Nothing in Margo Simmons’s life comes
easy. She can’t claim the inheritance on a condo apartment her uncle has left
to her until she is gainfully employed in a job for a year. She meets the man
of her dreams but anguishes over a loving relationship because he is still
emotionally tied to his deceased wife. With great difficulty, she becomes the
guardian to a recently orphaned child she had been tutoring. Margo evolves from
an insecure, newbie elementary teacher into a woman determined to fulfill the
secret desires locked in her heart. My story speaks to anyone who has suffered
a loss and had to start over.
J.L. Regen’s book was inspired by a real
life story of lovers who join hearts against many odds. She lives in the New
York metropolitan area, is a published photojournalist, has short suspense
stories online, and has taught English as a Second Language to students around
the globe. This is her first contemporary romance. She has also published three
nonfiction books and is crafting a historical suspense set in World War II.
Today we’re talking to Margo
Simmons from “Secret Desires” by J.L. Regen. Let’s get started. I’m sure our
readers are eager to learn more about you.
What is your relationship status?
I am happily married to a
man who courted me with flowers, wine, dancing, and many romantic interludes. We
just celebrated our 14 wedding anniversary.
What is your best memory to date?
My wedding day is one of
my best memories. I felt like a princess in my gown and waltzed around the
floor with my new husband. It was an exhilarating experience.
What is your favorite food?
My favorite food is
coconut sorbet. I could eat it by the gallons. It is a nice intermezzo between
courses as well.
Are you close to family?
I only have one family
member left and, yes, we've become close. He's the patriarch of the family. A
great husband and father who is now fighting back as he recovers from a bout
with throat cancer.
What is your most prized possession?
My most prized possession
is a teddy bear that one of my students gave to me. He greets me each morning.
If someone from your past showed up, who would you most want
it to be, and why?
I'd want it to be my
mother. She was my best friend and I miss her greatly.
Name three of your favorite things.
I have many
interests--photography, yoga, and horseback riding are my three top ones. My
passion is travel, which I've done as a writer, teacher, and photojournalist.
What kinds of things do you always carry in your pockets
or purse?
I always carry a notepad
in my pocket so that I can jot down ideas for my present and future novels. I
get some of my best ideas on long walks.
Are you a morning person or a night owl?
I'm a morning person. I
get up early, do my errands, and when I'm not teaching, turn on my pc early to
compose my thoughts and write. I don't like burning the midnight oils because
past a certain hour, the mind wanders and thoughts get jumbled. However, I have
been known to get out of bed in the middle of the night to write down an idea.
If you had a free day with no responsibilities and
your only mission was to enjoy yourself, what would you do?
When I have a free day, I
like to take a yoga class, read, write, and talk to a friend.
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