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Queen of the Western Romance
May 18, 2007

Bobbi Smith, "Queen of the Western Romance", started her writing career at age 10 when she penned her autobiography.  Her 5th grade teacher told her she could be an author.  The road ahead had a few twists and turns. Her popular westerns have mezmerized millions but writing as Julie Marshall, her new book Miracles is an inspirational romance that has a prayer group gathering to ask for a miracle.

BV:  So, you've been writing since you were 10.

BS:  I actually went into retail and found that learning how merchandise moves and selling hardline was a valuable experience that came in handy later in life.

BV:  Ok, then you went on to writing bestsellers.

BS:  No...then I worked part-time in a bookstore and after 2 1/2 years finally finished writing a book.  I was so excited I told my friend, Margie Roth.  Instead of being as thrilled as I was, she said, "OK stupid, sell it and write another one."  This was the best advise I ever received.  (laughs)

BV:  And that started you on your successful career.

BS:  I started in 1982 and hit the NY Times Bestseller List in 2001.

BV:  Ah, an overnight success.  And how does your family feel about all of this?

BS:  I have 2 sons and 3 grandsons.  My daughter-in-law loves my books.  My husband reads magazines.

BV:  Do you have any final words you'd like to leave with the readers?

BS:  I love you very much.  Keep reading my books!  (smiles and blushes)

Bottom line:  These books are not your grandmother's Gunsmoke.

 

                   

Posted by Barbara Vey on May 18, 2007 | Comments (1)