Leanne Kale Sparks On The 5 Things You Need to Know to Become a Great Author

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As a part of my interview series on the five things you need to know to become a great author, I had the pleasure of interviewing Leanne Kale Sparks. After a brief career in criminal law, Leanne Kale Sparks is returning to her first love — writing about murder and mayhem. The backdrop of this story is the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, the playground of her youth, and the place which will always be home. When not writing, she and her husband spend time reading, mountain biking, and spoiling their German Shepherd, Zoe. And drinking wine. Over the years, Leanne has lived in multiple locations and now resides in Fort Worth, TX.

Can you share a story about what brought you to this particular career path?

I have always wanted to write mysteries and thrillers, but I decided to write romance (under a pen name) so I could learn the business. After struggling with trying to be an indie author writing stories I was not…