All of Jayne’s books are spiced with humor.
Most of her books are mystery/suspense stories. Her stories that feature
heroines and heroes with psychic gifts who need each other on every level, are
my personal catnip.
I love firsts, so tell me about the moment when
you found you’d made your first sale.
JAYNE: Well, that was
so long ago that everything was done by snail mail -- what I got was a letter,
not a phone call or an email -- but it was just as thrilling, believe
me. And I still get the same thrill today when an editor tells me she
loves my book and wants to buy it.
How about the first time you dated your husband?
JAYNE: As I
recall, I had to cancel our first date because I got tickets to the Lipizzaner
Stallions show. First things first. Luckily, he gave me a second
chance. He's still around. Those horses never came back to town.
What is the most exciting moment, so far, in your
writing career?
JAYNE: The best
part of this business is that moment when the book I'm working on feels
"right" and I know intuitively that it's okay to write The End.
That never gets old.
Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick and Jayne Castle
are the identities you write under now, but I’ve heard you’ve had seven
pseudonyms altogether. I’ve tracked down your Stephanie James ID, but who were
the others? I don’t want to miss anything.
JAYNE: Oh, gosh,
I'm not sure I remember them all! I think there was a Jayne Taylor in
there for one book and a couple of Jayne Bentleys. But, hey, who's
counting? I should add that I never set out to create three separate
careers, which is what I've got now. I always figured one would work
better than the others and I'd go with it. But somehow they all three
worked. And I do love moving between my three fictional landscapes.
It's very refreshing for me as a writer.
What is your favorite pastime, other than writing?
JAYNE: Cooking,
travel and Nordstroms.
From your books, I get the feeling you are a
vegetarian. Got a recipe you want to share?
ANSWER: Our household is
low-carb and mostly vegetarian (with some fish). As for recipes, I'm
having a blast with my new Paderno vegetable spiralizer! This gadet, which
makes zucchini into noodles, has changed my life! It's put pasta back into our lives.
If you want to see what it can do, just check out this website: http://www.inspiralized.com/category/zucchini/
Any advice for new writers just starting out?
JAYNE: The best
advice I can give new writers in any genre is to join Romance Writers of
America. Best writers' organization in the world. You will learn
more about the business and the craft from RWA in six months than you will in
six years if you go it alone. Trust me. http://rwa.org/
One of Harmony’s features are a mysterious species
which look like dust bunnies. Tell us about your latest Dust Bunny.
ANSWER: The heroic
dust bunny in THE HOT ZONE is named Lyle. The story is Halloween on
Rainshadow. Need I say more? It's the perfect holiday for Rainshadow and
it's a dream come true for dust bunnies.
Halloween on Rainshadow? I can't wait! What can we look
forward to in your January release as Jayne Ann Krentz?
NEXT UP for Jayne Ann Krentz (January) is TRUST NO ONE. It's a contemporary romantic-thriller set in Washington State.
Jayne is one of my major sources of writing inspiration. I re-read her
books frequently. I try to learn technique from them, but I usually end up lost
in the story. Here are links to The Kindle previews of
Amanda Quick, Otherwise Engaged
The
Hot Zone, which has no
preview, is available as a paperback at your local bookstore. It's also available on Kindle or Audible book.
Jayne, I cannot thank you enough for stopping
by.
I have a paperback copy of The Hot Zone to mail to one lucky commenter.
Love her!!! Great interview!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Rachel. I am busy re-reading the rainshadow books before starting The Hot Zone,
DeleteNice interview. I love email, and would go nuts waiting for snail mail...lol We have become so spoilt.
ReplyDeleteYour new novel sounds great. :)
-Cheryl
Thanks for commenting, Cheryl
DeleteWhat a terrific interview. I admire that Jayne can juggle so many different sub genres of romance. And I want to go click on that spiral maker, love zucchini pancakes, bet I'd love zucchini pasta.
ReplyDeleteClick on it. the website is full of great recipes.
DeleteLove ya, Jayne, in whatever persona you write. As always, you made me laugh last month in San Antonio.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Becky.
DeleteI'm in awe of Jayne's ability to write across sub-genres, (and maintain 3 different pen-names. Whew! I'm daunted by the FB/Twitter/Website challenges of one identity)!!
ReplyDeleteThat was such an inspirational interview! I've always wanted to write across several genres (because I can't pick the one that suits me most) but have been told that it's not a good idea. I love that Jayne does it, and does it so successfully.
ReplyDeleteI love all her personas. I am having enough trouble managing my childrens book persona and my adult one.
DeleteFascinating that she "never set out to create three separate careers, which is what I've got now. I always figured one would work better than the others and I'd go with it. But somehow they all three worked." Enjoyed this interview soooo much!! Kate, writing as Katie O'Boyle
ReplyDeleteInspiring interview! Like everyone else, I am impressed by Jayne's ability to write across several genres. And I will be looking into the spiralizer!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Joann. I cant wait to try the spiralizer.
DeleteSusan, thanks for inviting me to chat today and thanks to all of those who dropped in to comment. I appreciate your interest in my books. And, yes, I can highly recommend that Paderno spiralizer! For those of us looking to cut carbs and/or calories, it's a real game-changer. And I have to tell you, I was never a fan of zucchini. But this machine has changed my life!
ReplyDeleteMy son is getting the spiralizer as a birthday present. I can't wait to taste the results.
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I actually had a fan girl moment over this interview! I love Jayne in all her many forms!
ReplyDeleteSo do I. I am so glad I get to go to her signing and lecture at Page 2 books Saturday.
DeleteJayne Ann Krentz suggested I join RWA about 20 years ago. She's long been my inspiration. Thanks for the great interview!
ReplyDeleteLoved this interview and I, too,had a fan-girl moment. How exciting to read about the inner workings of Jayne Ann Krentz. Guess I'll have to check out that spiral veggie thingy as well. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat interview and what fun! Thank you for sharing, Susan.
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