Monday, December 19, 2011

For the love of Chocolate...

I’ve come across an amazing blogger and author, please welcome the fabulous Juliette Sobanet (fabulous name, is it not?)… She blogs over at Chocolate for Writers (I know, what’s not to love), and her novel Sleeping with Paris was released this fall! You’ll want to snag a fabulous copy!

Of course I asked her some super fun questions! Aren't you curious as to what they are??? Here.We.Go.

1. What makes you unique?

I danced for most of my life taking ballet, tap, jazz and modern dance, and since I'm not currently taking any dance classes, I get these extreme urges to bust a move. So, be it in the car with my husband or at home on a boring weeknight, you may find me doing wild, interpretive dance moves to whatever song happens to be playing. Sometimes I can convince my husband to join the party, but usually he just thinks I'm crazy. Lucky for him, I don't this in front of anyone else. Well, maybe it's not so lucky for him . . .

2. What do you have handy at your bedside?

The most important thing would be earplugs. I have a 20 lb. and a 14 lb. cat who both love to start meowing at the bedroom door and swinging from the doorknob (the smaller one actually does this!) around 4am every morning. Earplugs are essential. I also usually have two or three good books for before-bed reading, but I'm usually so tired I can only get through a page or two at the most before passing out.

3. Do you like your handwriting?

I do. I actually love my handwriting. I've kept a journal since I was really little, and one of the things I've always loved most about journaling is seeing my handwriting on the page. My husband always makes me write things because he loves it too:) Plus his is a little messy . . .

4. Do you think Lipton Tea employees take coffee breaks?

Definitely. For most people, tea doesn't cut it. I also think they take breaks to drink other types of tea, because with all the tasty tea options out there, why would they drink just plain old Lipton? Well, probably because it's free, but still.

5. Where else would your characters sleep besides Paris?

They would sleep in a few other select towns in France: My personal favorite being Lyon, a beautiful city about two hours south of Paris by train. And they would also sleep in a gorgeous town in the French Alps called Annecy. Maybe in a future book they'll be sleeping at the French Riviera or in a chateau in the Loire Valley. And of course, they will always be sleeping next to their sexy French lover;)

Five one-word randoms

1. Winter or Summer in Paris: Summer definitely. But I do love the decorations on the Champs Élysées at Christmas time. So beautiful.

2. Croissant or Cinnamon Roll: Tough one. I'll have to go with a croissant. Can I fill it with chocolate though?

3. Neon or Pastel: Pastel. After we painted our condo (I chose the colors), my husband's friend told me our place looks like an Easter egg. So Pastel it is.

4. Do you cook or bake: Cook. I would love to bake more, but who has the time? Plus I have to save room for the croissants.

5. Bear or Mountain Lion: I'll have to go with mountain lion. I have two miniature mountain lions on either side of my computer right now staring me down. Looks like the lions are hungry.

Have questions you want to ask Juliette? How about other authors? What interesting questions do you have up your sleeves??

21 comments:

Anonymous said...

After reading the "100 things about" on her website, I would love to interview Sarah Addison Allen.
Great post!

S.A. Larsenッ said...

Oh, I can totally relate to Juliette about dancing. Get that bust a move out. lol It was great meeting her. Thanks!!

April Plummer said...

Fun interview, and honestly, we have a lot in common! I'm definitely a pastel girl, and I grew up a dancer too. Tap, jazz, modern, ballet, you name it. Danced competitively until I was 18. Unfortunately, I can't EVER get my husband to bust a move with me, but occasionally, I can get our daughter to. :)

Creepy Query Girl said...

Loved this interview! So glad to meet Juliette! Sounds like you're well aquainted with France (I've never been to Lyon)- but I do live just outside Paris and love the Alps and the Riviera for vacationing. Off to check out her blog and book!

Kass said...

Love your interview questions. You made me want to know this girl.

Carolyn V said...

Chocolate for writers? Best name ever! Great interview!

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Your cat swings from doorknobs? Get that kitty a spot on Letterman's Stupid Pet Tricks!

Summer Ross said...

Chocolate + Writing- can't go wrong with that.

Great interview Jen!

Juliette Sobanet said...

Thanks so much for having me Jen! And thanks everyone for the comments:)

Salarsen and April, I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one with the dancing bug:)

Creepy Query Girl - How fabulous that you get to go to the Alps and the Riviera for vacations. I'm working on it for the next one...

Alex, my cat really does swing from the doorknob. It's totally ridiculous.

Angela Brown said...

From dancing to writing, I'd be interested in knowing the journey from busting a move to busting out a novel.

By the way, loved the interview.

Jillian said...

oh wow a dancer too!! A girl of many talents! I wish I could dance... my mom took me and my sister out of ballet when we were two because we sat there and picked our noses hahaha.... wow I can't believe I admitted to that lol

Laura S. said...

Awesome questions and answers, you two! Heading on over to check out Juliette's blog. Mmm, chocolate!

LTM said...

LOL! Fun stuff! I also follow Juliette's blog, and I LOVE her pictures of Paris. Her answers are hilarious, too. Lipton Tea workers. They observe tea time, you two! ;p <3

Lenny Lee said...

hi miss jen and miss juliete! chocolate for writers!!! wow! how cool is that! i cant write not one word without eating peanutbutter cups. yikes! for sure you got some fat cats. raccoons get me awake running across and playing on the roof mostly at 3 or 4 in the morning. ack! what a fun interview.
...hugs from lenny

Denise Covey said...

Hi Jen! I discovered Juliette a little while ago. Naturally the title of her blog snagged me. Great interview, such fun.

I always think of the lights on Champs Elysee every Christmas when I'm sweltering in Brisbane.

Happy Christmas Jen and Juliette.

Denise

A.L. Sonnichsen said...

Love this interview. Jen, your questions are hilarious and Juliette's answers are awesome.

Congrats on your book coming out, Juliette. Sounds wonderful!

Juliette Sobanet said...

Thanks for all the comment love everyone. And thanks again Jen for having me. I had such a great time answering your fun interview questions!

Angela - the journey from busting a move to busting out a novel has been interesting to say the least! I have to release all of the creative energy that builds up, and since I don't dance on a regular basis any more (except in my house!), it has to come out on the page:)

Christa Desir said...

Fabulous. Every time I see Juliette on Twitter, I think maybe I want her life. But really, maybe I want her characters' lives. Paris. Chocolate. Double yum. And I wish I could dance. Sigh.

Juliette Sobanet said...

Thanks Christa! I definitely think it's my characters' lives that you want. Mine isn't nearly as exciting! Although I do eat my fair amount of chocolate:)

LynnRush said...

Love your questions. That Lipton Tea one made me chuckle. How do you think of those? LOL!!!!!!!!

anthony stemke said...

My spouse, The Education Tipster, was a dancer and would appreciate this. Our house has dance objet d' art and statues and paintings etc, it is very beautiful.
I love them but have never had a croissant.
A very interesting interview, I found the Lipton tea question very funny cm.
Juliette is intriguing, good interview.