Sharon Buchbinder

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Sharon Buchbinder has been writing fiction since middle school and has the rejection slips to prove it. An RN, she provided health care delivery, became a researcher, association executive, and obtained a PhD in Public Health. When not teaching or writing, she can be found fishing, walking her dogs, or breaking bread and laughing with family and friends in Baltimore, MD and Punta Gorda, FL.

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  1. Hi Sharon,
    Do you ever listen to music when writing? If so, what are some of your favorite songs?

  2. You live a very busy life, it’s nice to see that you have an outlet for your stress. It is very inspiring.

  4. I find your bio fascinating; you have so many areas of interest and talent. When do you find time for yourself?

  9. Thank you for sharing. I enjoy learning more about you and your books.
    Thank you for all you do for us, I really appreciate it!

  10. Hi Sharon,
    What inspires you when writing? Do you have a favorite spot you like to be when coming up with ideas for a new story? When writing do you listen to music to help? if so, what kind of music do you listen to? Any certain beverages that you drink to help when writing?

  14. hi Merry Christmas First. now for the Question Do you think that you will release books in the BRMonthly Book Club?

  16. since you do write do teach others as well how they can write and become writers themselves

  17. Merry Christmas and here’s to a happy new year full of wonderful New books from all of you at bookrhytym

  18. Hi Sharon, thank you for the great stories you write for those of us in the reading public. I love your stories.

  22. Hi Sharon , I am excited to see you at the events. I have yet to read your books but I will soon.

    • Hi Sarah–I was addicted to Robin Cook when he was alive. I enjoy a good medical thriller, or thrillers with epidemics. My first medical thriller was MEDICAL DETECTIVES. Got me interested in biology and healthcare.

    • Hi Brandy–I’ve always been a story teller and I’ve been publishing short stories and textbooks for years. The switch to romance was a learning curve, but it has all come together!

    • Hi Lynne–Thanks for asking. Yes, absolutely. I use my nursing knowledge when I write about disease and healthcare settings. My description of a character in a coma in SOME OTHER CHILD came from years of ICU visits to draw blood, hang IVs (I was an IV therapist, now I’m in academia).

      • Hi Lynne–Thanks for asking. Yes, absolutely. I use my nursing knowledge when I write about disease and healthcare settings. My description of a character in a coma in SOME OTHER CHILD came from years of ICU visits to draw blood, hang IVs (I was an IV therapist, now I’m in academia).

  32. Hi Sharon.
    Thank you for taking part in the Book Rhythm Back to School Event. Looking forward to read your books!

    • Hi Carole–Is that a pug in your photo? We have a chubby puggy named Agent Frank (from Men in Black). They are all personality. The Haunting of Hotel LaBelle has a pug in it named Franny. 🙂

    • Hi Gina–Travel is pretty expensive for only book promotion, so I focus on my online presence for that. I do travel for business and pleasure, and when I do, I always bring swag like book marks. 🙂

    • Hi Suzanne–My books are a blend of family history, topics in the news, ghost stories, cross cultural phenomena, and science. I can find inspiration in the weirdest things. LOL!

  42. Hi Sharon! I have the Haunting of Hotel Labelle and I am hoping to read it soon – but I wondered where do you get your inspiration? You seem to have a lot of genres in your writing and that’s awesome!

    • Hi Erika–I hope you enjoy The Haunting of Hotel LaBelle. Book 2 in the Series, Legacy of Evil, will be out later this year. I’m interested in other cultures and in portraying women as kick ass heroines. When I find an opportunity to blend those two, I’m inspired. 🙂

  43. Do you like to travel? If so, where? And do you use the places that you go to in your stories?

  44. Hi Sharon! How do you come up with such interesting stories? What kind of research do you do? Do stories come to you in dreams or from your travels?

    • Hi Tanja–Inspiration comes from multiple sources. I love the paranormal and have had many psychic experiences. I’m also grounded in science, so I’m a bit like a mix of Fox and Mulder from X-Files. I want to believe, but I also need good documentation. 😉 As noted before, I research before, during, and after I complete a manuscript. I don’t like loose ends and I want to tie the book up in a bow for my readers. I have a large library of non-fiction books which I supplement with Intenet searches, YouTube videos, and scholarly articles on topics. Sometimes, my husband says, “When are you going to stop researching and WRITE the darn book??” I am a research junkie. 😉

      • Hello again, Tanja! Thanks for coming back! I do love travel, which is one of the reasons I’m late responding to people! LOL! Yes, I do use the places I visit in my books. Great question!

