Waiting for Woodstock | BookTrib.

Author Marcy McCreary discusses her latest mystery novel "The Summer of Love and Death" while navigating her husband's Alzheimer's journey in this revealing interview.

McCreary's new book features Detective Susan Ford investigating a murder that connects to an unsolved Woodstock-era crime. The story weaves together the cultural significance of the 1969 festival with a compelling dual-timeline mystery. While crafting complex plots, McCreary simultaneously cares for her husband Lew, also an author, who now lives in memory care. She shares how the contrast between Woodstock's message of love and the violence of 1969 inspired her narrative approach.

• McCreary writes mysteries without strict outlines, allowing flexibility to change the culprit as stories develop
• Her personal connection to Woodstock stems from being caught in traffic during the festival as a child
• She advocates for caregiver support groups and planning ahead when dealing with Alzheimer's progression
• The author emphasizes staying "one or two steps ahead" of the disease to better manage care decisions