I’m delighted to welcome back Jennifer Delamere as she shares some fun facts about her latest historical romance, A Heart’s Appeal, and shares with us some of her every day preferences, starting with Cake or Cookies! If you love travelling back to England of days gone by, you don’t want to miss her London Beginnings series, which began with The Captain’s Daughter. Enjoy getting to know Jennifer better and be sure to enter the giveaway below.
Over to you, Jennifer!
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Cake or Cookies
Cookies! There can be so much variety, and they are fun to make. I have a recipe for macadamia nut and white chocolate chip cookies that I got from my mother – a family favourite!
Call or Text
I’m starting to text more, it seems.
Coke or Pepsi
Personally, I’m a Diet Dr. Pepper fan.
Rel: Dr. Pepper didn’t last very long here in Australia. Just didn’t suit our taste buds 😉
Dogs or Cats
Cats for me. They are cuddly, yet independent. Able to amuse themselves, but friendly, too (when they want to be!).
Eggs or Pancakes
Gotta go with eggs on this one. Also, waffles beats pancakes, every time.
Jennifer
Facebook or Twitter
Twitter! It’s endlessly interesting—sometimes too much so, and I have to pull back on the time I spend on it. I do my best to avoid the negativity and focus on the positive people and posts. I have met so many awesome and interesting people via Twitter, including many who have helped me with my writing and research.
First person or Third person
My books are in third person, but I enjoy reading both. I really admire those writers who can pull off first person well—such as Mary Stewart, one of my favourite authors!
Instagram or Pinterest
Pinterest! I have boards for each of my books, with photos I used as inspiration.
Marvel or DC
Sorry, I don’t understand the question…. 😉
Paperback or EBook
My ebook reader is perfect for reading during my lunch break, but at home in the evenings I read paper books whenever possible.
Summer or Winter
I used to say winter, but lately I seem to enjoy warm weather more. I love day hikes in the mountains (or anywhere, really).
Sweet or Spicy
Spice it up! I like my food flavourful.
Tattoos or Piercings
Piercings (in moderation)
Tea or Coffee
Coffee in the morning, tea in the afternoon. I’m an equal-opportunity caffeine consumer.
Thornton or Darcy
Mr. Thornton is my man. One reason is that he lives in Victorian England, the time and place where my books are set. Mostly he’s my favourite because he is hardworking, self-made, earnest, respectful to his family, willing to learn (and change, if need be), and yet a take-charge kind of man, too. When he falls in love, he loves truly! 😊
Rel: I am so with you on your love for John Thornton!
Yoga Pants or Jeans
Pretty sure I’m never gonna own a pair of yoga pants.
Zoo or Aquarium
Love them both, really. All of God’s creation is fascinating and beautiful (even if I do get creeped out at the reptile house…).
Thanks Jennifer!
The Heart’s Appeal
Strong-minded and independent Julia Bernay comes to London to study medicine and become a doctor–a profession that has only just opened up to women. She witnesses a serious accident, and through her quick actions saves the life of an ambitious young barrister named Michael Stephenson.
Coming from a family that long ago lost its money and its respectability, Michael Stephenson has achieved what many would have thought was impossible. Hard work and an aptitude for the law have enabled him to rise above his family’s stigma and set him on the path to wealth and recognition. But his well-laid plans are upended when the accident brings Julia into his life.
Michael soon discovers he’s met a woman every bit as stubborn and determined to make her mark on the world as he is. Sparks fly–but will they find common ground?
The building that originally housed the London School of Medicine for Women. It is still a medical clinic today! I took this photo on a trip to England in 2016.
Over the main door of the building, the old sign is still there.
Jennifer Delamere writes tales of the past…and new beginnings. Her novels have won numerous accolades, including Romance Writers of America RITA® award finalist, a starred review from Publishers Weekly, and the Maggie Award for Excellence from Georgia Romance Writers. Jennifer holds a B.A. in English from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, where she became fluent in French and developed an abiding passion for winter sports. She’s been an editor of nonfiction and educational materials for two decades. She loves reading classics and histories, which she mines for the vivid details to bring to life the people and places in her books.
