Q: Let me start with asking you to tell us a little bit about yourself.

A: Thanks for inviting me to The Suspense Zone, Susan. I’m thrilled to be with you and your blog readers. First off, let me clear up the mystery of my last name. Folks always wonder about the pronunciation so I came up with a short rhyme: Think of JUICE and TEA to remember me! JUICE + TEA = GIUSTI.

I’m an Army brat, Army wife, and before

Q: How long have you been writing and what other careers or jobs have you had?

A: I’ve been writing my whole life, but I officially became an author in 2011 when my nonfiction book was published, and again in 2015 when my first novel released. Prior to that I was a sixth grade teacher. I’ve also cleaned bathrooms, worked as a 7-11 clerk, a Walmart associate, and a bank teller. I like being Mom best of all.

Q: Would you tell