Hi Jennifer! Great to have you here today - I'm looking forward to catching up with you and finding out more about your latest release, Addicted To Love. Let's kick off with my questions...
1.)
What is your favourite thing about yourself?
Oh wow, that’s a tough question, since I hate talking
about myself and feel weird bragging (which makes self promotion a real
challenge!). I guess what I like about myself is my ability to find humor in
most things. If I can laugh about something, it automatically improves the
situation, and if I can make someone else laugh, then hopefully I’m making them
feel good about themselves or better about something they might be going
through.
2.)
What do you wish you’d known before you started
writing?
I wish I’d known how important it is to develop a
thick skin. Writing and reading are subjective and no one is going to like
everything I do. If I can learn to accept that, it becomes a lot easier to deal
with criticism, accept the valuable points, and let the rest go.
3.)
Share a romantic moment in your life.
That would have to be dancing with my husband at the
top of the Empire State Building in New York City. We were dating, it was New
Year’s Eve and it was just about perfect.
4.)
Is there one subject you’d never write about as
an author? What is it?
I write romance, so that’s the subject I like to stick
to. I’m not sure my writing style or my personality fit with writing anything
else.
5.)
Do you have any suggestions to help someone
become a better writer? If so, what are they?
Read a lot, in a variety of different genres and
styles. Watch TV and movies and examine the dialogue for what you like and
don’t like. Clear your head by going to museums or gardens or the beach—really
anywhere that fills you creatively. Then sit down and write, and keep writing
until you’re finished. Don’t give up no matter what others might say.
6.)
If you could be the original author for any
book, what would it be? Why?
I’d love to be J.K.Rowling. Not because she’s so
successful, but because her mind is amazing. The fictional worlds she creates,
the take she has on the real world and the way she relates to people is just
inspiring.
7.)
What did you do growing up that got you into
trouble?
I really didn’t get into trouble all that much growing
up—I’m an only child, so there weren’t that many opportunities for me to do so.
I think I probably cause more trouble as an adult. J
8.)
If I came to your house for dinner what would
you prepare for me? Why?
Oh, that would be fun! Well, first of all, I’d prepare
way too much food, because I’m terrible at portion size and growing up in my
family, the biggest sin was not serving enough food. You could be forgiven for
murder, but not for not having enough food. So we’d start with cheese and
crackers, hummus and pita, veggies and dip. I might add some hot appetizers,
like a spinach roll or an artichoke dip. For the main course, I’d probably
prepare a broiled sirloin and maybe some garlic shrimp as well, along with a
rice and mushroom pilaf and either roasted vegetables or a salad of some sort.
And then, of course, there’d be dessert. Definitely chocolate, but maybe
something else, just in case. And that would totally depend on my mood. I know
you like wine, so there would be plenty of that. So, when are you coming over?
Hannah Cohen is a young executive with a meddlesome grandmother and a troubled brother. She’d like nothing better than to find her own Mr. Right, after too many Mr. Wrongs. A sexy older man with a teenage daughter was never in her plans.
As they navigate their relationship through adolescent attitudes and grandmotherly interference, they realize age is just a number and love can be right in front of them. But when the terrible truth of Dan’s former struggles is exposed, Hannah must decide if she can get past his deception and allow love to conquer all.
Biography: Jennifer started telling herself
stories as a little girl when she couldn’t fall asleep at night. Her favorite
stories to write are those with smart, sassy, independent heroines; handsome,
strong and slightly vulnerable heroes; and her stories always end with happily
ever after.
In the real world, she’s the mother of two
amazing daughters and wife of one of the smartest men she knows. When she’s not
writing, she loves to laugh with family and friends, is a pro at finding
whatever her kids lost in plain sight, and spends way too much time closing
doors that should never have been left open. She believes humor is the only way
to get through the day and doesn’t share her chocolate.
She writes contemporary romance, some of
which are mainstream and some of which involve Jewish characters. All are
available through Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
The Wild Rose Press: https://catalog.thewildrosepress.com/all-titles/5133-addicted-to-love.html?search_query=jennifer+wilck&results=2
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Addicted-Love-Serendipity-Book-1-ebook/dp/B071HZQS4S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499096714&sr=8-1&keywords=jennifer+wilck
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/addicted-to-love-jennifer-wilck/1126454796?ean=2940157486310
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/addicted-to-love-13
Social Media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JWilck
Website: http://www.jenniferwilck.com
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jenniferwilck/
Thanks so much for having me, Rachel!
ReplyDeleteFun interview! Great to get to know you a little better. And what time should I be over for that dinner?
ReplyDelete; )
Ha! Just give me a few days...
DeleteHey Jennifer! Telling yourself stories I think is part of being an only child. I did the same, and wrote stories for friend's birthdays and Christmas, since money was scarce in my family. With an overactive imagination, I got into a bit of trouble as a child, but learned from my errors. LOL Though there were always dragons, fairies, unicorns, vampires and werewolves in my back yard. Your writing tip was right on! Best of luck with Addicted to Love!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Tena. I never thought of the stories being connected to being an only child, but you might be right!
DeleteEnjoyed your interview, Jennifer. I always like learning more about other authors. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks, CB, I do as well.
DeleteDancing on top of the Empire State Building on New Year's Eve?! So totally romantic. *dreamy sigh*
ReplyDeleteHave you ever thought about including that scene in a story?!?!?!?
I might include it someday!
DeleteI'm coming to your house for dinner, Jennifer! Great interview! Wishing you all the best!:)
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome to! Thank you!
DeleteBeing able to laugh at ourselves is so important, Jennifer. Loved the post. Your ability to find things lost in plain sight is invaluable--wish you lived closer to me :)
ReplyDeleteOh no, not you too! :)
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