Getting to Know Ruth Mitchell

Please help me give a big Hoosblog welcome to Ruth Mitchell!

Ruth Mitchell is a novelist, champion party planner, and aspiring star baker. When she is not writing she can be found spending time with her family, which often includes hiking and exploring the natural beauty of Southern California.

Tell us about your book!

DELETED is an award-winning YA thriller

Three things happen when technophobe Lucy learns to mindhack:

Her brilliant crush becomes her boyfriend,
They solve small crimes together
She’s deleted from his memory — and everyone else’s.

Now the only person looking for the college freshman is a mysterious young hacker. If he finds her, he will wipe out her memories — or worse. But how do you hide from someone with eyes everywhere?

Buy Deleted!

Now for the fun stuff!

What’s your favorite genre?

Such a hard question. I read a lot of genres. I probably like YA fantasy more than Sci-Fi.

Do you read what you write?

Yes, but I read a lot more of other stuff.

What’s your favorite part about writing?

Revision. I love making a manuscript shine.

What’s the hardest part of writing for you?

Drafting. I mean the first chapter is fun but after that it is haaaard work.

What’s an activity unrelated to writing that you love?

Baking.

Who’s your biggest cheerleader?

My friend.

I’m so jealous of writers who love revisions. I’m working on TWO books right now and it’s torture.

Now I’d like to play a fun little game called This or That. As a writer, I find that a lot of interviews ask the same questions, so I always appreciate sharing something new about myself. I’m super excited about these questions—and I hope you enjoy them!

Introvert or extrovert? Introvert

Morning or night person? Morning

Coffee or tea? Tea

Sweet or salty? Sweet

Eternal summer or four seasons? Four seasons

Mountains or beach? I used to be a mountain person. But after living in San Diego for 17 years it’s become beach.

Dogs or cats? Cats

Over 5’5” or under? Over

Left or right-handed? Left

Hoodie or yoga pants? Hoodie

Left-handed hoodie wearers unite!

Ruth, thank you much for spending this time with me and my readers. I’ve enjoyed this so much! Readers, you can find Ruth at these links—and be sure to check out Deleted!

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