Last week, writing chum Tracy Fells and I were lucky enough to meet up with fellow magazine writer and author Patsy Collins for a considerable amount of cake. I even had a tour of her campervan (she must like me). With Patsy cornered in the cafe, it was the perfect opportunity to ask her some quick fire questions. Of course it was a bit of a risk as, with Patsy, you can never be certain what the answers might be! I shall now unveil them.
Hi Wendy and thanks for
inviting me onto your blog to answer some easy questions. I just hope they
don't involve decisions. I'm not good at making decisions.
Black or pink?
If the pink is bright then
pink, otherwise black. Pale pink doesn’t really go with purple. Actually I’m
not sure bright pink does either. So black.
I thought you said these
were going to be easy?
Strictly or X Factor
Nope.
Kindle or paperback?
Both. I don’t want to rule
out a good book which is only available as a paperback or vice versa.
Fireman or paramedic?
Fireman. They know how to
handle hot stuff ;-)
Night in or night out?
A night out in the camper
van.
Camping or glamping?
If that’s your idea of a
trick question you need to buck up my girl. Campervanning, obviously!
Jane Eyre or Frankenstein?
Jayne Eyre. The plot relies
on coincidence a little too much for my liking, but otherwise it’s a great story.
Letter or email?
Email, although I feel just
slightly guilty about that.
Beer or champagne?
Champagne. Or Cava. Or
Cremant de Alsace. Or Prosecco. If my drink has bubbles I want it to be white
and to taste of wine. Unless it’s a gin and tonic.
Cats or dogs?
Dogs. I like to be loved.
Heels or slippers?
Why aren’t boots an option?
I have slipper boots, high heeled boots, hiking boots, wellies, even rigger
boots. I could have answered a question on boots.
Boiled or poached?
That one’s easy. Poached.
Spiced pears poached in port or poached eggs on a buttered muffin v boiled
cabbage or socks.
Thank you, Patsy. That was... erm... interesting!
Alice has a fantasy. It
starts with being rescued by a hunky fireman, involves the kiss of life and
ends in him not needing his uniform. At the New Forest Show, Alice is offered
an innocent version of her dream. Reluctantly she turns down fireman Hamish's invitation.
Despite Alice's blameless
behaviour, boyfriend Tony's obsessive jealousy kicks in. Hamish wants to take
Tony's place, but a hoaxer ensures Alice already sees far too much of Hampshire
Fire Service. The threat of an explosive sprout surprise, her mum's baking,
sister Kate's mind boggling pep talks and the peculiar behaviour of Alice's
boss Miles provide distractions.
Is Alice really in danger?
What is Kate up to? Can Hamish possibly be as perfect as he seems? It takes
Alice masses of wonderful food, disgusting wine, smelly mud, red footed crows
and steamy Welsh passion, but she finds the answers. And rethinks her fantasy.
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