1. Your second book is called Leaves For Chloe, what is it about?
Leaves for Chloe follows the fortunes of Chloe,
after she has seen her best friend get married. She fears she will be left on
the shelf, so she goes to a fortune teller
who predicts a mixed future, between happiness and heartache.
2.
Tell us more about the main character.
Chloe is a feisty girl, who
fell in love with the wrong man and is now trying to extricate herself from
this bad relationship. She loves the country, travelling, baking – and dogs!
3.
How did the story develop?
The story developed as a follow on from All in the
Leaves, which told the story of Anna and her fortune telling. Anna is Chloe's
best friend. After telling Anna's story, it seemed natural to tell Chloe's.
However, she doesn't have the same type of fortune!
4.
You’re a writer and a painter, are these two
things connected in a way?
Oh yes, they are connected. They are both creative
and in both , you are in control of the world you create. Both require determination
to learn and never give up.
5.
What do you like most about being a writer?
I simply adore creating baddies! People magnetic on
the outside, but nasty on the inside.
6.
Imagine one of your books would be turned into
a movie, who would you cast for the main characters?
Oh, Simona, I love it when you do this. So, if I
take Leaves for Chloe,
for Chloe I would pick Katie Holmes,
I would have to pick Oded Fehr for Angus http://theberry.com/2011/01/26/afternoon-eye-candy-oded-fehr-27-photos/eye-candy-oded-fehr-1/
and for Howard
Daniel Craig
7.
If you could change something
about your life, what would you change?
Apart from living in a big castle with rooms for all my
friends, you mean? I'd change the
vertigo I suffer. A little thing, but I can't admire a view from a high point
any more.
8.
What are you working on right now?
The third book in The Leaves Series – 'The House in the
Leaves.'
9.
When you are reading a book, what are you
looking for in an author?
I look for the ability for their words to transport me to
a world that will engross me. It doesn't have to be realistic, as long as it's
consistent.
10.
What’s your favourite line in Leaves For Chloe?
'Howard, what happened to you?' I cried.
11.
What’s your favourite scene in Leaves For
Chloe?
The one where Chloe meets Howard on the mountain.
12.
Chocolate or vanilla?
Chocolate
13.Silver or gold?
Silver
14.Cats or dogs?
Dogs
15.
Sunrise or sunset?
Sunrise
16.Classic or modern?
Modern
17.Call or text?
Call
18.
Picnic or nice restaurant?
Picnic
19.
Bright colors or neutral tones?
Bright colours.
20.
Detailed or abstract?
