Welcome to Julie Roberts, one of the talented contenders for
this year's Joan Hessayon Award and graduate of the RNA New Writers'
Scheme. Thank you for answering our questions, Julie.
How long
have you been writing?
10 years. I started writing short stories, then novellas and now full length
novels.
Is this
your first published piece?
This is.my first published commercial novel, titled The Hidden Legacy. I write with four co-authors themed anthology
books.
Titled: Fish Pie & Laughter, The Guilty Suitcase, The
Virgin Sardine and our latest, Aphrodite’s
Picnic.
How
many years were you a member of the NWS and did you submit a manuscript each
year?
I was a member of the
NWS for nine years. I submitted to the NWS a full length novel each year. On
two occasions they were resubmissions.
What
came first, agent or publisher?
Publisher; I am with
Accent Press
How
did you find your publisher? I started out ‘hunting the agents’ at the 2014 Winter
Party. Five very kindly asked me to submit. I had replies of ‘I’m tempted, but
…’ or ‘I like it, you have a good voice, but …’ or ‘Good luck, you can write, but
…’ I then submitted my manuscript to Jay Dixon, Commissioning Editor for Accent
Press. And three days before Christmas I was offered a contract. What better
present could anyone give me!
Do
you have a contract for one book or more?
My contract is for two
books
When
was your book published?
Publication day is 23
June 2016. I was thrilled when I had this date given to me. BUT it’s now
Referendum Day! Is this good or bad? Are there any authors out there with
suggestions of how I can use this to maximize sales?
Tell
us something about your book
It's 1815. Meredith Sanders is a
female artist in a man’s world. When she receives a legacy from her deceased
guardian, she is drawn into his criminal past and into danger.
Export businessman Adam
Fox suspects Meredith may be involved in an art fraud. Despite her fear of
betrayal, she sees he is the only man she can turn to and trust. Together they face
the dangers of trying to find a Turner that must be returned to the Royal
Academy before their Summer Exhibition opens.
And whatever her feelings
for Adam, Meredith will not reveal the secrets of her own humble past…
What
are you currently working on?
I have the first draft
of another historical novel set in 1822. The working title is A Tangle of Secrets.
What
piece of advice would you give current members of the NWS?
Firstly, you are very
lucky to be a member.
Secondly, don’t waste
those precious writing months before the end of August dallying. Get writing,
keep writing and where possible send in a full manuscript. This gives your critique
author the opportunity to assess all the aspects required in the novel. Some of
their comments are harsh, but they are meant to help you. Cry a few tears, have
a glass of wine and put the manuscript away in a drawer. But only for a couple
of weeks, then get it out, re-read the report and get started on your
revisions. And most important, don’t forget to renew your NWS subscription. It
is the best value for money you will ever spend. I know, I’ve done it and come
out a published writer. And I record here my heartfelt thanks to all the
authors who take on the role of assessor. Best of luck, you could be writing on
this form next year.
Links:
Thank
you, Julie, we hope you have a fabulous evening at the RNA Summer Party and
good luck with your writing career.
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4 comments:
Good luck, Julie.
I love the sound of your book and look forward to reading it.
What great advice! See at the Summer Party Julie.
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