|
URL:
www.janbowles.com
ABOUT JAN BOWLES
At present, Jan Bowles lives in the East of England, UK.
She would like to think she's a free spirit, having lived in
various parts of the UK and Europe. When she was younger she
lived in Los Angeles. She travelled by car across the entire
length of Route 66 to Chicago and then finally linked the
journey to New York. It was an experience that Jan has never
forgotten.
Jan has an inquiring mind, and will often muse about events
having an everlasting effect on the human psyche. There is
always a reason why people act the way they do. You just have to
look below the surface. She hopes to bring these ideas to her
writing.
When she's not writing Jan likes to paint large landscapes and
sweeping vistas. She loves walking, and there's nothing more
she'd rather do than stand on the top of a hill with the wind
blowing through her hair, and yep, if it's raining that's all
the better. Jan say's there's nothing like nature to make one
feel truly alive.
INTERVIEW
Q. Are your characters pure fantasy, or are they based on people
you have met?
A. A combination of both really. Sometimes I will see a drop
dead gorgeous guy in the street and think to myself, "You are
going to be in my next book." And sometimes I create a hero
purely out of my own imagination.
Q. Do you always like your hero to be tall, dark and handsome?
A. Tall certainly, but not always with dark hair--more
importantly, they need to be assertive, confident and very sexy.
They also have a more gentle side that only the heroine gets to
experience.
Q. Why did you choose to submit your work to Siren-Bookstrand?
A. This is my first book published with Siren-Bookstrand. I
researched the market thoroughly and then sent the manuscript to
Siren-Bookstrand. Luckily, they liked it.
Q. How long does it take you to write a 50,000-60,000 word
manuscript?
A. Depends really from book to book. I know from personal
experience that I can't force my writing. When I am warm,
relaxed and happy, it just flows out of me.
Q. Do your family and friends offer any support or inspiration
for your books?
A. I think nearly all writers need help and encouragement. I am
lucky--I have friends and a lovely husband who is always on hand
to advise when the words just won't flow.
Q. Do you enjoy writing books, or is it a chore?
A. I absolutely love writing books and have been writing for
many years. If it became a chore, it would be time to give it
up.
Q. Do you have a favourite location or setting for your books?
A. I have used many locations over the years, from Antigua to
Australia, England to Egypt. My latest book is set in Texas and
Canada. I am well travelled and it's sometimes an advantage to
use locations I'm familiar with.
Q. How do you get emotion into your writing?
A. Life experience is a big help. The more you have experienced
the ups and downs that life has to offer, the more equipped you
are to write about emotional issues.
Q. Have you ever seen a 'Siren Hero' in real life, or anyone
that comes close?
A. Of course, but they are often a fleeting illusion. My husband
gets my vote.
Q. Are you willing to tackle 'dark subjects' in order to get
emotional depth?
A. I actually relish the 'dark subjects'. They're much more
interesting and something I can really get my teeth into.
|
