I've probably wittered on about Katherine Center (author of The Bright Side of Disaster) quite enough, so her interview needs no introduction (which is good, because I don't like writing 'em):
Please describe your latest book in 15 words or fewer:
A love story about what happens after happily ever after.
Where do you like to write your books (in bed, a coffee shop, an office)?
In bed, baby! I try to do pretty much everything in bed.
Your favourite chick-lit book?
I read Marisa de los Santos's Love Walked In not too long ago and loved it. [Me too. And her second, Belong to Me, is even better - Keris]
Your favourite female heroine (if different from above!), and why?
Probably Elizabeth Bennett. I love how smart and steady she is, despite everything. The first time I read Pride & Prejudice was in school. My older sister found it in my backpack and said, "You're going to love this book." And then she sat down on my bed and read me the first chapter. And I was hooked.
What tips would you give to any of our readers who want to become writers?
Start a blog! It's such a great way to find readers--and other
writers--and keep yourself in practice. Some blogs have truly
breathtaking writing.
What are you reading at the moment?
Steve Martin's Born Standing Up.
What are you working on now? (If you can give us a hint!)
I am finishing up my third novel, Get Lucky. It's a romantic comedy about a woman who offers to have a baby for her sister.
Do you have a theme song?
Right now I am loving the song "Short Skirt, Long Jacket" by Cake. The
lyrics are so sharply written, and I love how feisty that girl in the
song is. Plus the horn section totally rocks. Watch it here.
What question have you never been asked in an interview, but think you
should have been? (Tell us the question and answer it too, if you like!)
My neighbor the other day asked, "How do you get it all done?"
And I had to tell her that I don't. I don't get it all done. I'm a
terrible housewife, and there are piles papers everywhere. But there
are only so many hours in the day. Spending time with my kids, writing
as much as I can, and joking around with my husband are the only things
that are vital every day. All the other stuff? I get to it when I
can. (And that's not all that often!)
Thanks, Katherine!
