INTERVIEW WITH JACQUELINE GARDNER
Is there an inspiration
behind why you chose
writing?
I write because it's a big stress reliever for me. It's nice to remove myself from reality once in a while, even though some people might argue that I already live in a fantasy world :)
When you were little,
what did you want
to be when you
"grew up"?
I was torn between a doctor and an astronaut. I settled for a doctor on the U.S. Space Station.
What movie and/or book
are you looking forward
to this year?
The new JK Rowling book, and the next James Bond film!
What are your current
literary works? Any sneak
peaks?
I have another YA novel out called Thoughtless and it's FREE on Amazon! I'm currently working on the sequel to that. It's called Besotted and it's about a teenage mind-reader who is being hunted by the group of killers she barely escaped from in book one.
If you could invite
any 5 people to
dinner who would you
choose?
This might be a surprise but my hubby, Bono, Edge, Larry Mullen Jr., and Adam Clayton. U2 ¨C a band that has an amazing amount of influence and their lyrics speak to me.
Which authors have influence
on you most.. how?
The author who started my obsession with books was Roald Dahl. I love his sense of humor and the way children and teens always prevail despite their circumstances in his books.
Please tell us
in one sentence only,
why we should read
your book.
If you've ever wondered what life might be like if you were invincible, here's your chance to find out.
Tell us your most
rewarding experience
since being published.
Knowing that there are people out there who enjoy my stories.
What's one piece
of advice you would
give aspiring authors?
Never give up, and find yourself a kick-butt critique group.
If you could jump
in to a book,
and live in that
world, which would it
be?
I honestly have NO idea. There are ups and downs to anything I would choose.
If someone wrote a
book about your life,
what would the title
be?
Answer me, please!
What is your favorite
scene in the book
and why do you
love it?
If I had to pick one I would say the point in the book where Eric is forced to fight as a mortal.
What TV show/movie/book
do you watch/read
that you'd be embarrassed
to admit?
Not that I'm admitting it via the internet, but it's possible that me and my little sisters can quote word for word the movie Good Burger.
What is one book
everyone should read?
Speak
One food you would
never eat?
I love sushi but I don't eat octopus. Why? Because since I was really little octopuses have always been my favorite animals/sea creatures. When I was eight I actually asked my mom if the new bedspread for my room could somehow have pictures of ballerinas and octopuses on it. No joke :)
QUICK ANSWERS
Favorite place?
Best christmas present?
My
wedding ring
Favorite book?
Anything Roald Dahl,
Harry Potter, & The Hobbit
Favorite author?
Roald
Dahl
Favorite smell?
Cupcakes
Favorite series?
Harry
Potter
Nickname?
Jacque,
Jaq, Jelly or JL (by my little sister who I call Peanut Butta), and Peanut
Favorite writing spot?
A
dark room
Favorite movie?
Triple
X (Not a naughty film! It's an action
movie starring Vin Diesel.) Someone
needs to make another one with a female lead *cough*Maggie Q*cough*
Favorite dish?
Anything
pumpkin.
Favorite color?
Green
Favorite quote
“Ambition
bites the nails of success.” - U2
A bunch of small
gifts or one big
expensive one?
One
big expensive one
Your best trait?
Loyalty
Your worst trait?
I'm
not very patient.
Thanks for a great interview! This is the first I've read of this author. Definitely going to go check her out :)
ReplyDeleteThis was a great interview-- what an awesome sense of humor,best of luck on your book tours,I need to see if I can find this and have myself a treat...Dianna Thomas@dlmwdavis@hotmail.com
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