Interview Evanell

by

Jayme Evans

1. Tell us something about your new book, Glimpse Of Eternity.

My story is about Kacy and Clay who have known and loved each other in prior lives but never had a chance to fulfill their love. Kacy’s fairy godmother convinces her guardian angel to take Kacy back in time to meet Clay, but it takes her a while to figure that out, and even longer for him to believe her.

2. Where did you get the idea for this book?

I wish I knew. I’ve always had stories in my head, and sometimes I feel a bit like a conduit. When I’m working on a story, instead of just editing or polishing, which takes up most of my time at the computer, I usually fall asleep thinking about my story/characters, and I wake up thinking about them too.

3. What else do you have in the works and, kind of related, do you work on one story at a time or multiple?

Right now I’m working on a contemporary story titled Paper Marriage. It’s about Analyn and Chandler who grew up as next door neighbors and have always loved each other, but Chandler hides his true feelings because he has inherited the genes for Huntington’s Disease (HD).

I usually work on one story at a time, but sometimes while I’m polishing/editing one story, I have a new idea brewing inside my head. Sometimes my stories flow from beginning to end. At other times they come out in pieces, and I type them fast so I won’t lose the scene; then I plunk them where they belong.

4. What made you pick the 'paranormal' side of writing?

I love reading paranormals. They’re some of my favorite stories. I love seeing how an author introduces paranormal elements, and then has to find ways for their characters to deal with them.

5. Are you a structured writer or do you write by the seat-of-your-pants?

By the seat-of-my-pants, and often the story changes after I’ve begun to write it. I guess it matures as it percolates inside me, and I come to know/understand more about my characters.

6. How much time do you dedicate to writing?

As much as possible. I think life should be enjoyed to the fullest. When I’m not golfing, playing Mah Jong, visiting with my family--grandchildren, or having fun, I’m generally at my computer. I like to write in the morning when I’m fresh, but often find myself writing/editing at night. I don’t watch much T.V. so when I do those times are special. There’s just never enough time to do everything I want to do.

7. What advice would you give to someone who aspires to be a published author?

Join a writers group and/or take classes to learn the basics. Then write and keep writing. Form a critique group with writers who know what’s right and what isn’t. Don’t stop writing. The more you write, the more you learn and improve. And don’t give up. Keep writing. And submit, submit, submit.

8. How did you learn about Wings and what made you decide to come here?

From another Wings’ author. We belong to the same writing chapter. We’ve attended some of the same writing conferences, and also critiqued each other’s work. She’s very supportive, as are other writers I know, including authors I’ve met who are associated with Wings.

9. Tell us a little about you.

I ‘m writing under my middle name, Evanell, because I’ve never used it for anything else. I’ve lived in Utah, Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, and the U.K. We once owned a home in Zihautanejo (Ixtapa), Mexico with some other couples and I learned enough Spanish to communicate with the cook. I’ve traveled throughout Europe and the U.S. (including Hawaii and Alaska), also to Australia, Russia, and the Canary Islands. I belong to a weekly critique group, three local writer’s groups, and I’ve sold three romantic time-travel books, all to Wings.

10. Who would say are your biggest supporters?

My husband. He keeps my computer in tip-top shape and always has marvelous suggestions. Even though he doesn’t read or critique my work, he’s my best friend. Also my youngest brother. He writes and we talk about our writing and he has always encouraged me.