I'm absolutely delighted to announce the one and the only Katie Fforde (pictured) is the focus of my Author Spotlight this month. I've been a huge fan since I picked up Recipe For Love many years ago, so the fact I got to do this was a real pinch-myself-moment!
Katie lives in the beautiful Cotswold countryside and is a country girl at heart. She first started writing when her mother gave her a writing kit for Christmas, and once she started she just couldn't stop. Living Dangerously was her first novel & since then, she hasn't looked back - luckily for us!
Her latest book A Wedding in the Country is released today! I'm lucky enough to have read it already, a departure from her usual contemporary romance this one is set in 60s London with such a fabulous bunch of characters. I wish I could have lived with them in their rundown house too! It is an uplifting feel-good gem, that I'm sure you'll love as much as I did.
Without further ado, here is my Q&A with the fabulous lady herself...
Can you tell me something about A Wedding in the Country that isn't in the blurb?
I’m not sure the blurb says I actually went on the course - or very similar - to the one in the book. I kept it quite close to how it was.
How did you come up with the inspiration for this novel?
My friend Jo Thomas (lovely author - check her out!) said, ‘you’ve never written about that cookery course you did. It would make a lovely telly.’ I said, don’t know about telly, it’s a novel and I’ll have three girls who all come from different backgrounds and are there for different reasons.
Is there a particular reason you decided to set in 60s London?
I decided to set the novel in the 60s because my course (which I did in the 70s) would seem very old fashioned today. I thought the 60s would be more popular than the 70s so here we are!
What is the most surprising thing you have discovered when writing your novels?
The most surprising thing I’ve discovered is how I can remember some things in detail when I go back to my younger life when usually I can’t remember a thing.
Where is your favourite place to write?
My favourite place is usually somewhere lovely away from home and distractions. This year it’s been my office which is perfect really. I just like a change of scene as I find it inspiring.
How do you pick your book titles? Which is your favorite?
To be honest, while I do suggest titles sometimes, and sometimes they are accepted, usually my publishers choose the titles. I don’t mind, I’ve done all the rest of it!
What is the best thing about being an author?
The best thing about being an author is knowing that you sometimes cheer someone up when they need cheering up. That is such a buzz!
If you could choose to be a character in a book, who would it be? And why?
I think if I were going to be a character in a book I’d be a Georgette Heyer heroine. They are all attractive and get really lovely men.
What do you enjoy doing when you aren't writing?
I watch the birds out of my window, I read, watch telly and I’ve recently started doing tapestry while I watch telly. I find it hard to decide which shade of green is which but then I decide it doesn’t really matter if I get it wrong, no one will notice.
What is your favourite quote?
’No one who hates animals and children can be all bad’ - although I love animals and children it makes me laugh!
Which book is currently on your bedside table?
Home by Penny Parkes. I’m really looking forward to bedtime tonight when I can start it.
What is coming next for you?
I’m currently writing about Alexandra, one of the other girls on the cookery course. It’s difficult because I have to remember things from the previous book but also fun because I did like her.
Thanks, Katie it was an absolute pleasure! 😊
Check back soon to read my review of A Wedding in the Country.
Have you guys read any Katie Fforde? Which is your favourite?
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