Interview With Author Christine Cameron

 

 

1. What inspired you to write this book?

Re-reading an old favourite - 'Edwardians in Love' by Anita Leslie.  This is bed-hopping high society at its best.    

 

2. What exactly is it about and who is it written for?

A family saga set in a remote English country house in the first quarter of the 20th century.  It's been home for generations but a misunderstanding during a weekend party leads to a dramatic series of events.   

It would appeal to all age groups (perhaps not young children) as there is no sex or violence.  Anyone who enjoys historical family sagas will (hopefully) read and enjoy it.       

 

3. What do you hope readers will get out of reading your book?

It's a window into a vanished world where a world war changed an easy way of life and a younger generation faced their own challenges.

 

4. How did you decide on your book’s title and cover design?

The title was easy since the action rarely moves from the house.   The cover design was meant to be an indistinct shadow of the house, a skeleton almost, but it didn't come out quite as I hoped. 

 

5. What advice or words of wisdom do you have for fellow writers – other than run!?

Perseverance and dedication!    It's no good thinking you'll start next week, or next month - make your mind up and go for it!  Remember obstacles are there to be overcome.

 

6. What trends in the book world do you see -- and where do you think the book publishing industry is heading? 

Large bookshops tend to be heavy on local history and well-known writers’ latest offerings.    Small independent shops are harder to find but have a much more varied selection of less well-known writers covering a wide range of subjects.   

Electronic books were supposed to be the death of the publishing industry but they have managed to co-exist.    I read both, because it's easier to see illustrations properly in a physical book.                 

 

7. Were there experiences in your personal life or career that came in handy when writing this book? 

I discovered historical novels at a young age and that led to reading serious history books.  Visiting museums, art galleries, country houses and watching televised period dramas were an inspiration.        

 

8. How would you describe your writing style? Which writers or books is your writing similar to?

Chaotic at the start.  I put too much emphasis on a minor character so it went through quite a few revisions before I sent it to the publishers.  Now writing my fourth novel I have learned to become more disciplined.       

My reading is varied  -  in vintage Anthony Hope, Daphne du Maurier, John Galsworthy, Jean Plaidy; in modern  Barbara Taylor Bradford, Danielle Steele, Georgette Heyer so I've probably absorbed something from all of them.   

 

9. What challenges did you overcome in the writing of this book?

Time!  I started writing Kingscourt while I was still at work but when it developed into a novel the problem was always finding enough time to work on it.             

 

10. If people can buy or read one book this week or month, why should it be yours?

If you like to read and in your busy life sometimes have an hour to yourself, sit down with a cup of coffee (or a glass of wine) and be transported back over a hundred years to a different era.  It's total escapism!     

 

About The Author: A retiree who loves to travel and has a passion for reading history, visiting museums, art galleries and country houses.

Social media - I don't have a presence.   

 

 

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