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Interview with author Pippa Jay

2/6/2013

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To help get us in the mood for Valentine's Day, this February I've invited some romance authors to stop by my blog.  There will be two guest interviews each week, so be sure to
catch them all!

 
This week I’ve invited Pippa Jay, author of Keir and Terms
& Conditions  Apply
to be my guest star. Thanks for being here,
Pippa!

Thanks for having me, Audra!

I recently learned that the majority of books sold are romance novels.  Why do you think romance is such an appealing genre?

I think because, no matter how torturous and  heartrending the story
itself might be and whatever hardships the characters suffer, in the
end there's always a HEA or at least a HFN, which makes them
a feel-good type of story. They're also very flexible - you can blend
in pretty much any other genre to broaden their appeal.  I wouldn't read
a contemporary romance, but mix in some scifi, fantasy or even just
a touch of magic realism and I'll read it.
 

What would you say are some key ingredients for a good date?

For me personally, it's who I'm spending the time with rather than what we do. There shouldn't be too
many distractions so a quiet dinner or a walk on the beach are perfect.  Really getting to know the other
person is more important than the occasion. That's just window dressing.  Although I wouldn't turn down
an extravagant party if it's on offer.


I spent many school dances at home eating chips and ice cream, which is a good thing,
considering my dancing skills.  Did you ever have to cheer yourself up after a disappointing
date (or non-date)? What was your cure?


Lol, I'm afraid comfort food was my choice of consolation too.  Something chocolate for preference.
Or a really good singing session to pour out all the negativity.


What would the main character of your latest book be like on a date?  (Shy, life of the party, naughty?)

 
My male MC was brought up in a medieval-style society, so he's quite reserved, courtly and considerate. He also
doesn't consider himself attractive due to a genetic aberration that made his skin dark blue, and his body is
completely covered in tattoos so he would be a little tentative on a date I think.
 

What’s your latest novel about, in 25 words or less?

Reviled and outcast by his own people, Keir must overcome his tortured past and master his alien heritage to save
the woman he loves.


Where can we learn more about your books?

You can find them on my blog - http://pippajay.blogspot.co.uk
Or on Goodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5054558.Pippa_Jay

Thanks so much for being here, Pippa!  And here's a look at Pippa's Terms & Conditions Apply:

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8 Comments
Pippa Jay link
2/6/2013 03:54:28 am

Thanks again for having me, Audra!

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Cate link
2/6/2013 05:41:17 am

I want to snuggle Keir. Too bad Quinn beat me to it...

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Pippa Jay link
2/7/2013 05:27:02 am

Lol, sorry Cate! She's not the kind to share. :-P

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Audra Middleton link
2/8/2013 03:24:16 am

Pippa - just loaded Terms & Conditions onto my Kindle - might have to get the paperback of Keir, though - just so I can admire that cover on my bookshelf! Thanks so much for the interview!

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Pippa Jay link
2/8/2013 04:30:05 pm

Aww, thanks Audra! I have to confess I have a big poster of Keir on my wall - and I tracked down more stock images featuring the same guy. Obsessed much?! =P
Hope you enjoy reading! :)

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Judy Griffith Gill link
2/9/2013 03:21:56 am

Nice interview, ladies. As editor an for both of you, I feel qualified to say I think you'd like easy other!s work.

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Audra Middleton link
2/11/2013 03:33:03 am

I think so too!

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Pippa Jay link
2/19/2013 05:09:59 pm

Thanks Judy!

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