Jill Marshall's new book, As It Is On Telly, has recently been released. I've yet to read it, and am really looking forward to it! So here's an interview with the fabulous Jill...
When was your book released?
It's out now! Pub date was 1st Feb, so it's been in the shops for a little over a week.
Describe your book in 15 words or fewer.
Bunty needs a new husband as the current one's playing away - but where to go?
Where do you write your books?
It varies: sometimes in my office looking towards Auckland's Sky Tower, sometimes at the wonderful Michael King Writers Centre, and occasionally in a cafe with a large latte to hand. One of my favourite coffee-and-writing spots actually features in Telly...
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What is your favourite chick-lit book?
Probably 'Is Anybody Out There' by Ms Keyes, although I really loved the quirkiness of Animal Husbandry which became the film Someone Like You.
Which other writers inspire you?
I actually tend to prefer male authors, and anyone who's funny. So male and funny works well - Nick Hornby, David Nicholls, Steve Martin's novels, Bill Bryson...female and funny works for me too - Marian Keyes, obviously, Kathy Lette, early Helen Fielding!
Are you working on anything else at the moment?
I'm currently editing the first of my new children's series, DOGHEAD, and then I'm about to get my teeth into my third chick-lit novel.
Do you have any advice for our readers who want to become published authors?
Work at your craft, get expert advice, and don't give up the day job for a while.
Thanks, Jill!