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May 3, 2018 at 11:57 pm
Love this interview! I might need to refresh my memory on John Thornton before I can agree on that point though 😉
May 4, 2018 at 8:16 am
Katie Donovan » Happy to oblige, my friend! Get ready for a swoon 😉
May 4, 2018 at 11:42 am
Rel, I’m so glad you are with me on John Thornton! 🙂
May 7, 2018 at 5:17 pm
Jennifer Delamere » Totally!! Visited with him via Richard Armitage again this past weekend. My thoughts on his “superiority” remain unchanged, you’ll be pleased to know 😉
May 4, 2018 at 8:44 pm
Ready and waiting! 😉
May 7, 2018 at 5:15 pm
Katie Donovan » Hope it met with your expectations…given your sighs and swoons, I’m thinking it did!!!
May 4, 2018 at 11:41 am
“North and South” is a fascinating book. The miniseries version is great, of course, too. If you like audiobooks, the version narrated by Juliet Stevenson is awesome.
May 4, 2018 at 8:43 pm
I’ve read and enjoyed the book, but not seen the mini-series. Rel is rectifying that this weekend 🙂
May 7, 2018 at 5:15 pm
Katie Donovan » Always happy to rectify those sort of things!
May 4, 2018 at 1:13 am
I would love to visit London someday!
May 4, 2018 at 11:44 am
London is such an awesome city! I’ve been there three times, and seen so much, but my list of things still to do keeps getting longer!
May 4, 2018 at 1:19 am
a wonderful interview. a new to me author. I would love to read her work. no I have never been to London. but I can go there in books. thank you for the generous give a way.
May 4, 2018 at 8:15 am
Lori Smanski » Finding new authors is the BEST!
May 4, 2018 at 11:45 am
Thank you, Lori!
May 4, 2018 at 2:00 am
No, but I would absolutely love to, for SO many reasons!!
May 4, 2018 at 3:47 am
My husband and I will be visiting London this August! I can hardly wait!, I am so excited!
May 4, 2018 at 8:15 am
Faith Creech » Wonderful, Faith – you will love it!
May 4, 2018 at 11:53 am
That’s great! Enjoy! I love the city and its history, and its modern attractions, too.
May 4, 2018 at 3:52 am
Fun interview! I have never been out of the U.S., so I have never visited London. I would love to see it, though!
May 4, 2018 at 11:53 am
I hope you do get there sometime. 🙂
May 4, 2018 at 7:23 am
I was born in Lambeth London, I’m what you call a Cockney. But moved away when I was quite young and Visited my Dad’s family in London ever now and then. I love London.
If ever you go you must go and have Pie mash and liquor (the liquor is green coloured parsley sauce, Yummy). I love it with Malt Vinegar.
(I now live in Utah.
May 4, 2018 at 7:45 am
Yay, for another Utah reader! I live in northern Utah.
May 4, 2018 at 8:31 am
Winnie, I do as well. It’s nice to meet you.
May 4, 2018 at 11:54 am
That’s one English dish I haven’t tried yet. Must look for it on my next trip!
May 5, 2018 at 4:31 am
Jennifer ask a copper where 1 is in London.
May 17, 2018 at 3:10 am
What is pie mash?
May 17, 2018 at 5:12 am
Bonnie,
The pie is made of steak and kidney. with mash potatoes and green parsley sauce.
May 4, 2018 at 7:45 am
Great interview! I’ve read this book and loved it! Jennifer is a very talented author. I didn’t enter the giveaway, since I already have a copy of this on my keeper shelf!
May 4, 2018 at 11:55 am
Thank you, Winnie! I am so glad you enjoyed the book!
May 4, 2018 at 11:32 am
I enjoyed the interview. I have not visited London but I would certainly love to visit.
May 4, 2018 at 11:58 am
Perrianne, I hope you get there someday. So many lovely things to see in London and in other parts of England as well.
