Interview with Johanna Lindsey

General Questions

SS: What is your birthdate?

JL: 3/10

SS: What were your previous occupations?

JL: Writing was my first occupation, begun at age 23.

SS: What was/is your favorite job?

JL: Umm, writing?

SS: Where did you go to high school and/or college?

JL: Kailua High School in Hawaii

SS: Name of your favorite composer or music artist?

JL: I don't actually listen to much music since I need quiet to work. But I would say Queen (group) from way back.

SS: What is your favorite movie?

JL: I don't have a favorite. If it makes me laugh, I like it.

SS: What is your favorite television show?

JL: That would have to be Scrubs. I think I've bought all Seasons they have available so far.

Questions About Books and Writing

SS: Who are your favorite authors?

JL: I would have to say Kathleen E. Woodiness and Rosemary Rogers who started this wonderful genre.

SS: What are your 5 favorite books of all time?

JL: The Wolf and the Dove, Sweet Savage Love, The Clan of the Cave Bear, and two of my own, Tender Rebel and Warrior's Woman.

SS: Is there a book you love to reread?

JL: Don't laugh, but I like to reread my own books. A few can make me cry again, and most of them can make me laugh again.

SS: Do you have one sentence of advice for new writers?

JL: Put your heart into what you're writing. If you can't laugh at your own characters, or shed a tear for them, or even get angry at one of them, no one else will either.

SS: What comment do you hear most often from your readers?

JL: That they love the Malorys.  So do I.

Quick Start

SS: How would you describe your life in only 8 words?

JL: Currently, peaceful and full of laughter. Overall--amazing.

What Readers want to know...

SS: What’s your greatest fear?

JL: Loss of loved ones.

SS: If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be?

JL: Where I am.

SS: What’s your greatest flaw?

JL: That I smoke.

SS: What’s your best quality?

JL: My will-power, when I choose to let it work.

SS: What trait is most noticeable about you?

JL: My sense of humor.

SS: Who is your favorite fictional hero?

JL: James Malory

SS: What’s your fantasy profession?

JL: Are you kidding me? Being a writer, what could top that?

SS: If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your days, what would it be?

JL: Not thinking about my eternal diet, I'm going to say pizza,

SS: What are your 5 favorite songs?

JL: What you Give-Tesla. Feelin' Way Too Damn Good-Nickelback. Overkill-Colin Hay. Feeling Good--Nina Simone. As a Judgement--Ennio Morricone.

SS: How would you describe perfect happiness?

JL: I don't think anything that broad in scope can be described. It's one of those 'to each his own'. For me it's rather simple--sharing my life with someone I love.

SS: What are your most overused words or phrases?

JL: Cool. Yeah, it's outdated, but it's a rare day you'll catch me saying 'awesome.'

SS: If you could acquire any talent, what would it be?

JL: I used to paint with oils. Didn't have much talent for it, and I don't have the patience to actually acquire some skill for it, but if I could, that would be--cool.

SS: What is your greatest achievement?

JL: That all of my books have made the New York Times list, including four in the #1 spot.

SS: If you could be any person or thing, who or what would it be?

JL: This question doen't relate to me, since I've never wished to be anything other than what I am.

SS: Who is your favorite fictional villain?

JL: Villains are meant to be hated. I have no favorites.

SS: What 3 personal qualities are most important to you?

JL: Trust, dependability, a good sense of humor.

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