# Author in the Headlights – Sandy Jacobsen | Discover New Mystery Books

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Podcast: [Author in the Headlights](https://stenobird.com/podcast/author-in-the-headlights-7109453)
Published: 2026-03-11T04:49:06+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Author in the Headlights , we sit down with mystery author Sandy Jacobsen to talk about her journey from a horse-riding Oregon girl to writing gripping mystery novels. If you enjoy exploring new books, discovering authors, and finding your next great read , this conversation dives into Sandy’s inspiration, writing process, and the stories behind her growing collection of mysteries. Sandy writes both series mysteries and standalone novels , giving readers plenty of ways to discover new characters and suspenseful stories. 00:00 Mystery Author Interview – Sandy Jacobsen 00:42 From Oregon Horse Rider to Mystery Writer 02:05 Why Authors Choose to Write Mystery Novels 03:28 The Choices Mystery Book Series 05:18 Writing a Mystery Book Series vs Stand-Alone Novels 07:04 Stand-Alone Mystery Book Recommendations 08:55 Writing Nonfiction – Dressage Basics 10:02 Advice for New Authors and Writers 11:18 What’s Next for Mystery Author Sandy Jacobsen 12:05 Discover Sandy Jacobsen's Mystery Books We discuss: • How Sandy’s life experiences shaped her path to becoming a mystery writer• The inspiration behind her Choices mystery series • Writing both series fiction and standalone novels • Insights into the world of books and authors • Advice for writers and readers interested in discovering new books If you love author interviews, new books, and discovering great mystery stories , this episode is for you. 📚 The Choices, Mystery Series: Smart Choices: https://books2read.com/u/4XpVNg Dangerous Choices: https://books2read.com/u/4DMpje Foreign Choices: https://books2read.com/u/b5yVJ1 Deceptive Choices: https://books2read.com/u/bz5MqG Conflicted Choices: https://books2read.com/u/mdB8wR 🔎 Other Mystery Novels Slumlord, Not a Millionaire: https://books2read.com/u/4Nz65G This…

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