the moment I finish the outline for a novel. What is a typical day like for you? A typical day starts with a seven-mile walk then four to six hours writing. What scene in Shake was your favorite to write? The favorite scene is a tie between Tio Ernesto’s arrest at the Huntington Museum and the moment of discovery by Antonio and Marie in Tio Ernesto’s home in East LA. Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by? My motto as a writer is “ Tell the emotional truth.”

Ron Vincent is the author of the new book Shake. Connect with Ron Author Page Facebook Buy The Book