Interview with Author Nicola Marsh                          06.10.21

Nicola Marsh has written a whopping 77 page-turning thrillers and her novel released on 23rd August 2021, The Liar Next Door does not disappoint.  Check out my blog review.  

 

Do you plot your book, or are you a pantser?

 

I tend to do a rough plot at the start, mainly getting to know my characters and a few scenes that need to happen. Then I pants it, so I consider myself a plantser!

 

If you could describe your latest novel in three words, what would they be?

 

Banter. Fireworks. Reunion.

 

Of all of the books that you’ve written, is there one that holds a special place in your heart?

 

The Boy Toy, because a lot of me is in that book: multicultural physiotherapist heroine with fertility issues, set in Melbourne and the hero has a stutter, something I’ve tried to hide my whole life but made public via this book.

 

Is anything in your books based on real life experiences?

 

A lot of the places in my books have been researched first hand (especially the restaurants!). I’ve already mentioned there’s much of me in The Boy Toy, and in the sequel The Man Ban, the heroine has vitiligo, an auto immune disease that I was diagnosed with a few years ago so a lot of Harper’s experience with that is based on real life.

 

Some writers have ideas in the strangest places, where do you have your best ideas?

 

Just before having a nap. It’s scientifically proven that when our mind enters that pre-sleep state, ideas can flow and it works for me every time.

 

What repeating themes do you find yourself pulling into your stories?

 

I love a good second chance story so that seems to be a recurring theme for me.

 

What is the funniest typo or error you’ve ever written?

 

Oooh, tough one. My new book SUMMER OF SERENITY, releasing September 29th, has the hero’s name misprinted on the cover blurb. So that’s thousands of copies shipped to bookstores. I need to pay closer attention to final proofs next time!

 

Have you allowed yourself to be influenced by your readers’ opinions of your characters?

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No, because by the time I hear reader opinions the book is already published.

 

What is the best thing about being an author?

 

The flexibility of working hours, being able to work from home and be your own boss, and knowing that so many people are being swept away in a fantasy I’ve created. I’m an avid reader so I know that feeling well.

 

Who is the most supportive person in your life when it comes to your writing?

 

Hubby is my sounding board. Not for ideas, but usually when things aren’t going too well!

 

How do you wind down?

 

Binge-watching Netflix shows or reading.

 

Is there anything you’d like to add?

 

You can find me everywhere on social media and I’d love for you to follow me on Amazon, BookBub, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. I’m new to TikTok and loving it!

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