Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I taught English at the high school level and went on to obtain graduate degrees at Rutgers University where I taught Creative, Expository and Technical Writing. I also hold an MLS Degree and worked as both an academic librarian and an educational media specialist. I’ve taken an early retirement so that I can now write full-time. I love romance and mystery fiction and write both for adults and teenagers.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
STACY’S SONG is a romantic YA novel. It’s about growing up and having to make hard choices, about finding out who you really are and what you want and not what other people tell you. Stacy has two boyfriends that represent two different lifestyles. Eventually, she has to choose between them.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I get up really early to start work. I like to work on my writing every day, even when I’m busy with other things.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I read a great deal. So I can’t pick out just one or two writers. Way back, I loved Bible stories. I also loved Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
What are you working on now?
So many projects. My adult romance DARK MOON RISING, a paranormal Gothic, was recently released by Luminosity and is available on Amazon as both a paperback and digital book. January 20th, THE KILLING LAND, a Western romance, will be published by Five Star/Gale/Cengage in hardcover and e-book. I have my fingers crossed for good reviews!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m hoping it will be Awesomegang!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
If you really want to be published, keep writing, then rewrite and edit your work. There’s no substitute for effort.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t give up.
What are you reading now?
Jayne Ann Krentz’s latest novel. I’m a fan of her romances.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m working on another YA novel. I also had a new romantic mystery accepted for publication by Intrigue Press. It’s not part of my Kim Reynolds mystery series. I think that may end with THE BAD WIFE, at least for the time being. This is a new novel and possibly the start of a new series. It’s entitled THE INHERITANCE.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Bible for comfort. That would be enough.
Author Websites and Profiles
Jacqueline Seewald Website
Jacqueline Seewald Amazon Profile
Thanks so much for interviewing me. I forgot to respond to your question as to how many books I’ve written. As of now, fifteen of my books of fiction have been published. They include books for adults, YA and children. Close to one hundred of my short stories have been published in a variety of magazines and anthologies as well.