Without this, she doubts she would be a writer. Interview w/ @QuigleyAlicia
We're pleased to introduce
Alicia Quigley
Author of
A Collector's Item
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Lightning Round
Glitter or camouflage?
Can I have glittery camouflage?
Red or white?
White. Heaven is found in a glass of chilled white wine on a quiet summer afternoon.
Favorite snack or food to eat while writing
Anything dark chocolate
Can I have glittery camouflage?
Red or white?
White. Heaven is found in a glass of chilled white wine on a quiet summer afternoon.
Favorite snack or food to eat while writing
Anything dark chocolate
Serious Round
How has technology hurt or helped you as an author?
Honestly, without technology I doubt I'd be a writer. Oh, I may still jot down stories in a notebook, but the advent of e-publishing made my career possible.
Would you ever write a book with a taboo or controversial subject matter that you knew would offend some of your readers?
Actually, I do. I try to stay as historically accurate as possible with my Regency books. Inevitably, the topic of infidelity arises. It was common practice in that time period for people to marry for personal/family/societal benefit and not for love. So, after the wife produced the requisite "heir and a spare," the couple often conducted romantic affairs outside the marriage. Modern readers, however, cannot stand that happening! I even had one reader complain of "adultery" when the hero returned to his mistress after *only dancing* with the heroine once - the only time he'd ever met her. I'm changing my approach on the subject in future books, as I really don't want to upset my readers. The whole point of writing is to entertain them, after all!
Honestly, without technology I doubt I'd be a writer. Oh, I may still jot down stories in a notebook, but the advent of e-publishing made my career possible.
Would you ever write a book with a taboo or controversial subject matter that you knew would offend some of your readers?
Actually, I do. I try to stay as historically accurate as possible with my Regency books. Inevitably, the topic of infidelity arises. It was common practice in that time period for people to marry for personal/family/societal benefit and not for love. So, after the wife produced the requisite "heir and a spare," the couple often conducted romantic affairs outside the marriage. Modern readers, however, cannot stand that happening! I even had one reader complain of "adultery" when the hero returned to his mistress after *only dancing* with the heroine once - the only time he'd ever met her. I'm changing my approach on the subject in future books, as I really don't want to upset my readers. The whole point of writing is to entertain them, after all!
Wacky Question
Would you rather write during a snowstorm or a thunderstorm?
Whichever one is less likely to knock out my electricity. Pesky power outages take away my writing time.
Whichever one is less likely to knock out my electricity. Pesky power outages take away my writing time.
