Sting, Justin Timberlake, , Sinatra, The Commodores, Bette Midler, Pretty much any torch song ever written, show tunes, Andrea Botticelli
Television
Law and Order, Law and Order Criminal Intent, Sleuth Channel (all the oldies but goodies), Second City TV reruns, The Gilmore Girls, Extreme Home Makeover
Books
Any Stephanie Plum book, Any Lisa Scottoline offering, Gone With the Wind, Nancy Drew Mysteries
Heroes
Perry Mason, Rhett Butler, Judge Judy, Kyle McKinley Pollero
The pertinent stuff is all in my ‘official bio’ but it doesn’t quite capture reality. USA Today bestselling author is great, but those near and dear to me would probably tell you that Supreme Geek is a better moniker. I’m a total dork at heart, quite content to read technical manuals and watch foreign films.
I’ve always been a dork. My dorkdom began early on and I’ll take the easy route and blame it on my father. He loved language and enjoyed pop quizzes at the dinner table on obscure words and phraseology. The result of that turned me into the fountain of useless information that I am. I learn and store stuff that would – arguably - only be relevant during a taping of Final Jeopardy.
On my favorite things . . .
I am, however, a self-indulgent geek. Regular pampering is part and parcel of my existence. I’d probably go without food to cover the cost of a mani-pedi and there’s nothing better than a hot stone massage.
One thing I’m not is a shopper. Well, not a brick and mortar shopper, unless we’re talking office Depot or a bookstore (feeling my inner geek right now?), then I’m all over that. I come from a long line of shoppers. My family can build an entire day around a trip to the mall. My husband is a shopper. He even enjoys grocery shopping. Me? I’d rather remove my own spleen with an oyster fork than shop.
On my secret fear . . .
I’m terrified of failure. Writing, making decisions, disappointing the people I care about – pick one and I can obsess to the point of needing serious medication. Again, I’ll take the low road and blame some of it on my parents. They had high standards and higher expectations. The downside to that was defining anything shy of perfection as failure. However, the upside was and is appreciating the value of doing anything to the best of my ability. Except for sports or any activity remotely requiring breaking a sweat. For example, take running. I’ll never understand jogging. The wheel was an important evolutionary development. It’s our duty to use it. Why run when you can drive?
On my secret talent . . .
Humor. It is a sustaining and driving force in my life. Anything is fair game. I am totally comfortable mocking myself and owning anything silly or stupid I do or say. Of course the problem with that is making sure I police my own thoughts since not everyone shares my irreverent take on life. That said, it’s hard to have a bad day when you’re laughing.
On what’s next . . .
Definitely more Finley. Maybe something dark – I’ve got a few ideas flitting around in my head. Maybe something else. I only know 2 things for sure – I won’t be writing anything paranormal nor will I wander down the erotic road. I don’t have the skills to tackle either of those sub-genres. Okay, 3 things. I won’t write for kids either, again, not something I can do so I’ll leave those stories to the deep well of talented people whose voices are suited to those areas.
Meet Finley Anderson Tanner. F.A.T. to her enemies. Bargain hunter and underachiever extraordinaire. Now, for a woman whose biggest ambition was takeout Moo Shu at exactly 5:01, life is taking some exciting, unpredictable, and decidedly dangerous turns. But someone doesn’t like Finley’s new work ethic. And if this paralegal wants to bring home the real goods, she’ll have to keep from becoming a killer’s total knock off…
Quotes:
“Rhonda will take you on a fun, fanciful and fascinating journey. If you’re looking for romance and intrigue with an interesting twist, you won’t want to miss her.”
– NYT bestselling author Nora Roberts
“Rhonda Pollero is an amazing talent. Murder has never been this much fun!”
– NYT bestselling author Cherry Adair
“Rhonda Pollero's humor and compelling mystery will keep you turning pages.”
—New York Times Bestselling Author Tess Gerritsen
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—Janet Evanovich
Just dropped by to say hi. Hope you're having a good week. Happy July!
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Hello and thanks for the add. I have to go and get your newest book! I must say Fat Chance has such a cool cover, can't wait to hear more about it. Hope you will consider me to review it :) Take Care!
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Hey, Rhonda, I'm behind in my reading and just finished KNOCK OFF (Yeah, way behind in my reading). Now I have to read KNOCK 'EM DEAD ASAP! Finley is such fun. Good job.
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Hey Rhonda. Mega congrats on the new release of Knock em' Dead! I've read some of the reviews on Knock off, and frankly, I can't wait to grab my copy of not only that, but now Knock em' Dead as well:) Really...Congrats, my friend:)
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