Interview with Sarah Fawcett

3.    How did you come up with the idea for The Research Project Trilogy?

I knew my main character was going to be a smart, professional woman who was organized with OCD tendencies and she was going to evolve in the novels, becoming more relaxed.  When I chose to make her a psychologist, Everything else just fell into place.  There was going to be lots of sex, lots of different men, but in very realistic situations.  

4.    What types of habits do you have when writing (a candle, box of mints, tea, etc)?

I always carry a notebook and would rather write the story and add details when I transfer it to my laptop.  Other than that, once I get started, nothing stops me…the kids had to make their own dinner more than a couple of times.   Oh, and everyday I change location.  My kitchen table, my bedroom, my office, the art desk…Starbucks!  I like change.

5.    What’s your top 5 favorite books?  How bout top 3??!!

Anything Sidney Sheldon- his novels actually inspired me to research different scenarios when my character met men.

6.    What are 5 things you cannot live without?

Orange Pekoe tea

7.     f you could travel to anywhere in the world (money not an issue) where would it be and why?

Galápagos Islands- I have to take lessons first, but it’s the best place to dive in the world.  It’s on my husbands bucket list for good reason.  We might see hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, eagle rays and much more.  Even out of the water, I could see wildlife like blue-footed boobies, albatross and penguins during hikes around volcanoes.  It may be our 25th anniversary trip.

8.     What is the most exotic food you have had?

I love Indian food.  I’ve only been once with a girlfriend and can’t convince my husband to go with me.  Butter Chicken, Lamb Vindaloo, Aloo Gobhi (cauliflower and potatoes)…  It was a great experience and hope to get someone to go with me again!

9.     In your spare time, what can you be found doing?

Since I spend most of my time teaching group fitness classes, like spin, yoga, kickboxing, etc, I enjoy my down time sewing, scrap booking, painting and doing crafts with my girls.  My newest interest is stained glass.  I start a 6 week course this week.

10.  Where do you hope your career with writing will take you and where can you see your writing in the future?

I’m starting small.  My goal is to sell 5000 books at the moment, while writing my next 2 novels.  If I hit my goal this year, then I’ll continue writing.  If not… I’ll have to make a serious decision about a writing career.