Interview with Jennifer Robins, author of over 20 novels....

Jennifer Robins took up writing about the paranormal after a long time in the business world. She attended Cuyahoga Community College in Ohio (TriC). Her interest in the unexplained we live with has taken her to some intense research of many intriguing subjects. These findings have inspired her to write the stories she puts into words for others to enjoy. She lives with her husband and a few wonderful pets. Jennifer spends time with her grown family, loves to write, paint in oils and play the piano.




Where do you get your story ideas?

It’s hard to say. Sometimes from out of nowhere and other times from something I’ve heard or seen.








How do you develop your characters?

I think of the story and who would best fit.


Of all the books you've written, which did you find the most difficult?

The one I’m working on right now. It’s about the end of the Civil war when the people in the south had to either stay and repair their lives or move out to the west. I did a lot of research of that period and found so much to write about, but it took a lot of time. I think it will be worth it.


What are you working on now?

Two novels. The one I just told about and a rewrite.

Are there any other writers in your family?

No and I wish there were, so I'd have someone to talk to that knows what I’m talking about.







How did you get started writing books?

Long time ago when someone told me I couldn’t write a book. I had mentioned how much I wanted to, and they just laughed.


What inspires you to write the most?

This may sound a little sad but true. At the bedside of my daughter Kathleen as she was dying of cancer, she made me promise I would continue writing and I have done just that with no regrets. Plus, I need something to occupy my mind now that I once again lost a third child.

 

Was it difficult to find a publishing company?

Not if you don’t mind going with a small publisher who doesn’t promote, and you are willing to promote your work yourself. The larger publisher is more difficult to get with.


What steps should other writers take when trying to get published the first time?


Check on all of them. There are many who are not good to go with.


What is your favorite kind of book to read?

I read all or Nora Roberts books and some just like she puts out. Love it.


Is there anything else you'd like to say to help other aspiring writers?

Don’t expect to earn millions, at least not at first. And do expect rejects, they are only part of the process. Just keep going. 

Jennifer's books can be found at Amazon in both print and kindle formats. She is the author of over twenty novels. 

Author’s Links:
Amazon Author’s Page


http://www.amazon.com/Jennifer-Robins/e/B002CE2Y1K/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_15?qid=1436022206&sr=1-15
Professional Website
http://www.jenniferrobins.com/

Professional Blog
http://robinsnovels.blogspot.com/