Featured Interview With Rue
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I graduated from Pepperdine University in Southern California with a degree in Journalism. My intimate knowledge of the Midwestern United States, the inordinate amount of time I spent in its churches’ pews and my unique parentage make me an expert on life after religion. Having moved 17 times by the time I graduated from high school I’ve seen more than my share of the Great Plains. I never stayed in one place long enough to make human friends. My best friends were all characters from my beloved books; and the love of reading led to a lifelong passion for writing.
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I literally started reading by age one. I am a freak! Blame Hooked on Phonics. ☺
I always wanted to be a writer. I am a fairly introverted person and I always found it easier to express myself through writing.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Authors? Depends on the genre—I have many favorites. But, if you put a Marian Keyes book in front of me I wouldn’t be mad about that.
Genre? That is tough I have favorites in every genre— from “The Secret Garden” to the “Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.” I just love to read – fantasy, romance, paranormal, historical fiction, how to, self-help, YA, children’s picture books – anything!
Tell us a little about your latest book?
I’m going to assume you don’t want me to regurgitate the synopsis ☺ I am well aware that a multitude of prejudice exists “It’s Not My Favorite” is my favorite for a number of reasons, but the most important one is its portrayal of the lesbian character. There are two main characters, sisters, one gay and one straight. The beauty of the story is that it portrays them both with the same normal, human qualities. They both struggle, they both have relationship dramas, they both have issues with their parents and they both find a piece of success. I hope that the book will bridge the gap between GLBTQ romance/humor and Contemporary romance/humor. Rather than targeting GLBTQ, specifically, I feel this book can slip into the mainstream and allow a far wider audience to experience a character they might normally miss.
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