Women Over Fifty—Your Very Own Star of Suspense!
If you’re a woman over fifty, you’re well aware of the work of my most recent guest on Feisty Side of Fifty Radio. This author has been keeping us well-entertained, educated, and turning pages as fast as we can for more than twenty years. In fact, Patricia Cornwell is the world’s #1 best selling crime writer; her books are international bestsellers and have been translated into 36 different languages.
Cornwell’s latest book, The Scarpetta Factor, has her heroine, Kay Scarpetta, living and working as a medical examiner in New York City. As always, she’s got a baffling case to solve and there are plenty of exciting and unexpected twists and turns that would likely overwhelm your average detective. But not our Kay! Not only is her mind razor sharp and her instincts right on, she’s also developing and deepening as a woman of maturity.
I asked Patricia, a baby boomer herself, how she sees Kay evolving over the years. She told me that Kay fits right in with our demographic and is growing much like the rest of us. She’s becoming more introspective, more analytical, and more conscious of how her past decisions are affecting her present realities. She seeks to understand and connect, and find the lessons behind her challenges.
When you read The Scarpetta Factor, you’ll be mesmerized by the plotline, the amazing breadth of factual information Cornwell shares, and the references to the changes all of us boomers are experiencing. Kay is like us even in subtle ways—facing a world that seems to be changing more rapidly than ever, she (like me) is decidedly not a fan of text messaging!
So take ten minutes and listen to this fascinating, world-renowned author speak of her personal experience, some of her own self-doubts and questioning, and how she relates to her famous heroine. She gives amazing background on her research for the book and her success at gaining access into the internal workings of the NYPD—an insider’s viewpoint you won’t want to miss.
Then give yourself the gift of this amazing read: it’s a big book with a big story and it will keep you on the edge of your seat until the end. (One of Cornwell’s many fans wrote she stayed home from work just to finish the book.) For sure, as a boomer woman who can relate to this fabulous and feisty heroine, you won’t be able to put The Scarpetta Factor down. In fact, you may find yourself calling in sick to work, too!
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October 27th, 2009 at 10:11 am
What a terrific interview, Eileen. Well done! I’d not ever read any of her books, but it looks like I will be soon!
October 24th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
I’m not familiar with Patricia Cornwell’s writing, but must admit I am intrigued by the plot of this story. May have to check it out.
October 24th, 2009 at 10:34 am
For some reason I always thought Patricia Cornwell was from NC. I remember reading her book, The Body Farm, and always wanted to interview her but never got around to it. Now I see I have an “inside connection.” I’ll be sure to check out the interview.
October 24th, 2009 at 8:39 am
Yes,this woman over 50, talking about myself, is trying to reinvent herself. I am perhaps becoming more introspective but also learning to not fear challenges. Still don’t like drama driving and keenly aware of my need to be more prayerful.
October 24th, 2009 at 8:36 am
Kudos to you, Eileen, for interviewing someone of Patricia Cornwell’s stature! I have been reading her books since the beginning and have seen how her character, Kay Scarpetta, has evolved over the years both in terms of her professional life and her personal/inner world. I just bought her latest book The Scarpetta Factor and started reading it last night. I’m heading over now to listen to your interview….
Evelyn