Author Interview -- Jamie Salisbury

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Jamie Salisbury. My age? Well, on being carded years ago at a club in NYC, a friend told the doorman this: "It's okay. She's older than God!" And we'll leave it at that (LOL).



Where are you from?



Where am I from. Hmmm. . .I was raised in the Pacific Northwest and spent a number of years in Chile. Currently, I live outside Atlanta.



What genre are you most comfortable writing?





Right now I'm writing historical romantic fiction and it seems to come easy for me. I have a love of history so I guess it's a natural.



Do you ever try out other genres?





Yes, right now I've got a thriller/mystery type set in modern era I'm working on. And I've got an idea/WIP for something non-fiction.



What do you write?



My latest release is a full blown novel. My first is book one of a series, which will end up being one or two more books.



How long have you been writing and is it your full time job?



I've been writing most all my life in one form or another. And yes, It is my full-time job, even if it is almost working for free! I'm fortunate to be at a place in my life where I can devote my time to something I love and hopefully make something of it.

I'd love to be a full time author, but I'm still prepping my first release---maybe one day, when I finish university.



What do you prefer to read, a stand alone novel or a series?



Both. If a series catches me in the first book, I'll continue the series.



Who is your favorite author?



I really don't have a favorite, favorite author persay. But if I were to narrow it to a author who writes historical, romantic fiction with strong women as characters I'd have to say Isabelle Allende. Daughter of Fortune is an amazing book. As I was already writing when I discovered her, I can't say she inspired me to write, but she inspired me in the way I write my female characters. The author I loved as a child, who influenced me into writing was the late Margarite Henry. She wrote fantastic books about horses that were wonderfully illustrated.



So, who or what inspired you?



A big influence who inspired me to write was a creative writing teacher I had in high school. She was a wonderful mentor to her students.



Do you have a favourite book?



I honestly do not have a favorite book. And that would probably be because there are so many I've read that are incredible works.



Do you have any fears? Give us a list!



Ha! Are we talking writing fears or life fears? The only real fear (if you want to call it that) is that of heights, which most people have. I get unnerved going in a ski lift, or a way too high balcony.

Heights make me excited, I hate them so much, but there's just something about them that gets me all riled up and I want to jump for the sake of jumping.



Do you write with music, or without?



Depends. Some times I prefer the silence so I can hear myself think.



Are you forever caffeinated?



No, I've pretty much given it up. I go back and forth between morning coffee (Starbucks Pike Place Roast) and English tea.



What's your poison ;)?



It would be water (LOL! ) Seriously, I don't have one anymore. Sad but true.

Ah, but you would have had one at one stage xD



Are you planner or are you pantser?



I have to say I'm a planner, not a super strict planner, but a planner non the less. If I didn't I would procrastinate big time and chaos would ensue!



Would you like to share any writing tips?



Write, just keep writing. Because in all the madness something awesome will come of it.



Do you have anything published (self-published)?



I have two self-published ebooks out. The first is called Perpetual Love and the most recent, Blood Lust.



And what are they about?



Perpetual Love is a 19th century historical romance, set in the American west. It is about a young couple who meet via their father's friendship, fall in love, etc. But Anne's father has a deep, dark secret as to why he moved his daughter all the way across country and he is not about to let anyone stand in his way!





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Blood Lust is a 18th century historical romance, set in London. William Spencer is seeking justice for a crime he did not commit. With the help of some very good friends, he sets out to prove who actually did the crime. He has to however, be discreet not to alert people that he is in their midst.



Where can people find YOU!

Blog: http://www.jamiesalisburyauthor.blogspot.com



Facebook: Jamie Salisbury Woman's Fiction Author



Twitter: @JamieRSalisbury



Other: Email: Wuzupbury@hotmail.com



Thanks for joining me on my blog and answering some questions!



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-Joseph