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Let the Magic Begin

April 5, 2007

When I was in high school, my favorite movie was "Camelot."  Since I had friends who worked at the movie theater, I saw it more times than I can count.  I've got to tell you, when Lancelot sings "If Ever I Would Leave You" to Guinevere, there wasn't a dry eye in the house (ok, maybe it was just me...sobbing).  So, anything to do with Camelot and Merlin is fine with me.  That's how Shari Anton ensnared me with her Magic Trilogy. 

Now, here I am, another interview with the hazelnut coffee flowing and Shari Anton is on the receiving end.

BV:  What drew you to the medieval romance genre?

SA:  The knight in shining armor, who is slightly tarnished.  The damsel in distress, who really isn't in distress.  The whole King Arthur story.  I love it.

BV:  You obviously enjoy writing medieval romance.  Did you make a conscious decision to add the psychic dimension or was it more to follow the current trend?

SA:  The idea of King Arthur and Merlin was magic and since the sisters need a way to contact Merlin, if they need him, the psychic part was natural.  Midnight Magic was actually supposed to be a stand alone, but with the three sisters it worked out well to be a trilogy.

BV:  Does your husband read your books?

SA:  He did read the first one, but he's more of a Tom Clancy man.  My son does proof my books and my daughter reads them all.

BV:  When did you decide writing was your forte?

SA:  I always was good in English, but I went the secretarial route after school.  The company I worked for was just starting out and I worked on the marketing and found I had a knack for writing.  After taking a creative writing class, I wrote a novel.  I just skipped the short story (said with a smile).  When I told my husband I wanted to write romance, he said, "You want to do what??"

BV:  What would you like people to know about you?

SA:  I'm having fun.  I enjoy what I'm doing and am lucky enough to follow a dream that worked out.

BV:  I heard your name was in a crossword puzzle.

SA:  Yes, a friend told me it was in a crossword puzzle book.

Bottom line:  You know you've arrived when your name is in a crossword puzzle.


           
                                                                                                                   Me and Shari


Posted by Barbara Vey on April 5, 2007 | Comments (10)


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April 6, 2007
In response to: Let the Magic Begin
Rika commented:

LOL, the bottom line is so cute. And I agree too!

Shari's covers are wonderful. The interview sounds great and you two look like you hit it off!

And I had another chuckle at Shari's husbands reaction to her wanting to write romance. Cute!

Great blog!




April 6, 2007
In response to: Let the Magic Begin
Isabel Sharpe commented:

I have read both of these books and they're wonderful. Can't wait for the third!

Isabel




April 6, 2007
In response to: Let the Magic Begin
Michele Ann Young commented:

Great interview. I like the questions, very insightful and Shari, great answers.
Best wishes (and checking my spelling verrry carefully).
Michele




April 6, 2007
In response to: Let the Magic Begin
Katy commented:

Great questions, and I, too liked your husbands response! :) And I'm impressed about the crossword puzzle!




April 6, 2007
In response to: Let the Magic Begin
Shari Anton commented:

I just wanted to thank Barbara for a lively morning of coffee and conversation! I kept having to remind myself that having a blast was actually work related.




April 7, 2007
In response to: Let the Magic Begin
Marie commented:

I so enjoy reading this blog. It's like being with friends and chatting. Love the authors you've interviewed. Keep it up Barb!




April 7, 2007
In response to: Let the Magic Begin
Dolphinover commented:

Great blog. I have just added more books of my list of books to read.




April 7, 2007
In response to: Let the Magic Begin
Vegasbaby commented:

Love the blog! Very interesting and makes me chuckle. I look forward to the next review. You go girl!




April 8, 2007
In response to: Let the Magic Begin
Rachel commented:

Great interview, I met the two of you that morning and ordered Shari's books online because of it. I can't wait to start reading them.




May 27, 2007
In response to: Let the Magic Begin
Mary S commented:

Thanks Barbara--just rereading April blogs since getting my computer back up & running. Memories of Pt. Loomis theatre (with our own bucket of popcorn) came back to me when reading this one!





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