#ThisorThatThursday Author Interview with Jackie Layton

I’d like to welcome Jackie Layton to the blog for #ThisorThatThursday, and thank her for being our New Year’s Eve featured author. Happy New Year!

A few of your favorite things: I like my books, family pictures, and my collection of mugs.

Things you need to throw out: I’ve downsized twice in the last five years, and I got rid of so many things there’s not much left to get rid of.

Things you need for your writing sessions: I need something to drink, and coffee is my drink of choice. I also have my storyboard, and I write on my laptop.

Things that hamper your writing: Social media can be a big distraction.

Things you never want to run out of: I don’t want to run out of ideas and inspiration.

Things you wish you’d never bought: I once bought a fruit dehydrator. I thought it would be healthier because it wouldn’t have the added sugars you find in dried fruit. Bananas were the worst, and it was a challenge to make it taste good. Needless to say, I got rid of it.

Favorite foods: Some of my favorite things to eat are Greek salad, lasagna, and brownies.

Things that make you want to gag:  I’ve always hated cooked peas.

Last best thing you ate: Tiramisu, enough said. 😊

Last thing you regret eating: I ate kale salad, not just salad with some kale, but all kale salad.

Things you always put in your books: I always include dogs, friends, and family.
Things you never put in your books: Swearing and graphic sex won’t make an appearance in my books. It’s one reason I love writing cozies.

Favorite places you’ve been: At the top of my list is Paris. I waited for years to visit France, and it didn’t disappoint. My husband and I went on a river cruise with my brother and his wife. It was a wonderful trip, and we made great memories.

Places you never want to go to again: I never want to go back to college. I’m glad I’ve got my degree, but I don’t want to go back except to watch football games.

 About Jackie:

Jackie Layton has always lived in the southeast United States. Kentucky, Georgia, and now South Carolina. She loves living in the low country and often can’t believe how blessed she is. Despite cracked ribs and a trip to the emergency room after getting a hook in her foot while body surfacing, she’s always had fun with her kids playing in the waves. When she’s not writing, Jackie enjoys long walks, bike rides, golf cart rides, reading on the beach, and collecting shells. 

 Links to Bag of Bones:

Amazon: https://amzn.to/34NtLvv

Kobo: https://tinyurl.com/y3f8g2vt 

Bares & Noble: https://tinyurl.com/y4crbcnf 

Google: https://tinyurl.com/y4a6gwu6 

Let’s Be Social:

Website: https://jackielaytoncozyauthor.com/

Twitter: Jackie Layton (@Joyfuljel) / Twitter

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JackieLaytonAuthor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackielaytonauthor

Pinterest: https://pin.it/3Z0A1th  

Goodreads: https://bit.ly/37slujv   

Bookbub: https://bit.ly/34kiwLW 

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