Interview with Cally Finsbury
Published 2020-09-05.
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
It depends on my energy levels but I enjoy playing table tennis. I love playing Pac-Man. I am a keen historian.
How do you discover the ebooks you read?
I like suggestions and l listen to podcasts that give recommendations. I like to join reading groups and l set alerts for my favourite authors.
How do you approach cover design?
I think about my audience and what would give them a hint about the story. I tweak it several times trying different fonts, backgrounds and image sizes.
What do you read for pleasure?
Sidney Sheldon, Barbara Taylor Bradford, Marcus Aurelius and Jeffrey Archer books. I read others but these are by go to authors that never disappoint me.
What is your e-reading device of choice?
iPad but l do like to read on my laptop so l can read while waiting for something to finish rendering or uploading etc.
Describe your desk
Tidy. A few writing items neatly placed and my computer. I like a clear and clean environment.
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