Q. The most obvious question first, what does C.J. stand for?

A. My first and middle names.

Q. Ouch...next question...how does it feel to be constantly mistaken for the writer, C.J. Box?

A. Actually, I don’t mind. Yes...okay...the fact he is a man and I’m a woman is a blow to my ego. What upsets me more is he looks better in a cowboy hat than I do.

Q. Right. So, your popularity as a writer continues to grow, why do you think that is?

A. Probably due to the fact I tell everyone.

Q. I see. So, you don’t think being a Neil Diamond fan has anything to do with it?

A. I’d like to think not, but I’m sure enjoying Neil Diamond and knowing every word to the songs, ‘Cracklin’ Rosie’, ‘I am I said’, ‘Love on the Rocks’ “September Morn’ and ‘Cherry Cherry’, probably has put some people off.

Q. Well, I’m sure it would be worse if you were a Barry Manilow fan, right?

A. (Very long pause) I am a Barry Manilow fan. Did things just get worse?

Q. Yes, moving on. Your first novel is a dark thriller set in Manhattan?

A. Yes, my novel is tentatively titled, Return to God, and introduces NYPD Detective Megan Gallagher. It’s set in Manhattan and......

Q. Is your protagonist a Barry Manilow fan, too?

A. Not funny Q&A Man....anyhow...Courting Evil is a dark novel and involves a serial killer and --- Yes -- Detective Megan Gallagher is a Neil Diamond, Barry Manilow fan and occasionally listens to ABBA. Satisfied?

Q. Is it true you do all of your writing in longhand first then transfer it to the computer? And if so, why?

A. Yes, that is true. I’m a writer, I enjoy writing, as well as making work as difficult and time consuming as possible for myself.

Q. What do you enjoy most about the writing process?

A. The enormous amount of money and fame that has accompanied my creative outlet.

Q. But you’re not famous, and you’re not rich..are you confusing yourself with C.J. Box?

A. Damn...I keep doing that.