Today, I’m hosting Rosemary Gemmell,
author of the newly released The Jigsaw
Puzzle. I’ve personally read it and just loved the magic within the covers,
and the wonder of the children at discovering something strange is going on as
they piece the puzzle together. Readers, remember to leave a comment for a
chance to win this 5-star e-book for yourself or a lucky child. This is a
keeper.
Thank you so
much for having me on your blog today, Suzanne, and for the kind recommendation
of The Jigsaw Puzzle!
Rosemary, as I understand it, you
live in Scotland, right?
I do live in
Scotland, in a village on the west coast. Although I can see the River Clyde
from our house, we back on to the hilly countryside. The sheep and cows from
the neighbouring farm land often graze just beyond the fence at the top of the
back garden. It’s more hilly than moorland but with heather and gorse and
woodland nearby.
What a wonderful setting. I remember
reading stories that took place on the moors as a child and being entranced by
the setting. It’s a good backdrop for a ghost story, a time-traveling story, or
just about anything.
Now tell us about The Jigsaw Puzzle. You have such an
imagination. Where did you come up with the idea?
I used to
love jigsaw puzzles when younger, as did my children. I also love slightly
creepy, fantasy stories. I’m also fascinated by the whole concept of time and
parallel universes! One day I had this image of two children staring out of an
old house in which they were trapped, and no one could hear them. And so the story was born.
Very intriguing. So what do you do
when you’re not writing? Do you have a secret life we don’t know about? I
fiddle and play the piano.
Wish I did
have a more secret life! I do love to dance when possible and have tried belly
dancing, tap and salsa. I also love to dance around the study to upbeat music
at times – especially when I need some exercise after sitting so long. I still
want to learn to play the flute, so I love the fact you fiddle!
Are you juggling job, writing, and
kids?
I’m in the
very lucky position of being able to devote more time to writing now since the
children are grown up with homes of their own, and husband is happy to help out
around the house. But I juggle many different types of writing: short stories,
articles, children’s novels (a Ros) and adult novels (as Romy), and occasional
poetry. I also judge competitions now and then and sometimes give talks to other
Scottish writing groups. I’m a long-time member of my local writing group in a
nearby town.
Where can we get a copy of your new
e-book as well as others you have written?
The Jigsaw Puzzle is now available
from MuseItUp Publishing: http://tinyurl.com/d2so3x9
and Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Jigsaw-Puzzle-ebook/dp/B00CB4RGLO/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_img_4_1YKB
All my book
are mentioned on my Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Romy-Gemmell/e/B005WAJD92/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0
You can find
me on my website: www.rosemarygemmell.com
Thank you for coming. This has been a
fascinating interview. I wish I could teleport to Scotland and ride a ghost
horse on the moors. Maybe someday I’ll actually make it there
and you and I can sit in some lovely tea shop overlooking the moors. Readers,
don’t forget to leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of Rosemary’s The Jigsaw Puzzle.
It’s been
such a pleasure talking to you, Suzanne, and I love the unicorns in your own
book!
Thank you. I love my unicorns too.
My comment has just disappeared so I'll keep this one very short. Lovely interview. Well done both of you. Not here for freebie as already downloaded Jigsaw.
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you, Gwen. I too downloaded it and will get my boys to read it.
ReplyDeleteHi Gwen - many thanks for your support. I really appreciate it!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for having me on your blog, Suzanne!
Nice interview and nice to meet you, Gwen. Love the concept of your book. Suzanne, great website.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment, Sue!
DeleteWhat a good interview Suzanne and Rosemary. And I can vouch for the book - a great read,not only for children.
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks for that, Myra - really kind of you!
DeleteLove your blog, Suzanne, and Rosemary's interview was great. The Jigsaw Puzzle is on my TBR list and I'm looking forward to it. Good luck, Rosemary
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Helena!
DeleteI love a good puzzle. Good luck with your book.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Marian!
DeleteYour place in Scotland sounds like an idyllic place for writing. Good luck to you!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Katie!
DeleteDropping in a bit late! Enjoyed the interivew, Suzanne and really enjoyed the Jigsaw Puzzle - kids will love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Vikki!
DeleteThank you, Suzanne and Rosemary. That was a lovely interview. I shall look forward to reading The Jigsaw Puzzle. The setting sounds gorgeous and I love reading books with a theme of puzzle-solving. x
ReplyDeleteHi Joanna - many thanks for coming over!
DeleteYes, a puzzle to solve is always good!
ReplyDeleteYour book sounds wonderful, Rosemary. Best of luck marketing. One day I hope to visit Scotland. Crossing fingers and whispering, Please, please, please!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for your comment, Joylene! I do hope you make that journey one day.
DeleteTwo books that sound like they'd appeal to my daughter's grade fives in Australia. Is that the age group you've both written for?
ReplyDeleteGreat interview, it seems I've found a new blog to follow.
Thanks for commenting, Juli! The Jigsaw Puzzle is suitable for around age 9-12 and my other book Summer of the Eagles is probably for age 10-13.
DeleteThank you so much for having me on your blog, Suzanne - I've really enjoyed being here. And thank you to all who've taken the time to comment - it's much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteThe winner of the free download of The Jigsaw Puzzle is... Katie! Can you please email me on ros_gemmell(at)hotmail(dot)com so I can arrange to send you a copy.