1: Thank
you so much for being here, Roseanne.
First
up is the obligatory question. When did you first begin writing?
Wow, it was so long ago, it’s hard to remember. I
guess you can say when I was a child. I always loved to write. I started with
poems. But I never submitted anything until around 2002.
2: What
or Who inspired you to write?
I honestly don’t know what – it’s just something I
loved doing. As far as who – that would have to be my book club members during
a discussion of things we regretted. I said I regretted not pursuing writing as
a career. That’s all it took, they convinced me it wasn’t too late.
3: What
do you like the most and least about writing?
Many things and it depends on the time of year,
right now (summer) I enjoy camping. Fall and Winter I enjoy crocheting,
embroidery, quilting and my latest hobby is wood carving.
4: Which
authors do you like to read?
Oh, there are so many. My all time favorite is Nora
Roberts, but there are several Books We Love authors also, Ginger Simpson and
Gail Roughton are among them.
5: What’s
the one thing you’d most like people to know about you?
Hmm, that’s a tough one. I guess that God and family
are most important to me.
6: Tell
me about your current novel, where I can find it and your website/blog.
My current novels can be found at Amazon.
My website is www.roseannedowell.com
and my blog is http://roseannedowellauthor.blogspot.com
7: Do
you have any tips for aspiring authors?
Learn the difference between Show, Don’t Tell, which
is actually my latest book and available from Amazon
titled Show, Don’t Tell and Other Writing Tips.
8: Do you base your characters on real-life people?
I think a little from people I know slip into my
characters, but my characters aren’t based on anyone in particular. I pick up
habits from my family and friends and sometimes actual events.
9: Where do you get your ideas?
Ideas are all around
us, from newspapers, people watching, and overheard conversations. One of my
books, Deadbeat Dads came to me when my husband repeated a conversation he
overheard in a
What I like most is easy- actually writing, making
up my characters, settings, and story ideas. What I like the least is when the
characters stop talking to me. I’m not real crazy about promoting my work
either. I’d much rather be writing.
10: What
do you for fun and relaxation when not writing?
Many things and it depends on the time of year,
right now (summer) I enjoy camping. Fall and Winter I enjoy crocheting,
embroidery, quilting and my latest hobby is wood carving.
Earlier, you mentioned loving Forever Amber and reading Victoria Holt and Phyllis Whitney back in the day. Me too, which is one of the fun things about talking to fellow authors--similar reading interests. Thanks, Roseanne, for taking time to answer all the questions. Karla
