Recently, I was lucky enough to be interviewed by the fabulous Helen and Rob or, as they are better known, the Stationery Freaks.

If you’d like to listen to the podcast, then here’s the link.

An interview with author Jenny Kane – prolific writer & collector of notebooks

It was great fun to do. I apologise for coming across like a writing machine! (I’m simply a writing obsessed lunatic – I’ve tried to fight it – honestly…)

Within the podcast, you’ll hear me talking about my latest notebooks. And here they are. These two beauties contain the notes for my last novel (currently with my agent for approval), and the novel I started to write this very week.

The notebook cover has to be right – it must fit the story within. If  the cover doesn’t connect to the novel I’m writing, then the story won’t work! (I am aware that is superstitious nonsense – but it also happens to be true, so there you go.)

You will also hear me talk about my pencil case. Ironically, for the first time in ages, it wasn’t at my side at the time of recording – and it’s interesting to note that I describe it in the podcast as having an art deco type pattern.

Just goes to show how long it’s been since I last really looked at it! As you can see, it has a small leaf pattern!

I simply hold onto it – I rarely look at it. I promise to pay more attention in the future!! (Isn’t it faded!!)

I particularly enjoyed the ‘Desert Island’ feature of the show – where you have to declare 5 items you’d take with you on a desert island. I confess, I got a bit carried away. If ever you needed proof that I’m one of life’s overthinkers, then this is it!

Anyway – I will leave you in peace and get on with filling my new notebook with the outline of my next novel. I should also start sourcing my next notebook – it’s never too soon to buy the next one…

Happy listening,

Jenny xx