Alison Gaylin's first novel, Hide Your Eyes, was released in 2005. Here Alison talks heroines, writing, and her latest book, You Kill Me...
Please describe your latest book in 15 words or fewer.
In the sequel to HIDE YOUR EYES, Samantha learns that love hurts -- and sometimes kills.
What is your favourite chick-lit book?
Of all time? I'd have to say Pride and Prejudice. I first read it in high school, and Mr. Darcy still makes me swoon.
Where do you like to write your books?
Ideally? Paris. But practically speaking, I'd have to say in my home office, after my daughter is either at school or asleep.
Do you have a favourite female heroine?
I have many. Elizabeth Bennet, Jo from Little Women, Mildred Pierce... I could go on and on.
Are you working on anything new at the moment? (And if so, can you tell us?)
Yes! Here in the States, I've recently signed a three-book deal with Harper for a new suspense series. The heroine is a missing persons investigator who suffers from a very unusual mental syndrome -- and I'm having a great time writing the first book!
Do you have any tips for readers who want to become published authors?
Don't give up trying -- but also don't give up writing. If you get a lot of rejections, go back to your manuscript and see how you can improve it. The first version of HIDE YOUR EYES was completely different from the one that wound up getting an agent and a publisher. That's the great thing about manuscripts -- you can rework, rewrite, improve.
For more info about Alison and her books, check out her website.
