There’s a lot of paranormal activity going on. And I’m not just talking about at the movie theater! DEADLY LITTLE LIES, the second book in the chilling Touch series, is out now. So, this being my inaugural Girlfriends Cyber Circuit post, how excited am I to introduce you to the series’ author Laurie Stolarz? Very muy beaucoup! 

Laurie had us at the edge of our seats with DEADLY LITTLE SECRET, which introduced readers to 16-year-old Camelia and Ben, the dangerously mysterious cutie with the psychic touch. In DEADLY LITTLE LIES, just as Camelia convinces herself to let go and move on, Ben returns to town. Add Adam (her new love interest) to the mix, and the web of lies just get stronger.
Not familiar with the Touch series? Check out this awesome trailer for DEADLY LITTLE SECRET, made by film students at the University of Texas:

For the past few years, Laurie’s been busy building her popular BLUE IS FOR NIGHTMARES empire and weaving awesome supernatural tales like PROJECT 17. Still, she briefly allowed herself to get (happily?) distracted by my line of questioning. Read on for tidbits about Laurie’s writing process and writerly personality:

DR: What’s your favorite stage of your work process: researching, writing or editing? Why? 
LS: I really love the revision process.  I love reworking, reconsidering, making things tighter, better, and adding more twists.
DR: How do you get over a major bout of writer’s block? 
LS: I get away from the computer, grab a notebook and pen, and start taking notes on my book.  I’ll jot down what I know about the story, where I want things to go, what my character needs to learn, what the obstacles are, etc., etc. I also find it really helpful to talk through my block.  I’ll grab a friend and tell them about my story and where I’m stuck.  I don’t even necessarily need them to say anything, but I just find talking through the glitch usually helps me figure out what needs to happen.  
DR: What’s the craziest or coolest thing you’ve done in the name of research? 
LS: I had to figure out how to break into an abandoned haunted asylum in the middle of the night.  I did this for my research on PROJECT 17.  I connected with a group of urban explorers, and became so spooked by my research, I wasn’t able to sleep at night.  DLL_cvr (1)
DR: Think back to your sophomore year in high school. What were you like at age 15? 
LS: I think most would say I was pretty quiet – an observer – and I’d agree.  But, then again, I was a cheerleader.  (Don’t laugh.  It was militant – more like boot camp.).  I was hard working – like now – with big dreams and an even bigger imagination. 
DR: In PERFECT SHOT, London steps out of her sporty comfort zone to participate in a modeling contest. When was the last time you ventured far out of your comfort zone? 
LS: Just last week, I took the kids hiking through the woods.  I’m not a woodsy kind of girl, so this was a bit of a stretch for me, but they loved it and so I did too.
DR: What’s your favorite spot to cozy up with a book? 
LS: In my living room in front of the fire.
DR: These days, everyone and their pet pooch is a multi-hyphenate (or, as gory as it sounds, a “multi-slasher,” i.e. actor/fashion designer/stand-up comedienne). What talents or professional titles would you include your multi-hyphenate profile (starting with “author”)?
LS: Author/taxi-driver/chef/housekeeper/teacher/Lego-building assistant

And don’t forget to add “Giveaway Goddess” to that list. The latest prize: A character in Laurie’s next book DEADLY LITTLE GAME can be named after you! Check out the cool contest rules to enter before December 31st.

Laurie’s on a blog tour all week, so be sure to stop by all the GCC author blogs (see my links column) for more exclusive details about her and her books.

Thanks, Laurie, and continued success to you!