Where did the idea came from and what inspired you to write it? SAS Survival Handbook: The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Anywhere by John Wiseman Writing My Lovely Wife Let’s talk about My Lovely Wife. Stranded on a tropical island, what would be the top three books you’d have with you?Ī Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy O’Toole You can figure out who is really in charge pretty quick! If you ever want to know about the dynamic of a couple, watch them make a large purchase. We sold a lot of engagement rings and jewelry to couples. One of my other jobs was at an antique store, and we had antique jewelry. It was a great introduction into the working world. I learned that even in a workplace, there are cliques, there are cool kids, and there are very not-cool kids. That was a great learning experience in terms of the working world. What are some of the jobs you had before becoming an author? How have they helped you in your writing career now?īack in college, I was a receptionist at a large hair salon. Now it is a job, one I still love even if it feels different. Before it was a hobby, I could do it or not do it. I do feel like there is more pressure now, but that’s to be expected. I still have my day job, even though I’m now about to be published. I’ve always loved writing but it’s always sounded impossible to make a living being a writer. Other random facts: About half of what I say is sarcastic, every summer I watch Big Brother (don’t me) and just thinking about tomatoes makes me gag.ĭid you always want to be an author? How has being an author changed things for you? Do you still write the same, or is there more/less pressure now? Yes, I will repeat back exactly what you said if I have to. I wouldn’t say it’s absolutely photographic but it’s close. Fair warning, I also have a ridiculous memory.

I can tell you what I’m not…I’m not the life of the party, the one who is the center of attraction.

Author’s Corner – interview with Samantha DowningĬan you tell me a little about the quirky, philosophical you that your readers might not know?

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