Cozy Chicks’ Quickfire Q & A
Getting to know…Sharon Short
Computer or longhand?
Longhand for brainstorming; computer for writing.
Favorite season of the year?
Fall. Love the leaves and crisp air and apple cider!
Coffee or tea?
Coffee in a.m.; sweet tea at dinner. (Ask me for my recipe!)
Favorite beauty product?
Neutrogena facial products; Burt’s Bees for lips; plain old Vaseline for elbows and cuticles!
Day planner or palm pilot?
Day planner.
Favorite bookmark?
Currently… a Cadbury Dark Chocolate Bar wrapper. (Really.)
Carnivore or vegetarian?
Carnivore, with veggies on side.
Favorite guilty pleasure?
Sushi for lunch and movie in middle of day to celebrate a major milestone (e.g., finishing a novel.)
Hardcover or paperback?
Published in paperback; will read either.
Favorite fictional character?
Right now, any Elinor Lipman heroine.
Pencil or pen?
Pen for journaling; pencil for brainstorming; and PURPLE pencil for copy-editing!
Favorite cocktail?
Bourbon & water.
Fireplace or bonfire?
Fireplace.
Favorite movie of all time?
Chariots of Fire.
Writing from home or writing in a cozy café?
Usually from home… although about once a week I like to go to my favorite coffee shop and write there. ![]()
Sharon Short is the author of the humorous Josie Toadfern Stainbusting Mystery Series. Her latest release, Murder Unfolds, is available at your favorite bookseller!


