Interview with Barbara Freethy

What Readers want to know...

SS: How would you describe perfect happiness?

BF: Family, Friends and Good Health!

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

BF: On a beach in Maui.

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

BF: I would love to play the piano.

SS: What is your greatest achievement?

BF: Raising my children.

SS: What’s your greatest flaw?

BF: Worrying too much!

SS: What’s your best quality?

BF: I think I'm a good friend.

SS: What’s your fantasy profession?

BF: I would love to be a dancer on Broadway - if only I could dance

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

BF: Kindness, Loyalty and Generosity

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

BF: I have a weakness for cheeseburgers!

Quick Start

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

BF: Filled with love, family and friends

SS: What is your motto or maxim?

BF: Go Big or Go Home - No Regrets

Questions About Books and Writing

SS: Who are your favorite authors?

BF: Some of my favorite authors include Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Lisa Kleypas, Nora Roberts, Christie Ridgway, Susan Wiggs and Debbie Macomber, and Barbara O'Neall.  But there are many, many more!

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

BF: Never give up and write a book you would like to read!

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

BF: Write faster!

General Questions

SS: What is your birthdate?

BF: 9/25

SS: What were your previous occupations?

BF: Tour Guide at Universal Studios, Player Rep for the Women's Pro Tennis Tour, Public Relations for the March of Dimes and P.R. Account Exec.

SS: What was/is your favorite job?

BF: I loved working for the March of Dimes to help bring attention and funding to prevent birth defects!

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

BF: Hoover High School in Glendale, CA and UC Santa Barbara for a B.A. Degree

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