This week our Feature on Author: Joanne Austen Brown. She has a new book out, The War Rings.
Joanne writes Historical Romance, Murder Mysteries and Time Travel Romances. She has a murder mystery series called the Always series and a time travel series called Come with Me.
First published in 2020 she has become a very popular writer both in Australia and the US.
She loves to write. She has seven novels, three novellas, and a short story under her belt now.
She is happily married with two grown-up sons. And with four granddaughters and two kitty cats there is never a dull moment in her home.
- How do you come up with the ideas for new stories?
That’s a great question. I let my imagination take me. Sometimes a dream it. But usually, a story or real-life experience will take me on a walk and that what I love about writing.
- Does writer's block ever happen to you?
Occasionally. But not often.
- How do you/would you cope if/when it strikes?
I will do something boring like ironing or washing. That usually triggers my imagination.
- Of all the stories you've written, what's your favourite?
I love my first novel Always Louisa. I guest as it was my first. It holds a special place. But I adore my current story. The War Rings. It is based n a true story my mum told me. She lived in Amsterdam during the 2nd World War.
- Do you live in your' character's world while you write?
To some extent I do.I have conversations with them in my head so I can get to know them. I think a lot of authors do that. It’s a chance to really know where they are.
Could Marta revisit the tragedy befallen her family? Because telling them meant she would be reliving it all over again.
Were they ready for the truth?
Buy on:
Amazon Kindle Amazon Paperback
Thank you for this interview. The War Rings looks like a good story.
ReplyDeleteIt really is. Thanks for your comment
DeleteThank you for sharing this interview.
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading it
DeleteIt was a pretty good mask =) I love it too, perfect for wellness at home.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting post. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you
DeleteSounds good
ReplyDeleteIt is if I don't say so myself.
Delete"I will do something boring like ironing or washing. That usually triggers my imagination."
ReplyDeleteThat's a fun trivia!
Glad you like it Roberta.
DeleteCongratulations on the new book and thanks for this interview.
ReplyDeleteThank you and you are welcome.
DeleteThank you for highlighting this book.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thanks Jan.
DeleteI liked reading the answers. Congratulations on the new book.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading.
DeleteIt's interesting that mundane tasks trigger Joanne's imagination. I find the same as well.
ReplyDeleteIT really does. Thanks for reading. Joanne
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great book.
ReplyDeleteThanks Liz
DeleteWhat a beautiful legacy to your mom.
ReplyDeleteMuch success with The War Rings!
Thank you. It was a story that had to be written.
DeleteI have a friend who adores historical romance and has been complaining there's nothing new coming out! I'll have to ask her if she's checked out this author!
ReplyDeletesee my comment below
DeletePlease check out my webpage. I only write historical. I am getting at least 2 books done a year most of the time.
ReplyDelete