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INTERVIEW WITH GUEST AUTHOR MELODY JERVA |
Interview
Q: Tell us something about yourself, Melody.
A: I live in Ohio, where 'cow tipping' is a thing. Don't ask, I've never done it. I'm married and we have five children in our blended family. Yes, it's a zoo around here some days. We have three dogs. They are my fur babies. We just adopted the third, because I couldn't stand the thought of him being an outside doggie. That's just mean.
I'm a home health nurse. Poking people is my favorite thing. I will ogle your veins while we're standing in the grocery checkout. Just ignore me. My greatest wish is to live in a t-shirt and yoga pants every day, but for now I'll have to settle for the consolation of wearing pajamas (scrubs) to work.
Q: What does your writing process look like?
A: I'm a pantster. I write a general outline, then just start writing.
Q: What book do you wish you could have written?
A: That's easy--Hopeless by Colleen Hoover. It's one of my favorites. There was laughter, tears and twists that made me gasp. That book has stayed with me. Plus, everything that woman writes is magic.
Q: Do you read your reviews? Do you respond to them, good or bad? Do you have any advice on how to deal with the bad?
A: I do read reviews. I think it's important, at least at this point, to analyze any feedback. I don't respond to any, aside from a thank you. Reviews are just opinions. We're thankful for the positive, but should ignore the snarky ones.
Q: Is there a certain type of scene that's harder for you to write than others? Love? Action? Racy?
A: Love scenes are the most difficult. It's hard to find the right balance between being too graphic and using the right words to describe what's happening.
Q: Is this your first book?
A: Yes, Ella's Gifts is my first book.
Q: What are you working on now?
A: I'm currently working on the next book in the Badges of Boston series. It's a follow up to Ella's Gifts called The Impressionist.
Q: What is your next project?
A: Next project? Yikes. There are so many ideas, so little time. I'm toying with a drama and a couple of erotica ideas.
Q: If you had a superpower, what would it be?
A: I would choose to be able to stop time. Think about it. You'd never be late, also you could prevent a multitude of crimes and accidents or cause unlimited mischief.
Q: Tell us something about yourself, Melody.
A: I live in Ohio, where 'cow tipping' is a thing. Don't ask, I've never done it. I'm married and we have five children in our blended family. Yes, it's a zoo around here some days. We have three dogs. They are my fur babies. We just adopted the third, because I couldn't stand the thought of him being an outside doggie. That's just mean.
I'm a home health nurse. Poking people is my favorite thing. I will ogle your veins while we're standing in the grocery checkout. Just ignore me. My greatest wish is to live in a t-shirt and yoga pants every day, but for now I'll have to settle for the consolation of wearing pajamas (scrubs) to work.
Q: What does your writing process look like?
A: I'm a pantster. I write a general outline, then just start writing.
Q: What book do you wish you could have written?
A: That's easy--Hopeless by Colleen Hoover. It's one of my favorites. There was laughter, tears and twists that made me gasp. That book has stayed with me. Plus, everything that woman writes is magic.
Q: Do you read your reviews? Do you respond to them, good or bad? Do you have any advice on how to deal with the bad?
A: I do read reviews. I think it's important, at least at this point, to analyze any feedback. I don't respond to any, aside from a thank you. Reviews are just opinions. We're thankful for the positive, but should ignore the snarky ones.
Q: Is there a certain type of scene that's harder for you to write than others? Love? Action? Racy?
A: Love scenes are the most difficult. It's hard to find the right balance between being too graphic and using the right words to describe what's happening.
Q: Is this your first book?
A: Yes, Ella's Gifts is my first book.
Q: What are you working on now?
A: I'm currently working on the next book in the Badges of Boston series. It's a follow up to Ella's Gifts called The Impressionist.
Q: What is your next project?
A: Next project? Yikes. There are so many ideas, so little time. I'm toying with a drama and a couple of erotica ideas.
Q: If you had a superpower, what would it be?
A: I would choose to be able to stop time. Think about it. You'd never be late, also you could prevent a multitude of crimes and accidents or cause unlimited mischief.
