Welcome
to Jagged Edge!
Would you like to tell us a little
about yourself?
I'm Cynthia Sally Haggard, author of
THWARTED QUEEN. I was born and raised in Surrey, England but have lived in the
US for 30 years. Yes, I am related to H. Rider Haggard, author of SHE and KING
SOLOMON'S MINES.
What inspired you to write?
It was a complete accident. I was
making a transition from bench scientist to science writer and I signed up for
some creative writing courses to improve my prose. I became hooked on creative
writing.
What authors influenced you as a
writer?
Since I write historical novels, I was
influenced mainly by other writers of the genre. People like Phillippa Gregory,
Elizabeth Chadwick, Margaret George, Rosemary Sutcliff, Juliet Mariller and
Elizabeth Goudge.
What is your favorite quote?
"Tomorrow is another day"
If you could jump in to a book, and
live in that world, which would it be?
The Paris of Ernest Hemingway, as
described in PARIS WIFE.
What is at least one thing that every
writer needs to have or do?
Every person who writes to sell a book
must set themselves to learn the craft of writing properly, and realize that
this is a life-long process.
Are your books different than your
personal favorite books by other authors?
I like to read about subversive women,
and that is what I like to write about too. So no, I think the books I try to
write are like my personal favorites.
What led you to writing in this genre?
I read historical novels as a child,
and have continued to read them throughout my life. It is a natural fit for me.
What is your favorite part of the
writing process?
Dreaming about characters and the
difficulties they get themselves into.
Least favorite part of the writing
process?
I love writing, so don't really have a
least favorite part.
What are you currently working on?
A novel set in Sicily in the early
middle ages.
Where readers can find you?
LAST QUESTION:
Was there a question you wish I would
have asked but didn't?
No. I enjoyed answering your questions. Thank you for
interviewing me.
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