- Which of your supporting
characters plays the biggest role in progressing the story.
That would likely be Brett. He’s the
one that starts the wheels in motion with his dream propelling things.
(spoiler...letters begin the conversation).
- Which of your main characters
was the biggest pain in the ass to write.
Omigod, that was Amber. I don’t like
writing female characters much; but this one was whiny and a pita.
3.
Do
you use any writing programs? If so what and how easy are they to use, if not
is it because you don't know of any or have you looked at them and decided
they're not for you.
I use Word for everything. It’s been
the one I’ve used for over a decade now and despite sweeping changes in the
latest editions; I adapted and still love it.
- If you could make a film out of
any of your books, which would it be and which characters would your cats
play?
LOL! Now that’s a Nephy question. J Since
none of the current books have cats in them (shocking, I know)… let’s pretend.
I’d love “For the Heart of Phillip” to be a movie and the cats can be cast as
Phillip’s pets.
- What's your favourite film? If
the film were to be re cast with animals, which animals would play which
part.
On an animal kick? Ha ha. Maybe a
Missouri Mule? My favorite film is “Interview with the Vampire” and if it were
to be recast with animals; a donkey would be Tom Cruise/Lestat, a tiger would
be Brad Pitt/Louis, Armand/Antonio Banderas would be… a bat and Claudia/Kirsten
Dunst? An owl.
- What's the favourite book
you've read this year
“Face In the Window” one of yours. I
love it! It’s exactly the type of thing I like to read.
- What was the first book you can
remember reading.
Amelia Bedelia or Clifford the big
red dog. One of those. I read 10 books a night.
- What book has had the greatest
impact on you.
I’d say…Marta Randall’s books.
“Haven” I believe was the title. It had a gay scene in it that kinda
jumpstarted my journey.
- Who is your favourite author?
I don’t have an absolute favorite;
but I enjoy your works, William Maltese, and Marta Randall.
- What was the first thing you
wrote? How much do you think you've improved since then?
The first thing I wrote was a story
about a model when I was 12. I’ve gone leaps and bounds beyond that since then
for sure. I had no detail; all dialogue. Now it’s nearly reverse that.
- What's your greatest fear?
Greatest fear? Obscurity.
- What's your greatest hope?
Greatest hope? For half of my dreams
to come true.
- Where do you see yourself in
five years time.
This is turning into a job
interview. (lol). In five years I want sorely to be a CPA and making fantastic
money but also being an author and doing what I was born to do.
- If you could live anywhere in
the world where would it be and why
You know me…Ireland. Not Dublin; but
the countryside. Live rurally but with internet connection of course.
- If you could holiday anywhere
in the world where would it be and why
Ireland again; but also Germany and
Britain of course! I’d do anything to make it across the pond.
- If you had a million dollars
what would you buy
After hugging my coworkers farewell,
I’d buy a house, pay off my debt, help my family, and invest the rest.
- What part of being a successful
author do you think you would enjoy the most?
I adore it when people write me and
they’ve had such an emotional response to the story. I’ve had several that were
very pissed with Phillip and literally tossed the book to the wall! I love that
I got through to them on that level and made a connection. It’s every writer’s
goal and dream to do so.
- Which famous person would you
most like to see play one of your characters and which one.
Oooh. I’ve thought this one out a
little. (hehe) Shaun White for Billy (yes, my Billy) and Chris Hemsworth for
Brett or Erik. (They’re both Nordic and gorgeous).
- What have you got planned for S
L Danielson in 2014?
For me? Let’s see…this new series
has four more books, plus a spinoff series that I’m just starting; plus our
series, Upstaged has another installment due out soon. Plus Alpha Lambda House.
Plus another series that’s spun off from the Southern Comfort series.
So, Seriously…ha ha..pun intended!
Lots of writing to do and lots coming.
All Romance
Thanks for the interview, I always love your questions!
ReplyDeleteWho wants to read the same interview they've read twenty times before with slightly different answers? At least with mine they're fun to answer (I hope) although when I asked which characters your cats would play, I didn't mean as cats :) Can't you imagine Jack as Billy, or Cali as Erik?
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