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Rebecca Anderson
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Interview with Rebecca Anderson
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Rebecca Anderson As a Baby-boomer/Scorpio Rebecca Anderson has her feet firmly planted in reality ...while her mind, spirit and soul freely wander about in various worlds of fantasy.While she wouldn't blink an eye if an alien, a ghost or Merlin appeared at the breakfast table, she wouldn't let the event stop her from taking the clothes out of the dryer before they wrinkled.
She and her Prince Charming of thirty years have raised three children, a dog, a cat and two birds, and are now surprised to discover that "The Empty Nest Syndrome" is a good thing.Who can complain about having more time and energy for romance, the inalienable right to spoil their grandkids, and the freedom to travel?
A long-time member of Romance Writers of America and her local Inland Valley and Orange County chapters, Rebecca is constantly developing new stories.Her work has placed in the Orange Rose contest and won first place in the Midwest Fiction Writers contest.Glass-Slipper-dot. com, published by ImaJinn Books, is her debut novel.Her second novel, Wizard's Moon, also published by ImaJinn, will be out in January 2002.
Rebecca Anderson's debut novel GLASS-SLIPPER-DOT.COM is the story of a modern-day Cinderella, three witches, a cruel stepmother, a sexy stepsister and a hunky FBI agent/Prince Charming!For those who enjoyed the age-old fairytale, this book is a must read.Rebecca certainly adds a wealth of twists to an interesting plot and makes it even more intriguing, exciting and very romantic.When she expressed an interest in having a Heart to Heart with me, I was delighted to have a chance to learn more about her!Read on to hear what she had to say.
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Rebecca: I've been writing as long as I can remember.I've written poetry, journals, short stories ...creative outlet for me.
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Rebecca: Not at all.
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Rebecca: Glass-Slipper-dot.com is my debut novel.I've written several novels and even won writing awards with one of them, but this is my first published novel.And it's a really exciting even for me. I'm not working on another book for ImaJinn Books, which will be out in January 2002.
Jacqui: What satisfies you about your writing?
Rebecca: So many things.
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Rebecca: I get inspiration from reading, watching movies, and just watching life going on around me. At least three times a day I see something happen and say to myself, "Now that could be a great story."
Jacqui: Do you have a preference for one setting over another?Why?
Rebecca: The settings I use depend entirely on the mood of the story, so I guess I don't really have a preference.
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Rebecca: Most of the time the story idea comes first.Then I plot out a rough sketch of a more complete story.
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Rebecca: The character I'm working on at any given moment is always my favorite.Right now I'm working on a troll for my wizard story, and he's such a funny, foul, conniving, ugly, pathetic little thing that I can't help but like him.Although he's not the villain, he's a major pain in the rear for the couple in the story.
Jacqui: Have you created any secondary characters that you'd like to feature as the main character in a book yet to be written?
Rebecca: Two of the secondary characters in Glass-Slipper-dot. com will most likely have another book ...
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Rebecca: Not as important as with the Historical writer, but still important.
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Rebecca: Wizard's Moon comes out in January 2002.Then I'm hoping to continue the wizard family series with two more, but that will depend on my publisher.
Jacqui: In your writing career, have you received any awards or nominations for your work you'd like to tell your fans about?
Rebecca: With a book called Christmas Spirit (a ghost story) I won both the prestigious Orange Rose contest and the Midwest Fiction Writers Contest.I'm still really proud of that book, although I haven't found a publisher for it yet.
Jacqui: What did it feel like to sell your first book?
Rebecca: Surreal at first.Then when reality hit, I laughed, I cried ... It's been a long-time goal, so it was pretty darned exciting!And very validating!
Jacqui: Who has influenced you the most in terms of developing your personal writing?
Rebecca: Gosh, that's a toughie.So many people have touched my writing life, and all of them have made an impact.My Orange County chapter of Romance Writers is the most supportive, giving group, and through the workshops and friendships there I've learned to write MY stories.
Jacqui: What is your writing schedule?Could you briefly tell your fans about a typical day in your life?
Rebecca: I usually write four days a week (or more if I'm getting close to deadline).
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Rebecca: I have to tell you, I have--hands down--the most romantic husband in the world.He has come up with some incredible romantic getaways.Walking on the beach in the moonlight on some quiet Caribbean island is number one on my list.The warm breeze, a gazillion stars, the sounds of the water, and my hero at my side ... Jacqui: What type of author are you?Do you plot and plan the story before you actually sit down to write it, or are you more of a "fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants" writer?
Rebecca: I plot and plan, then re-plan and plot some more.Once I have a strong feeling for where I want to story to go, I start writing.But if the characters or plot take an unexpected turn, I usually go with it.
Jacqui: Is there anything in particular, like music, etc., that helps you get into the mood to write?
Rebecca: I have about a hundred CD's in my office.I play anything from Christmas music to Enya, depending on the mood of the scene I'm writing.
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Rebecca: Someone told me years ago that you should always have several projects going at once.
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Rebecca: Something quite simple, really.
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Rebecca: Besides the "Just do it," advice, I'd have to say, learn your craft.
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Rebecca: Romance novels are about empowering women, and that's an important issue for me. I'm a bit of a feminist in that way.
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Rebecca: I hope I'm still evolving.I started with smaller stories and now I'm writing bigger books.I've learned to weave more complex sub-plots in with the romance, and that's fun.
Jacqui: Have you dreamed of writing a particular type of story or even a story in a different genre that you haven't done as yet?
Rebecca: I guess I already answered this one.Yes.
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Rebecca: The best thing is that I set my own schedule.
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Rebecca: That's always a toughie.
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Rebecca: Honesty.I guess I have trust issues, but I want to know that I can believe what a person is saying.
Jacqui: If you weren't a writer, what would you be?
Rebecca: I've got to do the Whinny The Pooh thing here and tap my forehead and say, "Think, think, think." I've always been fascinated with archeology, so maybe an archeologist.But then, I'd just come home from a dig and write about it.
Jacqui: What is the most romantic city or place for you?
Rebecca: An ancient city in Sicily called Taormina.
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Rebecca: A strong conflict between the hero and heroine.Strong, sensual images.Personal growth of the characters that culminate in a happy ending.
Jacqui: What are some of your hobbies and do you ever incorporate them into your characters' lives?
Rebecca: My husband and I love to travel and to hike.
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Rebecca: Sure.
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Rebecca: I just finished a tour of signings and I'm in the planning stages of future signings.
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Rebecca: At the above web site.Or they can e-mail me at: books@rebecca-anderson.com.Or they can snail mail me at: PMB 268, 231 E. Alessandro Blvd, #A, Riverside, CA 92508-6039.
Jacqui: Rebecca, interviewing you has been truly wonderful.Thanks so much for your time!
Visit Rebecca's website at www.rebecca-anderson.com
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