Writing Edge

JANET EVANOVICH

Exclusive Interview with the author of One for the Money

by S Cuppari

What feedback do you get from readers when on book tours?

Mostly readers talk about the characters. Grandma Mazar and the heroes.

How different is the feedback from US and international readers?

Not different at all.

How do you see the Stefanie Plum series to that of the Alex Barnaby series?

I think the entertainment level is the same. The fun part for me is the protagonists personalities are reversed. In the Barnaby series it’s the heroine who has the innate talent and drive to pursue her professional passion.

Your style is super smooth and reader friendly. How would you describe your style?

Super smooth and reader friendly. Also maybe, it’s unpretentious.

How do you feel about your journey about paying your dues to the writing gods and then becoming a bestselling author?

I would rather have gone the J. K. Rowling route.

How do you feel about agents and writing competitions and how they can help develop aspiring writers?

Agents are essential in today’s market. I think very few have the ability to develop a writer but it’s impossible to sell a book without one. RWA has some competitions that might help to get a writer noticed.

What inspired you to get into the writing game?

I like to make things and I needed money.

What advice do you have for aspiring writers?

Put your ego aside and be resilient.

For more info: www.evanovich.com. One for the monet, the movie is out in 2012.