I live in Southern California with my husband. When not busy with family and other work (the dark side of life) I like to exercise, read and read and read.
I'm a novice technocrat and of course love to write.
I have many past lives, which are revealed in my writing. Some good, some naughty. Always nice enough for Santa.
http://www.janieemaus.com
https://twitter.com/janie5010
INTERVIEW:
If you could travel in a Time Machine would you go back to the past or into the future?
Although I love all things sci fi, I'd love to travel back to the Covered Wagon Days. I'd love to experience traveling across the country, slowly, without all of today's technology.
What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
Mocha Almond Fudge from Baskin Robbins.
If you could meet one person who has died who would you choose?
Dr. Seuss
Please tell us in one sentence only, why we should read your book.
It's a fun, fast moving story about a love and astrology that will keep you entertained while learning a bit about the stars along the way.
Any other books in the works? Goals for future projects?
I am currently working on a Young Adult Time Travel which takes place in 1968.
What inspired you to want to become a writer?
I think I was born with the desire to write. Ever since I can remember, I've been telling stories.
What's one piece of advice you would give aspiring authors?
Keep writing. Believe in yourself. Don't give up. Listen to advice from your mentors, but don't lose your own voice.
If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?
On any beach, so that I could fall asleep at night listening to the waves.
What is your favorite Quote?
"When there is no place left to fall, everything falls in place."
When you were little, what did you want to be when you "grew up"?
I've always wanted to be a writer. And when I finally "grow up" I hope I can say I've touched a few people with my stories.
What was your favorite children's book?
The Wind In the Willow
If you were a bird, which one would you be?
A hummingbird.
If you were a super hero what would your kryptonite be?
The ability to time travel
What do you do in your free time?
Free time? What's that? If I had any, I'd catch up on sleep.
If someone wrote a book about your life, what would the title be?
The fun, funky, big-haired optimist
Favorite music?
Anything by The Beatles
Chocolate or Vanilla?
Chocolate
Regular or Diet?
Regular
Pizza or Pasta?
Pasta
Sweet or Salty?
Salty, most definitely.
Cats or Dog?
Dog
Apples or Oranges?
Apples
Text or Talk?
Talk
What is something people would be surprised to know about you?
I've always wanted to be a song writer.
A story about crushes, conflicts and astrological confusion.Finally, after years of making love predictions for her friends, fifteen-year-old astrologer, Emma Seigel, sees a boyfriend in her future. But there’s one big problem. Mercury is heading for Retrograde in four weeks, and she sure knows what that means. It’s like an astrological PMS. A disastrous time to start a new relationship.Using her school newspaper column, Emmastrology, she sets a plan in motion and within a week lands hottie Evan Randolph as her boyfriend. She’s a Taurus. He’s a Capricorn. Both earth signs. What could be more perfect? But is he as perfect as her prediction claims him to be? The stars are telling her it’s right. But her heart says it’s all wrong.Everyday her feelings are growing stronger for someone else, a Leo, so totally not the sign for her. And to make matters even worse, Emma’s actions, caused by her unflinching belief in astrology, get her in trouble with her best friends in the whole world.Time is running out. Can Emma straighten up this mess she’s in before Mercury goes Retrograde again?
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I really enjoyed this interview! Made me want to sit on the beach, eat B-R Mocha Almond Fudge and read your book!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun book. I really enjoyed the interview. I love the beach, The Beatles, and hummingbirds. Great information.
ReplyDelete~Jess
Love her first book, can't wait for the next one. I love the idea of time traveling back to the 60s! Thanks for sharing the interview with us. Now I"m hungry for Mocha Almond Fudge ice cream. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for having me here. I am currently at the SCBWI conference and will be checking in when I can.
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Tina
ReplyDeleteI could go for some of that ice cream right now.
Janie
DMS
ReplyDeleteIt was really fun to write. Thanks for stopping by.
Cool--a fiction book about astrology. You don't often see that! I remember how my interest in the subject began in my teens--let's hope today's adolescents feel the same way. I bet they do. :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat interview!! I always love getting to know more about authors, especially with fun/random questions like some of the ones you chose =D
ReplyDeleteGreat interview! I get to sleep in a covered wagon this year. :) Your book sounds awesome!!
ReplyDeleteIliana
ReplyDeleteI hope my book introduces astrology to a lot teens. Thanks so much for your comment.
Bookbitereviews - These questions were really fun to answer.
ReplyDeleteCiara - Have fun in that covered wagon!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the interview, particularly the time travel question. I often think about what I'd change if I could travel back in time. But then there's the paradox of what else would change as a result. It's mind boggling!
ReplyDeleteSorry if I am posting at a wrong place... but just take a look at my new launched book. I am a new author and my first book is called "The Ghost of stone wall". This is a fiction book which is based on the stonewall riots which happened in 1969 in New York City. Check out on my website ghostsofstonewall.com or you can buy it from amazone, http://www.amazon.com/The-Ghosts-Stonewall-Alderin-Ordell/dp/1475066856/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339083537&sr=8-1
ReplyDeleteThis is a great interview! Loved all your answers, Janie! Especially this one: 'If someone wrote a book about your life, what would the title be?'
ReplyDeleteThe fun, funky, big-haired optimist -- sounds exactly like the title I would choose for my own. Big hair rules! And positivity is my mantra. :D
Chefcheri- Time travel is tricky. But what if we could just go back and observe without changing anything?
ReplyDeleteEvelyn Jules - Big Hair does rule. Except when it keeps clogging up the bathtub drain!
ReplyDeleteHi Janie-I had forgotten about Wind in the Willows...loved that one too!
ReplyDeleteAmy - Yes, I absolutely loved that book.
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