For my last Romance author interview, I’ve invited Judy Griffith Gill, author of a lot of romance novels from sweet, sexy contemporary, futuristic and fantasy and even one futuristic erotica, to be my guest star. Thanks for stopping by, Judy!
It's my understanding that you’ve recently made some of your backlist available as ebooks. From where did you draw inspiration for all of these love stories?
There's a direct connection between my brain and my fingertips. I put the latter on the keyboard, the former kicks in, there you go--a story happens. Okay, that's the glib answer. Seriously, like most authors, I really have no
idea where the inspiration comes from. Sometimes, a dream triggers an idea. Other times, it's a snippet of overheard conversation, or a flower or a poem or random thought or something I read in a newspaper. It's all imagination, and
wondering, and the question "What if...?" then finding the answer. People often ask about writers' block. I don't think I've ever suffered it, but while some of my books flowed, others, I felt like I was chipping them out of a block of stone
with the corner of a dry sponge.
What’s one thing you consider to be an essential ingredient for a good love story?
A happy ending. Period. Like you gave readers in Watcher.
What was the best valentine you’ve ever gotten?
Um, you said this is a PG site, Audra, so I'm not going there. But the second best valentine I ever got was a card from the man who's been in my life for probably longer than you've been around this earth in your current form. It's a beautiful card, with pink roses and a glowing candle, and the corner of a box of chocolates. On the inside, it says "Feliz
cumpleaños a mi hija". I received it on Feb. 14th, 2002, the first year we were in Costa Rica when my husband knew about three words of Spanish and didn't know it was a birthday card for his daughter. But truly, it is the thought that
counts and I'll keep it forever.
If the main character in your latest novel were to write a valentine to his/her lover, what might it say?
Wherever you need to be--that's my home, too.
What’s your latest novel about, in 25 words or less?
Joanna, pregnant, long divorced, no mate, fights for respect of family and community--and finds it in Joanna--Jinxed.
Where can we find out more about your books?
On my website www.judyggill.com. I have an active site with many different pages, some pertaining to my books, others highlighting books I've edited or simply enjoyed, with links to different places, including my blog. I also blog periodically at www.ninc.com. on writing related matters. Open Road Media, who now represents a good portion of my backlist, has opened a page for me at http://www.openroadmedia.com/authors/judy-g-gill.aspx
ORM has placed my titles with all the major e-book sites and made them available at Audible.com.
Thanks for inviting me, Audra. I usually hate answering questions about my work, but you made it easy and fun.
It's my understanding that you’ve recently made some of your backlist available as ebooks. From where did you draw inspiration for all of these love stories?
There's a direct connection between my brain and my fingertips. I put the latter on the keyboard, the former kicks in, there you go--a story happens. Okay, that's the glib answer. Seriously, like most authors, I really have no
idea where the inspiration comes from. Sometimes, a dream triggers an idea. Other times, it's a snippet of overheard conversation, or a flower or a poem or random thought or something I read in a newspaper. It's all imagination, and
wondering, and the question "What if...?" then finding the answer. People often ask about writers' block. I don't think I've ever suffered it, but while some of my books flowed, others, I felt like I was chipping them out of a block of stone
with the corner of a dry sponge.
What’s one thing you consider to be an essential ingredient for a good love story?
A happy ending. Period. Like you gave readers in Watcher.
What was the best valentine you’ve ever gotten?
Um, you said this is a PG site, Audra, so I'm not going there. But the second best valentine I ever got was a card from the man who's been in my life for probably longer than you've been around this earth in your current form. It's a beautiful card, with pink roses and a glowing candle, and the corner of a box of chocolates. On the inside, it says "Feliz
cumpleaños a mi hija". I received it on Feb. 14th, 2002, the first year we were in Costa Rica when my husband knew about three words of Spanish and didn't know it was a birthday card for his daughter. But truly, it is the thought that
counts and I'll keep it forever.
If the main character in your latest novel were to write a valentine to his/her lover, what might it say?
Wherever you need to be--that's my home, too.
What’s your latest novel about, in 25 words or less?
Joanna, pregnant, long divorced, no mate, fights for respect of family and community--and finds it in Joanna--Jinxed.
Where can we find out more about your books?
On my website www.judyggill.com. I have an active site with many different pages, some pertaining to my books, others highlighting books I've edited or simply enjoyed, with links to different places, including my blog. I also blog periodically at www.ninc.com. on writing related matters. Open Road Media, who now represents a good portion of my backlist, has opened a page for me at http://www.openroadmedia.com/authors/judy-g-gill.aspx
ORM has placed my titles with all the major e-book sites and made them available at Audible.com.
Thanks for inviting me, Audra. I usually hate answering questions about my work, but you made it easy and fun.
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