It's my final stop on the CLP Blog Tour for In Search of a Love Story by Rachel Schurig. I've already reviewed the novel (loved it!) and Rachel has given us a great guest post on why she loves writing chick lit. Today I give you an interview with Rachel herself! I hope you like it!
Favourite movie?
Probably the Emma Thompson/Kate Winslet version of Sense
and Sensibility. I think I've seen that movie a hundred times.
Favourite author/book?
Jane Austen is definitely my favorite author. I like just
about all of her novels, but would have to choose Pride and Prejudice as
my favorite. I want to find my own Mr. Darcy!
Favourite (or dream) travel destination?
There are so many places I still want to see! My favorite
place that I've been able to visit already is probably Edinburgh, Scotland.
It’s so beautiful there!
Favourite indulgence (food to eat, store to shop in, etc.)?
A nice big bowl of pasta and a glass of wine. And a piece of
chocolate for dessert!
How did you come up with the idea for In Search of a
Love Story?
I'm a big fan of all things romance—movies, books, you name
it. I wanted to write a story about a girl who learns about love from all of
the romance stuff I like so much.
What do you like about writing a series?
I feel like you really get a chance to get to know your
characters over a series. I love returning to the same world I've created to
see where else I can take it.
What advice would you give to aspiring authors?
Read as much as you can. Write as much as you can. Practice,
practice, practice. Lots of people want to write but the only way to make it
happen is to sit down and do it. I promise you won’t regret it!
Are you an outliner or a write by the seat of your pants author?
I do some of both. I make a general outline then sit down
and see where the story and the characters want to go.
Have you always wanted to be a writer?
Yes I have. I went through a long stretch where I stopped
writing because I didn't think I could ever make it. I'm so glad I gave myself
a chance!
What is your favourite and least favourite thing about being
an author?
My favorite thing is getting lost in the story. Sometimes
when I'm writing I completely forget where I am and what I'm doing. I love that
feeling of being completely immersed in the book. I also LOVE talking to
readers. Nothing makes me happier! My least favorite thing is the polishing
process. Doing those nitpicky edits and working on the book’s synopsis drives
me crazy!
Love the interview, happy weekend!
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