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Which book should everyone read?
Claire: Oooh, tough one, there are so many! I'm going to
say Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, THE Gothic novel. I love the story behind it,
about Mary and her husband, Percy Bysshe Shelley, spending a summer with Lord
Byron on the shore of Lake Geneva. It was a stormy evening and the group of
friends challenged each other to write a scary story – it was the birth of
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus. It shows what a simple challenge can
lead to and is a thrilling read.
Tim: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki because it opens
your eyes to how the world really works.
Please tell us in one sentence only, why we should read
your book.
Claire: You should read it because it is motivating and
inspiring, and because you will learn tips from the masters.
Tim: If you're thinking of publishing a book, or you want
your current book to sell better, the ideas in Interviews with Indie Authors
will really inspire you.
How do you react to a bad review?
Claire: If it's quite personal and attacking then I get
upset, but I count my blessings and move on. You can't please everyone.
Tim: I ignore bad reviews.
Who are your favorite authors of all time?
Claire: D H Lawrence, Jane Austen, Patricia Cornwell and
Stephen King.
Tim: Douglas Adams and Isaac Asimov.
What was your favorite children's book?
Claire: Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Tim: The Tripods Trilogy by John Christopher
What TV show/movie/book do you watch/read that you'd be
embarrassed to admit?
Claire: The Australian soaps “Neighbours” and “Home and
Away”
Tim: The same
If you could invite any 5 people to dinner who would
you choose?
Claire: Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII, Jesus, Robert Dudley
(Elizabeth I's favourite) and Elizabeth I.
Tim: Jay Abraham, Prince, Kylie Minogue, Arthur C. Clarke
and R. Buckminster Fuller.
What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
Claire: Ben and Jerry's Cookie Dough
Tim: Vanilla
Night owl, or early bird?
Claire: Night owl
Tim: Early bird, but I end up burning the candle at both
ends!
One food you would never eat?
Claire: Dessicated coconut
Tim: Brussel sprouts
Skittles or M&Ms?
Claire: M&Ms
Tim: Skittles
What inspired you to want to become a writer?
Claire: When I was eleven, we did a project on islands and
part of it was to write a story about an island. I did a Famous Five type story
and instead of writing a page, like the rest of my class, I wrote over twenty
and had it published in the school magazine. My teacher told me that one day I
would be a famous writer and I have held on to those words ever since.
Tim: I'm not a writer, my role is layout, formatting,
graphic design and I also set up and manage websites related to the books.
Tell us your most rewarding experience since being
published.
Claire: I am blown away whenever I read emails from
readers telling me how much they've enjoyed my writing and I also loved getting
to the 25,000 sales mark in just over six months.
Tim: How helpful the authors we interviewed for Interviews
with Indie Authors have been. They were so giving of their time and advice,
and have been a huge support.
What's one piece of advice you would give aspiring
authors?
Claire: Never stop learning and never stop writing.
Tim: It's very easy to procrastinate and worry about every
single little detail of your book. Although it's good to have a plan, it will
undoubtedly change as soon as you start writing. Just get on with it and worry
about the details later.
If a movie was made about your life, who would you want
to play the lead role and why?
Claire: Sandra Bullock because she always plays quirky,
fun characters.
Tim: Ewan McGregor because he seems to be a similar
character to me.
What's the best advice anyone has ever given you?
Claire: Mark Victor Hansen and Jack Canfield talk about
the power of focus and I have found that when I focus on things then everything
comes together and is successful.
Tim: “It aint what you do, it's the way that you do it”!
Which authors have influenced you most? How?
Claire: CJ Lyons. Her thrillers are brilliant and she
gives great advice for aspiring authors.
Tim: Jay Abraham
Give us a glimpse into a typical day in your day
starting when you wake up till you lie down again.
Claire: Shower, have breakfast, answer emails, write blog
posts, write for book projects, help Tim with lunch, eat lunch, write and help
children with homework, eat tea, spend time with the children, put children to
bed then either chill out or write, depending on deadlines.
Tim: Walk the dogs, shower, have breakfast, take the kids
to school, answer emails, do web design work and book publishing, cook and eat
lunch, work on the computer again and help the children with their homework,
eat tea, spend time with the children and chill out.
Favorite places to travel?
Claire: We've just visited the Spanisg city of Seville and
it was amazing, I can't wait to go back.
Tim: The Greek Islands.
Favorite music?
Claire: Journey. “Don't stop believing” is my theme song!
Tim: Ozric Tentacles
If you could jump in to a book, and live in that
world.. which would it be?
Claire: I'd love to jump into the Harry Potter books and
go to Hogwarts.
Tim: The restaurant at the end of the universe from the
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series.
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Thank you so much for hosting our interview.
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