Lindsay Eland - Middle Grade Author

Welcome to Blog Tour Day 11!! Join me with the amazing group of bloggers: Mundie Moms! (Scroll down just a bit on the site and you’ll find the interview!) Thanks for having me, Mundie Moms!

Good Morning out there! Come visit me today with the wonderful blogger: Capricious Reader! Thanks for stopping by!

It’s day 9 on the blog tour! Check out today’s interview at Tales of Whimsy!  Gosh, I love the word whimsy…it is oh so whimsical! Here’s a pic of my kiddos who are always whimsical! Thanks for stopping by!

Hi One and All! I can’t believe it’s already Day 8 of my very first Blog Tour! Today I will be with wonderful host Steph Su at her blog: http://stephsureads.blogspot.com/ where I talk about my 3 literary crushes, and the advice I’d give to an 11-year-old about the ups and downs of turning 12!  Thanks for joining me!

Good morning everyone! It’s Day 7 on the Blog Tour! So grab a cup of coffee or tea, take a seat, and head on over to: In Between The Pages where you’ll find out what my number one favorite scone is, and the inspiration behind writing Scones and Sensibility. And since you’ll probably be taking a gander at the Sunday comics sometime during the day…the Mac Photobooth Comic look.

UPDATE

Looks like the interview for yesterday was never posted. But I have it right here if you’d like to take a gander at it!

1. Polly is such a charming character! What inspired her voice?

Thank you! Polly’s voice was inspired by two main things. The first being my love for Anne Shirley who, I am convinced, is one of the best characters ever written in all of literature…Polly obviously thinks so too. And her voice was also inspired by my daughter’s friend who is completely dramatic, totally hilarious, and 100% overly-imaginative.

2. Have you ever had any matchmaking disasters?

Thankfully not! And I would never consider matchmaking for anyone I know…though…perhaps I would for animals since they don’t have very many, if any, requirements for a mate.

3. What inspired the bakery aspect of Scones and Sensibility?

I adore food. I love eating it, baking it, cooking it, and smelling it! And I think it’s also very universal and extremely romantic…unless of course it’s refried beans which I just can’t seem enjoy no matter how many times I try.

4. Anne and Gilbert and Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth are Polly’s favourite literary couples. Who are yours?

The one’s you mentioned are definitely my favorites, though I’d also have to add: Jane Eyre and Mr. Rochester…excuse me while I swoon.

5. What’s your favourite pastry?

Nothing can compare to chocolate éclairs

6. Have you read any good YA romance novels recently?

Yes, I loved the love story in The Dark Divine by Bree Despain, Brightly Woven by Alexandra Bracken, and Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl.

7. Do you have any new writing projects on the go?

I do! My second contracted book with Egmont is currently titled A Teaspoon of Rosemary. Though it is also a contemporary middle grade novel, it is very different than Scones and Sensibility. It is the story of a young shy, introverted girl who learns to embrace her inner strength and confidence while becoming a wonderful young chef.

Hope you enjoyed the interview!! Thanks for stopping by!