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My special guest is Regency romance author, Hazel Statham. Hazel resides in the UK and her work has been compared to that of Georgette Heyer. Hazel’s recent release is Lizzie’s Rake.
We interviewed her today to find out more about her new book and her life as a published author.
Thank you for this interview, Hazel. Can you tell us a little about yourself and how long you’ve been writing?
I live in the UK and have been writing on and off since I was 15. I have always been fascinated by history and wanted nothing more than to create my own historical world.
I have been an avid reader of historical books for many years and am a firm believer in 'getting it right.' I believe in making the story fit the fact, not the fact fit the story!
Do you write full-time?
I don’t work to a schedule. I write as and when the muse is active – which I guess is most of the time! I like to work when the house is empty and quiet so I can concentrate without interruption.
At what point in your life did you make up your mind you were going to become a published author?
Although I have been writing since I was 15, it wasn’t until 2005 that I was talked into submitting my work to a publisher. Up until that point, I had always written solely for my own amusement and I was utterly amazed that others enjoyed my work. Publication is just the icing on the cake.
What was your favorite book to read as a child?
As a child, it was Black Beauty. I love animals, especially horses and dogs and I think I was 11 and just starting to learn to ride when my parents bought me this book.
What is your favorite book at the present?
Can I cheat and tell you my three favorite books? At 16 I found Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre and it has remained my absolute favorite throughout the years. Then came Georgette Heyer’s These Old Shades, and more recently Laura Kinsale’s Flowers From The Storm. These three books are my main ‘comfort’ reads and have traveled all over the world with me as well as into hospital on several occasions. They’re very well traveled books and I have more than one copy of each of them.
Article comments
1 - Cheryl Malandrinos
Having read this book, I can tell you that it is classic Regency Romance at its best.
Best of luck, Hazel.
2 - Hazel Statham
Many thanks for your good wishes, Cheryl. They are very much appreciated. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the book.
Regards
Hazel