Divorced and emotionally damaged, artist Grace
Stollery wants nothing more than to spend her semi-retirement painting and let
time heal her emotional scars.
But
when dashing widower Alfred Nobel moves into her retirement village he turns her
life upside down and her heart inside out by awakening feelings she wants to
keep dormant.
Alfred
quickly sets out to woo Grace and slowly she warms to him. But the village’s
resident femme fatale wants him for herself. Will she succeed in driving a wedge
between Alfred and Grace?
Today we’re talking to Grace Stollery from
“Grace's Turmoil,” a Contemporary Romance featuring mature lovers by Peter
Perrin. Let’s get started. I’m sure our readers are eager to learn more about
you.
What
is your name, and how old are you?
I’m Grace Stollery. I’m sixty-eight-years-young.
I’m Grace Stollery. I’m sixty-eight-years-young.
How would you
describe your physical characteristics?
Petite, as I’m only 5 feet 2 inches tall.
But although my figure is slender it’s quite firm. My skin is creamy looking with
just a sprinkling of freckles. And I have big brown eyes and shoulder-length
dark brown hair.
What
do you think is your best feature?
My figure and my bone structure are good. But my legs seem to get the most compliments.
My figure and my bone structure are good. But my legs seem to get the most compliments.
Where
were you born?
I was born in England, in a town called Romford. Back then it was part of the county of Essex, but it has grown so much it is now seen as part of East London.
I was born in England, in a town called Romford. Back then it was part of the county of Essex, but it has grown so much it is now seen as part of East London.
Are
you married?
Ouch! I wish you hadn’t asked me that. I was married for some fourteen years, but that ended in a painful divorce.
Ouch! I wish you hadn’t asked me that. I was married for some fourteen years, but that ended in a painful divorce.
What
friends do you have?
When I was an internationally renowned
artist I had many friends, or so I thought. But now that career is behind me I
never hear from any of them. So, I guess they weren’t much in the way of
friends after all.
Nowadays, I only have a couple of close friends, Vera and Emily, who both live in my retirement village.
Nowadays, I only have a couple of close friends, Vera and Emily, who both live in my retirement village.
How
are your relationships with men, generally?
Men have always been attracted to me, and I’ve enjoyed their company. But, I’m a Pisces and my emotions are my biggest weakness. I wear my heart on my sleeve and live on cloud nine when my love life is going well. However, when it turns sour I don’t cope well.
Men have always been attracted to me, and I’ve enjoyed their company. But, I’m a Pisces and my emotions are my biggest weakness. I wear my heart on my sleeve and live on cloud nine when my love life is going well. However, when it turns sour I don’t cope well.
How would you describe your dress style?
In my youth I was a Mod, so their love of smart fashion influenced me. I love to wear flamboyant clothes in bright and bold colours and am especially fond of Mary Quant outfits. And, when I’m in the mood, I like to wear brightly coloured kaftans.
What
are your favourite pastimes?
Mostly listening to nostalgic music. The Who, The Kinks, The Small Faces, and The Birds as they remind me of my days as a Mod in the 60s. Plus I love anything by Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, or Chuck Berry. Also, I read a little, mostly sloppy romances.
Mostly listening to nostalgic music. The Who, The Kinks, The Small Faces, and The Birds as they remind me of my days as a Mod in the 60s. Plus I love anything by Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, or Chuck Berry. Also, I read a little, mostly sloppy romances.
How
would you describe your personality?
Complex. I’m gregarious and sociable, but introverted and prone to depression.
Complex. I’m gregarious and sociable, but introverted and prone to depression.
How
would you describe your sense of humour?
Dry and subtle. I absolutely detest when sarcasm is passed off as humour.
Dry and subtle. I absolutely detest when sarcasm is passed off as humour.
Will
readers like or dislike your character?
Oh, I do hope they like me. But, I’m afraid they might think I’m a bitch because of the way I treat Alfred.
Oh, I do hope they like me. But, I’m afraid they might think I’m a bitch because of the way I treat Alfred.
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Great interview. Love how her legs get the most compliments.
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Love her last line. LOL Tweeted this. :)
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