Lolli Powell

Biography

I write cozy mysteries and romances as Lolli Powell, as well as grittier mysteries and thrillers as Laurel Heidtman. I live with my husband, three dogs and two cats on private land surrounded by Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky. Over the years, I've paid the bills by being a dancer, a bartender, a police officer, a registered nurse and a technical writer. I draw on that life experience and my two English degrees to create stories that I enjoy writing and hope readers will enjoy reading.

Fun Facts

Hobbies

Reading, of course! What else? :-) I also enjoy exercising and watching TV with my cats in my lap and one of my dogs at my side.

Most Exotic Place Visited

That would have to be Venezuela.

Your Dream Car

I don't think I've ever had a dream car. For me, cars are simply a way to get from Point A to Point B, preferably in reasonable comfort. We have a Subaru Forester now, and I do like that--especially the heated seats in the winter!

Mountains or Beach? Why?

How about a third choice--the forest. I am crazy about trees.

Pet Peeve

Servers who interrupt you in the middle of conversation with your fellow diner to ask if you need anything else or if everything is okay. Grrr...

Number of Published Books

Seven as Lolli Powell. Four as Laurel Heidtman, plus a fifth book which is a bundle of the three mysteries in the Eden series.

Do You Listen to Music While Writing? What Kind?

I only listen to music when I need to drown out other noises (such as my husband turning on the TV). When I listen, it's usually oldies (sixties and seventies).

Favorite Character You Created

I'd have to say my favorite is Erica "Ricki" Fontaine from my Top Shelf series.

Where Do You Live?

I'm incredibly lucky to live on private land inside Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky. The view from any of my windows is beautiful--trees, lake, and sometimes wildlife.

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