I was having a long overdue clean up of my laptop this morning and came across this interview I did as a guest blogger some time ago. I had such fun with it, that I thought I’d update it and share it afresh.
The questions come from a friend I asked to pretend she didn’t know me! Yes- I know that’s a little bit mad- but I’m a writer- insanity is only ever inches away!!
Do you just write as Jenny, or do you have multiple personas?
I currently have one other ‘me’ as well as Jenny, and that’s Kay Jaybee- an erotica writer of the ‘full on’ persuasion. (There may be another ‘me’ coming soon- I’ll say no more for now…)
- Are you more like Kay or Jenny in real life?
Jenny- no question!
- Do you love coffee as much as the characters in your first Jenny Kane novel, Another Cup of Coffee?
Even more than they do! I can’t write without a coffee close at hand, and I have to have one first thing in the morning or my day doesn’t go well!
- How do you take it?
Black- nothing added- Americano for preference
- How many cups do you drink a day?
Too many
- Do you really write in cafes and coffee shops like JK Rowling?
I really do. I even have my own corner in my local cafe- there’s a plaque on the wall to prove it! Not only that, but I am now employed by a brilliant group called Phoenix Somerset to visit Independent coffee shops and blog about my experiences there. Dream job!
- What is your favourite hot drink – apart from coffee?
Coffee is the only hot drink I like- I HATE tea, and I’m allergic to milk, so can’t have hot chocolate, latte etc
- Favourite colour?
Purple
- Boots, trainers or heels?
Boots – I am not sporty, and I’d break my neck in heels. I am very clumsy!
- Are the characters in Another Cup of Coffee based on real people?
Almost all of them are.
- Which ones?
My lips are sealed.
- Spoil sport- give us a clue?
I knew three of them at University- although I obviously wrote exaggerated versions of them- and they are all still my friends and totally lovely.
- What did you study at University?
I did an Archaeology degree and then a Medieval History for a PhD.
- Ohhh- like Amy in Another Cup of Coffee did…?
Yes- just like Amy did- well, the archaeology bit- I think I can guess the next question!
- So are you Amy?
I am a little tiny bit, but only a little bit. I more like the character of Kit, who writes for a living (or tries to!)
- You feature Kew Gardens in the book, have you been there, or did you just research in on Google?
I’ve been there many times. I love just wandering around the various greenhouses- and sitting in the cafes of course!
- What would you say always surprises people when they meet you?
That I wear hearing aids. I am 80% deaf.
- Do you prefer being Kay Jaybee- Queen of BDSM Kink- or Jenny Kane- Writer of book chocolate?
I love being both of them – it is wonderful to be able to create such different styles of work, and thus- hopefully- make more people happy when they read! (Well- that’s the plan!)
- What is Jenny going to do next?
The final book in the 5 part Another Cup of Coffee series is due out this summer. Another Glass of Champagne is a full length novel which concludes the adventures of Amy, Kit, Jack, Megan and friends. I am about to start the publishers edits for this. I am also busily drafting the sequel to Abi’s House– which will be called Abi’s Neighbour.
Apart from the writing, I am helping to organise the second Tiverton Literary Festival, which will run from 8th-12th June.
- What is Kay doing next?
Kay’s erotica is largely on hold for a while, as it is Jenny’s turn to tap away at my computer keyboard- except for on Wednesdays. On ‘Wicked Wednesday’ I write as Kay all day- I am currently writing a new novella- but my lips are sealed as it what it will be about!
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You can buy all the ‘Another Cup of…’ stories from all good retailers, including Amazon.
For example,you can buy the first in the series, Another Cup of Coffee here…
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Happy reading,
Jenny x
Phaedra
Great blog Jenny I enjoyed, sharing.