A asked Jodi Taylor:

One more question, if you please. It is quite clear Max has a lot of you in her, but who inspired the Leon character? Or is it none of my business?

Jodi Taylor Great question! Leon was actually quite difficult to write. He had to be quiet and unassuming but still make an impact on the reader. He had to understand Max and let her have her head most of the time, but not be a wuss. And if he ever said to Max, 'No, I'd rather you didn't do this,' then she probably wouldn't because she trusts his judgement. He had to be flawed but have a good reason for those flaws. All that while still being good at his job, respected by everyone and sexy without being in your face about it. It's not always easy being a writer, you know!!

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Lady Wesley

Lady Wesley asked Jodi Taylor:

After seeing a review on AudioGals, I listened to Isabella Barclay's A Bachelor Establishment and found it delightful. I don't particularly like time-travel or supernatural, so I wondered whether you have plans to write another Regency romance? If I do decide to try the St. Mary's Chronicles series, do they need to be read in order?

Gareth Howells

Gareth Howells asked Jodi Taylor:

I've been reading a bunch of time travel books at the moment - about to start the Stephen King one about JFK after a load of others. I was inspired by the St Mary's books to do a video on youtube about time travel in fiction. Your books have such energy and drive in them. I'm on the 7th book now, and I love them. Do you like the Connie Willis books?

Chrisie

Chrisie asked Jodi Taylor:

Hi Jodie, Not a question as such more an idea, sure its probably been mentioned before. With so many short stories in the series which fit in various different points with the main books, do you think it would be possible for one big book with all 'books' in their chronological order? Or is that a crazy idea, although St Mary's are the kings and queens of crazy ideas so maybe its fitting!

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