Interview With Author Roseanne Dowell

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