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I have dozens of research books on my shelves. Since I write paranormals, the majority of my books deal with vampires and werewolves, myths and legends. I also have a great deal of suspense in some of my stories--so for those tales, I pull out my police procedural books and my crime scene analysis guides. Very helpful stuff.

I think readers expect well-researched books--and they can tell when an author doesn't know what he or she is really talking about in a story. There are so many "true-life" shows on television now--everything from an insider's guide to prison to a show with a medical examiner who walks you through an autopsy. Information is everywhere these days--and a good writer soaks up as much of this precious info as possible.

But what about you? Do you love the research process? Or is it a necessary evil?

Cynthia Eden
www.cynthiaeden.com
HOTTER AFTER MIDNIGHT--Available now from Kensington Brava
WHEN HE WAS BAD--Available May 27, 2008 from Kensington Brava