Interview with Sandra Brown

Quick Start

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

SB: Hectic, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

SS: What is your motto or maxim?

SB: Don't just stand there, get to work.

What Readers want to know...

SS: How would you describe perfect happiness?

SB: The spontaneous, unbridled laughter of children.

SS: What’s your greatest fear?

SB: Questionnaires

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

SB: The Salty Dog, an outdoor bar on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

SS: With whom in history do you most identify?

SB: Every writer who’s come before.

SS: Which living person do you most admire?

SB: The soldier who watches the news from the US, and still goes out and fights a war for us.

SS: What are your most overused words or phrases?

SB: I can’t share here some of my overused words! Phrase: “If it was easy, everybody would do it.”

SS: What do you regret most?

SB: When I hurt somebody.

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

SB: To dance.

SS: What is your greatest achievement?

SB: Giving my children a strong work ethic.

SS: What’s your greatest flaw?

SB: I tend to whine.

SS: What’s your best quality?

SB: A sense of responsibility.

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

SB: A Calla lily. It’s strong but graceful, fine all by itself but better when grouped with others.

SS: What trait is most noticeable about you?

SB: Hey, y’all, that would be my Texas accent.

SS: Who is your favorite fictional hero?

SB: Atticus Finch. Is that too easy?

SS: Who is your favorite fictional villain?

SB: Henry Faber in Ken Follett’s “Eye of the Needle.”

SS: If you could meet any historical character, who would it be and what would you say to him or her?

SB: Elizabeth I of England. “Way to go, Your Majesty.”

SS: What is your biggest pet peeve?

SB: Mean-spirited people.

SS: What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing?

SB: Reading.

SS: What’s your fantasy profession?

SB: Dancer.

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

SB: Kindheartedness, initiative, optimism.

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

SB: Texas chili with Fritos. I know that’s two things, but it’s only one dish.

SS: What are your 5 favorite songs?

SB: “Someone to Watch Over Me,” “Something,” “Amazing Grace,” “Music of the Night,” and my number one, all time favorite – “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”

Questions About Books and Writing

SS: Who are your favorite authors?

SB: Ken Follett, Anita Shreve, John Sanford, Taylor Caldwell, Evelyn Anthony. . .the list is endless.

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

SB: “Testimony of Two Men,” “Jany Eyre,” “The Flame and the Flower,” “Eye of the Needle,” and my number one, all time favorite – “Mila 18.”

SS: Is there a book you love to reread?

SB: “The Flame and the Flower.”

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

SB: Keep your mind on your work, your head out of the clouds, and your butt in the chair.”

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

SB: I couldn't put it down.

General Questions

SS: What is your birthdate?

SB: 3/12

SS: What were your previous occupations?

SB: Modeling, TV news, weather, and hostess.

SS: What was/is your favorite job?

SB: The one I have now – storytelling.

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

SB: Richland High School, Fort Worth, Texas. Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas.

SS: Name of your favorite composer or music artist?

SB: Elton John

SS: What is your favorite movie?

SB: Out of Africa

SS: What is your favorite television show?

SB: Lost

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