Ask the Author: Roberta Franklin
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Roberta Franklin
That's exactly what's so fascinating about it: that it's so obscure! The only clues we've got are the remains of buildings and artefacts, and it's amazing how much archaeologists can tell from them about life and culture thousands of years ago.
Roberta Franklin
I think I would travel in time, maybe to ancient Greece; maybe I'd be a dramatist there who gets involved in some political scheme or some other adventure...
Roberta Franklin
I'm a history graduate, and history and archaeology have been my hobbies for many years. I'd thought of becoming an archaeologist for a while, but changed my mind; still, the atmosphere at an archaeological dig fascinates me. And, because I myself would be too bubbly for being an archaeologist, the idea of a most unusual romance between a serious Professor and a slightly nutty young motorbike rider came to my mind! Also, to me the theft of ancient artefacts is a most despicable crime, so I created the greedy 'collector' who tries to get at the ancient clay fragment with all means and methods...
Roberta Franklin
The most important inspiration in the world is love. I've got the most wonderful boyfriend I could ever have dreamed of - and just the thought of him gives me inspiration and energy for writing! Also, I cherish all the things I've got in life, every day, I take nothing for granted; happiness gives you inspiration.
Roberta Franklin
I'm working on the sequel of "The Professor and the Bird" - a new adventure with Nikos and Sally, this time set on the beautiful Greek island of Crete!
Roberta Franklin
When you feel that you've got a story (or many stories) to tell, just sit down and write, and have confidence in yourself. And never ever give up if publishing or marketing your works turns out difficult! Your time will come.
Roberta Franklin
The feeling that you're creating something - your own characters, your own stories. And the hope that others will read and enjoy your works - entertaining people is a great thing.
Roberta Franklin
When I don't feel up to writing, I don't force myself; I know the inspiration will come back, be it after a few days or weeks. I just relax, watch a couple of good movie, listen to music, and wait...
Roberta Franklin
Lots of romance, mostly highlander novels, and murder mystery - rereading some of Agatha Christie's classics. And a bit of pure and simple entertainment, too: P.G. Wodehouse, whom I discovered only lately...
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