Besides the fact that she writes a riveting novel, we found out the following about A Northern Light author Jennifer Donnelly:
On the nightstand: Wodehouse and Beckett. The first makes my laugh till I cry. The second makes me cry till I laugh.
Favorite drink while you write: Castleton Estate's First Flush Darjeeling
Favorite bookstore: All of them. Every single one on the planet.
Favorite library: Tivoli Free Library, Tivoli, NY
Pets: My beloved greyhound, Scotty.
Place to write: My quiet, serene, light-filled office in a cottage on a horse farm in the country. No phone, no e-mail, no FedEx or DHL or UPS. Bliss!
Inspiration: The brawling, sprawling, appalling mess that is history.
Dream book tour: One that starts in the Balkans and ends up in Tibet.
Writer buddies: Just met Valerie Martin. She's so cool. She's scary-smart, but for some reason, she still hangs out with me.
Cure for writer's block: Writing. Cringe, cry, swear, scream, threaten suicide, but keep on writing.
Favorite outfit: Levi's and Blundstones. And a shirt of some nature.
Website: www.jenniferdonnelly.com
Come join us in the rgz forum to find out more about Jennifer!
My favorite answer here? Bookstore. :)
ReplyDeleteWhen I formatted the issue, I looked up Castleton Estate's First Flush Darjeeling and found various additional tea flavors. I ought to drink more tea, I know... but I have increased my water intake!
I love the bookstore answer too! I'm nearly done with A Northern Light, too! I LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteOkay, so I commented earlier, but I just finished the book and had to say it's AMAZING!! Anyone who hasn't or isn't reading it definitely should!
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked the book, Melissa. I loved it too!
ReplyDeleteI like the cure for writers block comment! Do whatever it takes to have what one writer friend of mine calls "butt glue" Happy writing to all and to all a good day! Robin www.MaydenChronicles.com
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