May 4, 2018 at 2:11 pm
I’ve been to England and Scotland, but we didn’t have time to get down to London and the southern parts of England. Hopefully, we’ll be able to go back and explore more. We spent most of our time in Scotland. Such fun places to visit!
May 4, 2018 at 9:52 pm
Never been and yes I would like to visit London.
May 4, 2018 at 10:21 pm
I have never had the pleasure of visiting London. Thank you for the interview and opportunity to participate. I have researched medical schools in the early 1900’s, when my G-Grandfather graduated, and I am trying to remember but don’t think there was a woman in his class. Very interesting subject matter!
May 4, 2018 at 10:39 pm
Hi Rel and Jennifer, this sounds like a wonderful story! It was fun to see the photos of the School of Medicine for Women! I have visited London three times and have such special memories! I’m looking forward to reading the Heart’s Appeal.
May 7, 2018 at 5:14 pm
Carrie Turansky » Thanks for dropping by, Carrie 🙂 London is a place you can visit many times over and there still be plenty of places to discover 🙂
May 4, 2018 at 11:52 pm
I haven’t visited London but hope to someday. My neighbors are from England and I really want to see their homeland.
May 5, 2018 at 12:46 am
I would love to visit London but due to health conditions I need to stay close to home.
Thanks for entering me in your giveaway.
May 5, 2018 at 2:40 am
Wonderful interview! I would LOVE to visit London!
May 5, 2018 at 3:07 am
I have never visited London but would love to. There are so many exciting things to see and do there. What ban exciting trip that would be.
May 5, 2018 at 6:34 am
I have visited London, but it was many year ago. I imagined it has changed in the 20+ years since I was there. I would love to visit again.
I am so happy to find another Thornton admirer. Usually people favor Darcy and while I understand why, I think ultimately Thornton is a better man than Darcy.
May 7, 2018 at 5:13 pm
Brittaney B » I’m with on Thornton, too, Brittaney 🙂 And on also having visited London 20+ years ago – we went in 1996!
May 5, 2018 at 11:39 am
I have never been to London. I would love to visit London one day.
May 6, 2018 at 8:45 am
I’ve never been to London, but definitely want to see it someday!
May 6, 2018 at 10:38 am
I would love to visit London, or anywhere else in Europe for that matter!
May 6, 2018 at 11:01 am
I’ve never visited London, but I would like to go sometime.
May 6, 2018 at 4:48 pm
Fun interview! I have never been to London, but would love to go. Actually I have never been on a jet, just a small plane when I was a very young child. Not opposed to flying, just always use our budget for bills and such. Boring, I know! I think there are so many fun sights around London that would be fun to see though!
May 6, 2018 at 6:17 pm
I have not visited London, but would love to some day.
I’m with you on Mr. Thornton…..with Mr. Darcy coming in close second for me.
May 7, 2018 at 5:12 pm
Amy C » Yay! Another Thornton fan 🙂
May 8, 2018 at 1:29 pm
I *thought* I left a comment and I can’t find it…so we’ll try again! I have never visited London, only in books. One day I would love to 🙂
Thanks for the fun interview and giveaway chance!
May 9, 2018 at 11:52 pm
I have not visited London, but it is one place I would love go see sometime. It’s on my bucket list. 🙂
May 10, 2018 at 12:03 am
Yes I have visited London! That was one of my favorite vacations. I loved visiting this beautiful city!
May 10, 2018 at 12:12 am
So much fun! I had to think hard through some of the questions. 😊 I enjoyed getting to know you better.
May 10, 2018 at 12:25 am
I have not visited London and I’m not a fan of urban areas so I’ll probably stick to literary travels 😉 I just ordered the first in this series and I’m looking forward to reading it! Thanks so much for the entertaining post, ladies!
May 10, 2018 at 12:39 am
I’ve never been to London, but I think it would be awesome!