  45. How do you come up with such interesting stories? What kind of research do you do? Do stories come to you in dreams or from your travels?

    • Hi Tanja–Thanks for your comment. Sorry for the delay in responding! I am always asking the question, “What if?” What if a an inn goes up for auction? Who would attend? What is the history of the attendees? Who’s the hero, hero, and villain (I write suspense!). Once I have an interesting question, then I completed character sketches for my H/H/V. Then I’m able to create a character driven plot, one that is consistent with their personalities and histories. I research before, during, and after I complete a manuscript. I don’t like loose ends and I want to tie the book up in a bow for my readers. I have a large library of non-fiction books which I supplement with Intenet searches, YouTube videos, and scholarly articles on topics. Sometimes, my husband says, “When are you going to stop researching and WRITE the darn book??” I am a research junkie. 😉

  49. Sounds like she has fun in her down time. Walking dogs & fishing – oh how relaxing that must be.

  50. Hi Sharon! Your books sound interesting and like they’re a lot of fun. I look forward to getting a chance to read them.

  54. I would like to check out your books some day. Thank you for participating in BookRhythm’s party!!

  55. Looking forward to reading your books and thank you for being a part of events on BookRhythm. Happy Holidays to you.

  61. Can’t wait to read one of your books. Thank you for participating in BookRhythm Events. I appreciate the parties.

  65. I am so happy to have “met” you and I am looking forward to reading your work!! You have most definitely been added to the must read list I have going! 🙂 Happy holidays & thank you for being apart of this event!!

  69. Hi Sharon, You are a new author to me and I am looking forward to reading your books. Thank you.

  71. I discovered you and your books through participating in a release party. I have just finished Kiss of the Virgin Queen. I thoroughly enjoyed it:) and anticipating my next read.

  72. Thanks for being part of the Howl-o-ween Booooktacular! I am getting more familiar with you . . . a good thing!

  74. Looking forward to reading your books!
    Not sure if I missed this question, but do you have anything new in the works?

  76. Ms. Buchbinder I enjoy your shifter stories and am hoping to win one on the Howloween booktacular even on facebook. I am financially challenged so buying books comes low on the bill paying. I’ll find you on facebook and stalk you so that if a book goes on sale and I have the monies I know I’ll be buying one.

  78. wow, from health care books to novels – that must have been a brave step! I’ve not had the pleasure to read your books yet but something to look forward to 🙂

  79. You have a lot of hobbies in your life! I am glad that you kept trying to get something published even if you were turned down lots first!

  87. Hi Sharon.
    Thank you for taking part in the Book Rhythm Back to School Event. I wish you much luck in your future writings.

  89. Thank you for being a part of the BookRhythm giveaways! I haven’t read your work yet. But, I plan to soon.

  90. Thanks for branching out into romance! (I’ve not read one of your textbooks though, which I realize benefitted and could only have been written with your professional background.) And, I’m sure that background complemented your romance novels. Thank you.

  91. Your books sound so fun and imaginative. Would love to get the chance to read. Thank you for being a part of the BookRhythm event.

  93. Such an incredible life to tell! Thanks for sharing with us and I look forward to your work.

  94. You’ve lived a very industrious life! And, I’m amazed you started writing sooo young! Congratulations on being successful and bringing pleasure to the minds of fans.

  95. Thank you to all the authors who continue to support the BEllenook Rythm online parties

  96. Kiss of the Silver Wolf and Kiss of the Virgin Queen sound like two really fun, interesting stories to read.

  98. You are a new author to me and I am looking forward to getting to know your work!

  99. Kiss of the Virgin Queen is on my tbr list! Is Kiss of the Silver Wolf the second book in the series?

    • Hi Danielle–
      I’m sorry I missed this post back in October. I have not done any signings in Houston, although I was in Austin last year. My next book signing will be at Brook Hollow Winery in Columbia, N.J. Wine and books, what’s not to love?!