Jean M. Roberts interview
AUTHOR INTERVIEW
A little introduction:
Hello, my name is
Jean M. Roberts. I am an author of historical fiction/ historical fantasy. I
graduated from the University of St. Thomas in Houston with a degree in
nursing. I am a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. I live outside of Houston,
Texas.
I started reading at
a young age and became a lifelong voracious reader. The local library was a second
home and I spent lots of time there picking out new books. I fell in love with
historical fiction as a teenager and it is still my favourite genre to read.
For many years I
toyed with the idea that I could write a book, but it was only in the last four
years that I actually put pen to paper. I didn’t tell anyone I was writing and
it was a surprise to not only myself but my friends and family that I had
written a book.
How have you found the process for becoming an author?
Well, I tell everyone
that writing is the easy part, it’s everything else that is difficult. I
self-published my first two books and so had to learn how to format the
manuscript and everything else that goes along with the publication process. I
viewed it more as a challenge than a hurdle. It’s been fun. The search for an
agent/publisher is excruciating and my least favourite part of the process.
Do it! Write your
story. But have a plan. Research the process, join a writer’s group. Reach out
to other authors for advice. Get plenty of beta readers and don’t fool yourself
that you can edit your own book.
Tell us about your book/books:
My first two books
are pure historical fiction. Weave a Web of Witchcraft is the story of
Mary and Hugh Parsons, a real New England couple, who were accused and tried
for witchcraft in 1651. It’s a great psychological thriller. Book number two is
Blood in the Valley. This is the story of my family during the American
Revolution as told by a female ancestor. It’s a family saga with a little bit
of magical realism. The Heron, which was published this April by Black
Rose Writing is a blend of historical fiction and time slip. It’s a paranormal
ghost story/love story set in New Hampshire in 1690s and modern time. The Frowning Madonna is scheduled to be
published in March on 2022 and is a whirlwind telling of English history by
three young Roman adults who are reincarnated until they return a lost orb to
the goddess Cybele. It’s a ton of fun. I am currently writing my fifth book, The
Angel of Goliad which is dual time story set during the Texas Revolution of
1836 and modern time, it is a unique take on imaginary friends.
For the most part, I
have found the writing community to be amazingly helpful. Ask a question and
you’ll get dozens of answers. Readers are helpful in suggestion new reads and
offering to beta/alpha read new manuscripts. I found my beta readers and editor
on twitter!
If you could say anything to your readers what would it be?
Thanks for taking the
time to read my books. I really hope you enjoy reading them as much as I
enjoyed writing them. I would also love for you to write a review, however
brief, and post it to Amazon or any other review site. I am always happy to
hear from readers and love getting emails!
Where can people connect with you?
I love to interact
with readers and other authors so lets connect.
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