Author Interview: Rebecca Amiss
JMR- Rebecca, welcome to the Books Delight, tell us where you live? What do you do for fun? What does the perfect day look like?
RA- Thank you for having me, Jeanie! I am from Massachusetts
and have lived here all my life. For fun I like to read and watch movies and tv
and cook and bake as well. My perfect day would be a crisp and cool fall day
where I can wear a sweater and leggings. I would write in the morning and relax
at night with a glass of wine and a good movie!
JMR- You have two published short stories, one set in the 1940s and one the 1970s. What inspired you to write these tales?
RA- For my short story The First Snowfall of Christmas Eve,
I was inspired by the great Christmas films of the 1940s, specifically Miracle
on 34th Street. It’s one of my favorites, and never fails to make me
feel all cozy inside! For Down by the Bay, I was inspired by my love of
Southern Domestic fiction. I love reading stories set in the South. I also work
with young children during the week and hear that song practically every day!
Haha. I thought it would make a great title for a story.
JMR- What would you say was your favorite historical time period? Why?
RA- That’s such a hard one! I love so many! However, I’m
very fond of the 1950s because I love everything from the fashion to the music
and movies. Plus, Marilyn Monroe is my favorite actress and I love watching all
of her films. It was such a fascinating time period that has so many historical
moments that it’s hard to pick just one.
JMR- Who is your favorite historical female? Why? What burning question would you like to ask her?
RA- I have so many! Haha. One person who I’ve always admired
is Rosa Parks. She was such an incredible pioneer and voice for the Civil
Rights Movement. I remember watching an episode of Touched by An Angel with my
mom when I was a little girl. Rose Parks made a cameo appearance at the end and
I remember thinking how awesome it was that they got her to appear in the
episode, even if it was just for a little bit. I was almost star struck
watching it. Not so much a question, but I would tell her how much I admire her
and how incredibly brave she was to fight for something so important and how
she inspired so many women and still continues to inspire both women and young
girls to this day.
JMR- It might surprise some readers, of a certain age, that the 1970s are considered historical fiction. How did you ensure that you got the details right?
RA- I wanted to make sure I got the details as accurate as
possible. I did a lot of research on the 1970s, especially in the South. I
looked at old photographs and advertisements. I went to my parents for help as
well as they were both around during that time period.
JMR- Rebecca tell us about what you are working on now? I
believe it is set post WWII?
RA- Yes! My current WIP which is titled South of Home, is
set in 1946. It takes place in both Boston, MA and Savannah GA. I like to call it a mix of if Steel Magnolias
and Schitt’s Creek met in the 1940s haha. It’s a lighthearted story that I hope
will make readers laugh and warm their hearts as well.
JMR- Where do you look for inspiration? A place, a person, a book? Something else?
RA- I love watching Old Hollywood movies, so I mostly look
there. When I’m writing a historical fiction story, I like to cast actors from
that era as my characters. I feel it helps with the authenticity and it helps
me find the character’s voice as well.
JMR- Rebecca where can readers find you on social media and the web?
RA- They can find me on Instagram (rebeccaamisswriter),
Twitter (@RebeccaJAmiss), Pinterest (Rebecca Amiss Author), Goodreads (Rebecca
Amiss) and www.rebeccaamiss.com
JMR- What question were you hoping I’d ask but didn’t?
RA- You asked all the questions I was hoping!! Thank you so
much again, Jeanie! This was so much fun! I really appreciate it!
JMR- Thank you, Rebecca for stopping by. Good Luck with your new book and let us know when it is released.
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