Tell us a little about yourself
Well I’m wife, mother and writer, and I try desperately to keep it in balance, though I must admit, writing sometimes becomes obsessive compulsive.
I live in New Zealand.
What do you write?
I write both historical, time travel, and contemporary. Woman of Valor my first book was a time travel set in ancient Judea, and Be My Valentine in Jamaica. Then followed several contemporaries, Always A Bridesmaid, Hiring Cupid, and He’s The One. No Sex Necessary is my recent contemporary for Red Rose Publishing, plus The Sheikh’s Proposal. My time travel Love in Waiting has also recently been contracted. Reading this, it makes me sound like I have a split personality!
Why do you write?
Because I have to. Though really I came to it late – about age 42, but once hooked, I could never, ever give it up. The chance to create characters to come to me, asking me to write their turmoil and find them ever lasting love is a task I could never refuse.
What are you writing now?
I have several on the go. A straight historical about a Huguenot girl escaping France and a contemporary set in England. Plus I’ve just written a novella, my sort of erotica LOL.
What kind of clothes do you like to wear?
Jeans. Casual. But if I could afford it I would have a person to do my clothes shopping. Stylish – of course!
Are you in love? Have you ever been?
I’ve been married 25 years this year. So love has lasted a pretty good time so far!
Do you have a dream lover – and what does he look like?
George Clooney! And no you can’t have him – he’s all mine!
What kind of comfort food do you like best?
Muffins and cake stuff- sadly.
What makes you laugh? Cry?
I like a good comedy. Cry – The Notebook made me cry. But laughing is best.
What do you do to amuse yourself when not working?
I like to read, though find it difficult to make time. I have two daughters and love doing girly stuff with them. We’re into vintage cars as a family and often do car runs with a bunch of other petrolheads. I’m an avid interior decorating fan and can pour over magazines for hours! Mind you, I should be gardening, the weeds are reaching mega proportions in places!
What is it in a man or woman that turns you on? The clean version please!
I like it that they make me feel special.
What do you hate about life?
The hectic pace. I’d love to have a month without stress LOL – does that sort of time exist?
What do you hope to achieve in life and when will you know that you have been a success?
I think the most important thing for me is being a good wife and mother. That my kids will turn round and say to me that I did a good job. We adopted our girls after 13 years of marriage, so being a mum is very special to me.
What are you going to write next?
Finish the present book, an historical. Finish the present contemporary, plus finish the present novella. Then….a time travel I think.
Then, can I please have a rest?
3 comments:
another great interview
Lovely interview Jane. You come across as a someone who doesn't take themselves too seriously and writing is part of you, but not the part which defines you. Your girls are very fortunate - I hope they, and you are OK.
Love Anita
Lovely interview... well done Jane!
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