Topic: Author Interview
Abigail Roux the person:
1. What three words do you think describe you as a human being?
Funny. Impatient. Content.
2. How do you think others would describe you?
Crazier than hell.
3. Please tell us what you are most passionate about outside of writing.
Baseball. Go Braves! I played volleyball for years, and I coach both volleyball and softball. I consider myself passionate about imparting the knowledge I worked hard to gather.
4. Do you have any pets? If so, introduce us to them.
Oh, dear. I have five cats and two dogs. The cats, in order of how long they've been with us, are Rooskie, a.k.a. Mean Little Gray Kitty, Myrtle, a.k.a. Never Comes Home, Bambi, a.k.a. Mama's Boy and The Biter, and then there's the Little Ones. There were three of them that I rescued from a ditch one night, but Rufus has since found a home that apparently feeds better, and we're left with Rusty and Rosie, my little orange evil ones. The dogs, Gus and Sadie, are American Bulldogs. Collectively, they're called the Minions.
5. What is your most precious memory?
Staying up late when I was young and watching baseball games with my grandfather.
6. What is your most embarrassing memory?
Growing up in my family, it was pretty much a given that you would be embarrassed at least once a week. My mom used to come to school on my birthday dressed like a clown. When I finally asked her not to one year, she promised she wouldn't. Instead, she sent my aunt. One of the benefits, of course, is that it's nearly impossible to embarrass me.
7. If you weren't a writer, what would you be doing with your life?
I would be teaching in some way. Whether coaching or teaching History or instructing my husband how to properly load the dishwasher, I would be imparting knowledge in some way.
8. In two paragraphs or less write your obituary.
Local woman Abigail Roux was found mauled to death yesterday in her back yard. The culprit appears to be a large black panther local authorities continue to insist does not exist. The panther left a note scratched in the bark of a tree insisting that the maulings would continue until neighborhood goat farmers stopped trying to shoot him. Mrs. Roux leaves behind a grieving family who is even now arguing over inheritance, and 7 Minions.
Abigail Roux the writer:
9. Can you describe the time you realized you were indeed a "real" writer?
I'm not even sure I can call myself a ‘real' writer now!
10. What is going on with your writing these days?
After several years of jumping from genre to genre, I think I've finally found a niche for myself. I like writing what most readers won't see coming. I like surprises.
11. What are your future goals for your writing?
I just want to continue to entertain myself, and to make my family proud of me.
12. Can you describe a typical writing day for you?
Get up, take the dogs outside for a walk, ponder the mysteries of the Universe, get food, sit down, start up some music, and stare at the computer screen for a while. If I'm lucky, that's around the point that the writing will start. If not, I usually try the whole routine again.
13. Why do you write?
Because I love it. I love creating worlds and people that not only feel real, but feel like friends and home.
14. What writer most inspires you? Why?
Elizabeth Peters is my idol. Not only is she prolific, but her work is so inventive and enjoyable. I just adore her.
15. How do you define your writing?
I like to think it's funny and entertaining. I also try to slip in some parts that impart knowledge of some sort, for those unsuspecting souls who don't like to learn.
16. In one sentence-what do you want people to say about your writing in fifty years?
"That was just as good as the first time I read it."
Abigail Roux the details:
17. Can you tell us where to find more information on you? Website? Blog?
http://abigail-roux.insanejournal.com/
18. Is there a place where readers can reach you?
Either at the above address, or my e-mail which I regularly forget the password to! abiroux@gmail.com
19. Can you list all your book titles so people can look for them?
That website has all the books, where to find them, and anything that's coming soon.
20. For new readers-what can they expect when they read your book(s)?
They can expect to have fun with it.
In conclusion:
21. Take as much space as necessary to speak to our readers-what would you like them to know about you and your writing?
I just want readers to enjoy my stories as much as I enjoy writing them. And that is, plainly speaking, a hell of a lot!
