Sloane Taylor Interview

Today I’d like to welcome Sloane Taylor to Fallen Angel Reviews. Thanks for taking the time to answer a few questions for us today Sloane!
It's my pleasure, Tammy. Thank you for being interested.

To start, will you please tell us a little bit about your current release, Teddi Turns On?
Teddi Howard, a travel agency owner, is off to Munich determined to confront the tour operator who cheated her on a contract. Along the way she meets David Steifel, a man who is almost too much male. Teddi has some tough decisions to make, but with David's help, she ends up on top.

Of all things you have accomplished, is there one accomplishment you are most proud of?
There are three successes that make me happy. Being my daughter's friend now that she's a grown woman is important to me. My work published is a mind blower. Triskelion contracting me for three more books has rocked my world.

When you begin writing a story, do you have a pre-planned idea of where it will end, or does it change as you go along?
I write out extensive characterizations for the hero and heroine, secondary characters get short write ups. The story is outlined with all the major points noted. The ending is always happy. I'm a romantic at heart. Every story of mine has to have a happy ending. It's a compulsion of mine.

How long have you been writing?
Since before bound books were on the market. LOL. I started as a child, Tammy. It was the only way I could express my emotions. I've always been shy until I really know someone. About four years ago I began writing a novel, my first. I played with it until a good friend who became my mentor snapped her infamous whip and I got off my flabby rear. the end result is Teddi Turns On.

I learned from your website that you love to travel. Can you tell us some of the places you’ve been?
I've had a good life and been a fortunate woman. Work and pleasure has taken me to almost every country in the world and all but one Continent. Not in any order of preference, I've been to China, Kenya, Australia, Israel, Egypt, Morocco, Japan, New Zealand, Brazil, Panama, and most of Europe.

Is there one place you’ve been that you would never like to leave? Or one place you would not like to go back to?
Salzburg, Austria is like going home for me, so yes, I can honestly say I never want to leave when I'm there. There isn't one place I'd not want to revisit. I've learned something new each time I travel, no matter to where.

What would you like to accomplish with your writing career?
Be more prolific with each novel so I could produce four a year. Down the road I'd like to write mysteries and finally children's books.

You say on your website that you have hosted a weekly travel show. What was that like?
Do I have to keep it clean? LOL. Actually , Vacations Can Be Fun was enjoyable even though it was a great deal of work. The program ran for three seasons. There were two of us who planned each program. We would invite tour operators, people who had traveled to specific locations and could provide movies or slides, travel agents, and anyone we could drag off the street for our half hour interviews. We also had the police and fire departments on to inform people of how to protect their homes while away.
The viewers seemed to like the show. At least it seemed that way by the fan mail. People would write with questions and/or suggestions. We always gave them credit when we used their ideas.

Could you tell us what you’re currently working on?
Do you have a year or two to listen? LOL. Earlier I mentioned the three book contract with Triskelion. It's for the remaining books in the Magnificent Men of Munich series, Teddi Turns On was the first one. The next are Lonnie Heats Up, Francine On Fire, and Isabella Ignites. Right now I'm about three quarters through with the second book. Sure hope my editor isn't reading this. The book is due to her like yesterday.

What would be the theme song to your life?
My Way sung by Frank Sinatra. In fact, my daughter knows it's to be played at my funeral. LOL. I'm almost ashamed to admit the lyrics are so true in my case.

Congratulations! You just won a year off from work to travel anywhere in the world and write the story of your dreams. Where do you go, what type of book do you write, and what’s the title?
Tammy, you're a terrible tease. No thought required here. It's the Hotel Kobenzl, high up in the Austrian Alps, overlooking Salzburg. The book is a mystery named Raining Bodies. A pretty far stretch from my reality. LOL.

Is there anything you would like to share with your fans today?
Oh yes. Thank you all for buying my book and making it a success. I'd also like to thank all the people, male and female, who have emailed me with their generous opinions and kind comments. You all have made me a happy author.

Thank you for taking time to speak with me today Sloane. Readers, be sure to check out Sloane’s website.
Thank you, Tammy. It's been a lot of fun.


Interviewed by: Tammy


Tammy