May 10, 2018 at 12:45 am
Almost went with my parents but ended up backing out. Mainly because they were sitting in business class (air miles) and I would have been stuck in coach. But in hindsight, it was a good thing I didn’t go because they were so frustrated with the roads, my dad rented a “big” car that was stick shift. Apparently it was a nightmare and they were relieved to return the car back into London. 🙂
May 10, 2018 at 12:56 am
I love regency fiction!
May 10, 2018 at 12:56 am
I studied in London last summer and now I miss it! Before I went there I was expecting Vicotorian London that I had read about to come alive
May 10, 2018 at 1:15 am
I would love to visit London and see if I can find some relatives.
May 10, 2018 at 1:31 am
I have never to London. Maybe someday
I enjoy traveling there in your books
Thank you for the chance to win!!
May 10, 2018 at 1:48 am
Oh, that cover. Every time I see it, it just grabs me!!!!! Can’t wait to read and thanks for the chance to win!!
May 10, 2018 at 2:10 am
I’ve never been to London and I don’t really want to, unless I won a free trip!
May 10, 2018 at 2:34 am
I have never been to London, but it’s on my “someday” list! Thanks for the giveaway!
May 10, 2018 at 2:34 am
I’ve never really visited London, but I’d love to someday!
May 10, 2018 at 2:37 am
I haven’t visited London, but I’d like to!
May 10, 2018 at 3:09 am
I have not been many places, but I have been to London. I was there for about 3 days on a college trip, so you can imagine that I didn’t see all that there was to see. Loved what I did see though. 🙂
May 10, 2018 at 3:13 am
I’ve never been to London. If I was presented the chance to go, I wouldn’t turn it down, but it’s not on my top priority list. Loved the interview!
May 10, 2018 at 6:11 am
Never visted, but I would love to. 🙂
May 10, 2018 at 9:26 am
Fun and interesting interview. It’s nice to meet a new to me author.
May 10, 2018 at 12:21 pm
I finally got to London last fall, after 26 years of dreaming about it. I would love to go again! There is so much to see and do and you just can’t see it all in one visit. Are you offering to pay?!?! lol
May 10, 2018 at 1:19 pm
I’ve always wanted to visit London, but not see the popular places. I would like to discover the hidden gems.
May 10, 2018 at 3:18 pm
I have never visited London, but I would enjoy seeing some of the places that only my mind has gone (through books, of course.) I’ve only been out of North America once, in college, when I spent 3-1/2 months living and taking classes in Costa Rica.
May 10, 2018 at 4:23 pm
I actually lived in England for 3 years when I was a child. So I saw London with a child’s eyes. I would love to go back now as an adult, because there is so much more to see and do.
May 10, 2018 at 7:53 pm
I have never been to Europe. I am planning a trip to France next year and Londonis one of my stops. My sister is a big Jane Austen fan.
May 10, 2018 at 9:55 pm
I have never been out of the US but I would love to visit London! Great interview and fun facts. Jennifer is a new-to-me author so I will be checking out her books. Historical fiction is at the top of my list for favorite genre and I too love Mr Thornton!!! 🙂
May 10, 2018 at 11:04 pm
Great interview! Hope to visit London, along with Cornwall and the Lake District. Thanks for the chance to win.
May 11, 2018 at 1:06 am
I have visited London many years ago and would love to return. There are many areas I did not get to explore, like the Lake District, whcich certainly makes another trip well worth the time and expense!
May 11, 2018 at 7:56 am
I have never been to London, but would love to go!! This book sounds so interesting!!
May 11, 2018 at 11:26 am
I have never been to London but I would enjoy going there! Thanks for the fun interview! I always enjoy getting to know more about an author. I am currently reading the first book (The Captain’s Daughter) in Jennifer’s London Beginnings series, and enjoying it so far! I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series, the Heart’s Appeal! Thanks for the chance to win it!!!
May 11, 2018 at 11:15 pm
I love the pictures and the interview. The Heart’s Appeal is a great book! Wonderful historical fiction. So worth the read.