Author Speed Date

The idea of speed dating is that you get 10 minutes to sit down with a prospective date and get to know them. In that spirit, we present Author Speed Date. A quick 10 minutes for you to get to know some of our clients. Today we'd like you to meet Rita Henuber.

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Name (the one you’re published under): Rita Henuber

Speed date Bio (one or two lines): Rita grew up on Florida’s east coast, married a Marine, and has lived and traveled many places.

Web Link: http://www.ritahenuber.com

Next Book, pub date: Under Fire, August 22, 2011

Agent: Jessica Faust

About Me

Real Name or Pseudonym: Rita Henuber

Currently Reading: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Next on Your Reading List: First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones

Facebook or Twitter (include account name): Rita Henuber

Three authors living or dead you would want to have dinner with: Only three? Lee Child. Linda Howard. Jenny Crusie.

Jet-setter or armchair traveler: Prefer Jet-setter. There are times when the armchair has to do. Heavy sigh.

Glass ½ full or ½ empty: ½ full

Tea or Coffee: Coffee

Live to write or Write to live: LIVE TO WRITE

About My Writing

When (time of day) I write: Early is best. Before checking email, the net, or blogging. Spurts in the afternoon and evening.

Writing soundtrack: Different for each book and scene. I spend time searching for the right music but it's worth it.

Character Inspirations: Characters are strictly from my mind. They spring up with all their flaws and strengths.

Plot Inspirations: News and world events.

Setting Inspirations: My characters tell me where they want to be. Funny, but it's generally someplace I've been.


Plotter (carefully plot books) or Pantser (write from the seat of my pants): Plottser. Some of each.