Chick Lit Plus is so excited to share this fun interview with the very talented, Sarah Louise Smith. Read on to find out a little more about one of our favorite authors.
When did you know writing was for you?
I’ve been writing stories since before I can remember, but it was only in my late teens and early twenties that I started to seriously entertain the idea of writing a novel and becoming an author… it then took about 10 years before I could actually sit down and write a whole, complete novel!
How would you describe your book?
My new book, Izzy’s Cold Feet, is about a girl who’s on a bit of an emotional roller-coaster. She has had a traumatic childhood, and is very confused about the man she’s about to marry. It’s (hopefully!) sad, funny, and romantic with some twists and is written in the first person. My first book, Amy & Zach, is about a British girl, Amy and an American guy, Zach, and they take it in turns to share their story with the reader. They both have a secret and it has a few twists and turns.
What was the hardest part of the writing process for you?
Finding time to write. Getting a work, social life, family life and writing life balance can be tricky. I’m very lucky that my husband is willing to take on more of his fair share of household chores in order to give me more time for writing. I also find that I write about 25% of a novel and then start thinking about something new. I have to force myself to focus on one thing at a time and finish each project before starting the next!
What does your daily schedule look like?
I get up early and write, go to work (I work in marketing communications), come home and cook, then write some more, walk my dog, read or watch some television and then early to bed. It’s busy but I love what I do.
What would be your advice to aspiring writers?
What advice would you give yourself ten years ago? Any words of wisdom?
Ooh good question! Probably to dedicate more time to my writing. I sometimes wish I’d done all this earlier; but then I know my writing is better than it was 10 years ago. Perhaps I wasn’t ready, back then!
Movies: Love Actually, Definitely Maybe, and The Holiday at my favourites right now. Books: Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen and Chasing Daisy by Paige Toon (in fact any books by either of those authors are my favourites). I’m a sucker for a feel-good romantic comedy with a happy ending, as you can tell!
What is your biggest guilty pleasure food wise?
Milk chocolate. I have to ration myself.
What is your must have beauty product?
Beauty serum. I’m not a big make-up wearer and don’t spent tonnes of time or money on beauty products but I love that stuff.
What is in your purse?
It’d be easier to answer what isn’t! 🙂 Money, lip gloss, antibacterial hand gel, tissues, my kindle, keys, spare contact lenses, painkillers, pens, old receipts, a notebook, hair ties, earphones, and a bunch of other useless objects! 🙂
Who is your writing inspiration?
There are so many people who inspire me: other writers (including those mentioned above), my father (who also likes to write), but most of all, my husband, who encourages me and cheers me on.
Who is your favorite literary character?
Elizabeth Bennett from Pride & Prejudice. She was fun, modern, and didn’t care what other people thought of her.
Celebrity crush?
Oh I have a few! One of them is Zach Braff. I met him last year, and he was very friendly and sweet.
Thank you so much for stopping by Chick Lit Plus, Sarah Louise Smith!
About Sarah Louise Smith
Sarah Louise Smith lives in Milton Keynes, UK, with her husband, two cute cats and a loopy golden retriever. She has an extremely lovely step-daughter and spends most of her free time writing, reading, cooking, and taking long walks.
She’s the author of two chick-lit novels: Amy & Zach and Izzy’s Cold Feet, both published by Crooked Cat. Read Sarah’s blog at: www.sarahlouisesmith.com.
Blurb – Izzy’s Cold Feet
One bride to be. Three ex-boyfriends.
Izzy is engaged to Greg, who is everything a girl could want.
The trouble is – all she can think about is the men she loved before she met him: sexy Ewan, the first love of her life; dependable Jason, who loved her more than she deserved; and irresistible Dexter, who broke her heart…
Then there’s the fact that her sister has been missing since Izzy was twelve. After such a traumatic childhood all Izzy wants is a normal, happy, settled life, but love is never simple.
In the week leading up to her wedding day, Izzy is forced to ask herself who she loves the most. And, given the choice, who would she want to spend her life with?
Links:
Sarah’s website/blog: www.sarahlouisesmith.com
You can purchase the paperback or e-versions from all the usual online book sellers.
Amazon UK: TBD
Amazon US: TBD
Sarah Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahSmith16
Sarah Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahlouisesmithauthor
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Where to find my first novel, Amy & Zach
(read more about it: http://sarahlouisesmith.com/my-books/amy-and-zach/)
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