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I\\u2019m so excited to interview\\xa0Sara Paretsky, author of 20 books, including the renowned V.I. Warshawski novels. In 1982 she introduced the world to \\xa0private eye V.I. Warshawski in her book\\xa0Indemnity Only. V.I. \\u2013 tough, credible, street-smart, and feminine \\u2013 challenged the stereotypes of women in fiction as victims or vamps and Paretsky made it possible for a new generation of crime writers to thrive.

In,\\xa0Brush Back, \\xa0the latest book in this series, V.I. must uncover the truth about a crime that hits very close to home, and forces her to take a good look into her family\\u2019s past. As V.I. digs for clues and tries to piece the story together, she must put her life\\u2014and career\\u2014on the line until she can finally discover what happened on a fateful night many those years ago. It could be the biggest case of her career\\u2014if V.I. manages to survive.

Sara Paretsky was named 2011 Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America and is also the recipient of the Cartier Diamond Dagger Award given by the British Crime Writers\\u2019 Association. Paretsky is currently president of the Mystery Writers of America. \\xa0She lives in Chicago.

Listen in as Sara and I discuss:

• Creating a unique and strong protagonist.
• The mystery writing scene and how it\\u2019s changed now.
• Setting as character in writing.
• Personal limits to detail in topics such as sex and violence in writing.
• Plus, Sara\'s #1 tip for writers!

For more info and show notes:\\xa0DIYMFA.com/054