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Who is Jacqui Jacoby?
Who am I? I am the writer of stories and the creator of worlds. I delve into places other people's minds don't go and I do it talking to myself, talking to walls and plotting out the next days stories while I fall asleep at night. "So if they ... then they would" is my favorite question. I love to be alone, have no problem with ten hours days at "work" as I really don't see a whole lot of it as work. I am happy in what I do and who I am. I am vain as a hobby--I think every woman should be. I have a ego that takes me into places others fear to trend ("Ms. Roberts, would you be available for an interview on Saturday at noon?"). I am not big on "human" friends as most of mine are imaginary or have grey fur.<g>
Who is your favorite author?
I have always loved Clive Cussler. Started reading him when I was fifteen. I haven't read one in awhile but I have met him several times and that was fairly awesome as it was he, through his work, who moved me toward action and suspense. The paranormal I added myself.
Do you listen to music while you write?
Yes. Generally bubblegum rock: Bay City Rollers, Shaun and David Cassidy. The Monkees. I also have a Kinks play list I find it very soothing and some Who when I want to mix it up. I am a die hard Who fan.
What do you do to relax?
I do what I do the rest of the time. Writing is not merely a job to me. It's what I love to do. I generally work seven days a week, 6-10 hours days ... not because it's "work" about because it's what I love to do. I'm working with The Dead Men again and that is a great place to hang out.
Tell us about your book...
Bystander was a ride. I wrote the whole thing in just thirteen days in a rush of adrenaline that felt amazing. The story, the characters, they all took shape out of people and places I knew from the past. The image of a stalker was deeply dark to me and deviling into the research to make him bad, exciting. Picking the crew to slow him down equally as much.
Bystander is the story of Beth Hardwick, reader on the Snap Shots set in Hollywood, California. Just out of a bad relationship with Mile Criswell, she thought he would disappear and she could move on. Miles had serious other plans. It took the involvement of her boss, former spot light hot shot and current Snap Shot producer to step in and rescue her. Sean, world famous for his dating as well as his movies has two passions in his life: his son and his cats. And the way the cats boss him around, you would think they ruled the world.
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Congratulations on yet another release!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelly!! Sure am having fun.
DeleteCats do rule the world:)
ReplyDeleteI can't get over you finishing a book in 13 days.
Hi, Nas.
Yeah, sorta took me by surprise, too. Was amazing fun.
DeleteHi Sandra!
DeleteHi Nas. Hi Jacqui. 13 days. Must have been some adrenalin rush !! Sounds amazing!!
ReplyDeleteThank you. It was. Bounced ideas off the spouse, did research as I went and and ... wrote it.
DeleteHello Denise,
DeleteGlad you could drop in and read the interview!
Thirteen days to write a book?!? I am in awe. Sounds like an interesting book, too. Congratulations! But shame on you for wearing out your poor muse like that...:)
ReplyDeleteNot even close ... LOL
DeleteHi Susan...ask her about the poor editor who had to slog through that draft after thirteen days of completing...~0-0~
DeleteI'm more comfortable with animals too. I have lots of online friends but no real like friends, just a few family members. Congrats on the new book.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary. I'm the same way. I like cats. You can count on them.
DeleteCongratulations on the release... that's so exciting... I like to hear that you write for fun and relaxation... you are a true writer xox ♡
ReplyDeleteThanks ... I just always thought these voices followed me begging me to write down their stories. You really have to be careful what company you are in when you say that ...LOL
DeleteCongratulations to Jacqui! The book sounds wonderful. I don't think of writing as just work either. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's those two questions together that cause trouble: "What do you do for a living?" and "What are your hobbies?" Um ...
DeleteLove a good story that includes bossy cats! Sounds great.
ReplyDeleteIt's Donnie. You'll meet him. Not much you can when he's in your way ... LOL
ReplyDeleteI like your answers, Jacqui!
ReplyDeleteThank you William. They mean I never have to grow up. ^,,^
DeleteThat's great that writing is both a job and a way for you to relax. Congratulations on the book!
ReplyDeleteEnjoying what you do is important, I think. Thank you.
DeleteCongrats to Jacqui. I haven't read Cussler yet, but I do enjoy The Who.
ReplyDeleteCussler's *great*. I would try it ... and really, can you get enough Who? Long Live Rock
DeleteCongrats, Jacqui! I agree--how can it be work if we love it? I write ten hours a day sometimes and I've been called a "workaholic." I prefer to refer to it as a "writeaholic!"
ReplyDeleteGood title. I do it with a timer set to 45 minutes one, then 15 off. Then I move some. Good luck.
DeleteHi Jacqui. Nice to meet you. Your new book sounds fascinating. And it has cats, which makes it a winner. Congratulations. Best of luck to you.
ReplyDeleteThe cats wandered in, wanted names (provided by my son) and then they took up residence. I get a lot of research on this one.
DeleteLove the idea of writing in a frenzy of inspiration. Congratulations on your new book!
ReplyDeleteI cannot imagine writing a book in 13 days. Makes my current pace feel like a snail's pace for sure! Wow! Congrats to Jacqui!
ReplyDelete~Jess
That's pretty fast to write a book. Happy New Year!
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