Karin Tabke: A Self Portrait
Karin Tabke Revealed
About Karin Tabke
Revealing Questions
- Q. How would you describe your life in only 8 words?
- A. Controlled chaos!
- Q. What is your motto or maxim?
- A. Same as Nike, "Just Do It!"
- Q. How would you describe perfect happiness?
- A. Life is pretty good right now. I'm doing what I love and the people I love are healthy and happy. But to make it even better? I'd have to say my perfect happiness is writing a perfectly compelling sexy love story.
- Q. What’s your greatest fear?
- A. Of my imagination drying up.
- Q. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be?
- A. On the battlefield at Hastings.
- Q. With whom in history do you most identify?
- A. My heroines. Lady Isabel, Lady Tarian and Princess Arian.
- Q. Which living person do you most admire?
- A. Hmm, good question. I'd have to say my husband.
- Q. What are your most overused words or phrases?
- A. lol. Her eyes narrowed. He grinned.
- Q. What do you regret most?
- A. I have no regrets. I am exactly where I want to be doing what I love. No regrets.
- Q. If you could acquire any talent, what would it be?
- A. Singing! I love to sing. But can't. Not at all.
- Q. What is your greatest achievement?
- A. My kids. They are wonderful loving souls. They make me smile and cry and I love them always.
- Q. What’s your greatest flaw?
- A. I think I'm always right. I am! Aren't I?
- Q. What’s your best quality?
- A. Hubby says, "Your ability and willingness to share." My daughter says, "You give everyone the benefit of the doubt."
- Q. If you could be any person or thing, who or what would it be?
- A. I like who I am. Just a few pounds lighter. :)
- Q. What trait is most noticeable about you?
- A. My positiveness.
- Q. Who is your favorite fictional hero?
- A. Any of my hot cops or any one of the Blood Swords!
- Q. Who is your favorite fictional villain?
- A. Lord Rangor in MASTER OF TORMENT. He did it all for love!
- Q. If you could meet any historical character, who would it be and what would you say to him or her?
- A. Jesus Christ. Not sure if could say anything. I'd be too awestruck.
- Q. What is your biggest pet peeve?
- A. Mean girls. And mean boys.
- Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing?
- A. World traveler.
- Q. What’s your fantasy profession?
- A. Writing is a fantasy come true, but my other fantasy is to be the next Stevie Nicks!
- Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you?
- A. Honesty. Integrity. Passion.
- Q. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your days, what would it be?
- A. Dark Chocolate and Cabernet! Or no, grilled lobster and fresh drawn butter. Or, no, rare rack of lamb. I only get one choice? Not fair.
- Q. What are your 5 favorite songs?
- A. Leather and Lace, Star Spangled Banner, Be With You, Going To California, Rhiannon
On Books and Writing
- Q. Who are your favorite authors?
- A. Linda Howard, Kathleen Woodiwiss, Elizabeth Chadwick
- Q. What are your 5 favorite books of all time?
- A. Gone With the Wind, Wuthering Heights, To Kill a Mockingbird, Mr. Perfect, Wolf and the Dove
- Q. Is there a book you love to reread?
- A. Wold and the Dove
- Q. Do you have one sentence of advice for new writers?
- A. Never give up, ever!
- Q. What comment do you hear most often from your readers?
- A. How do you come up with your stories?
- Q. How did you come to write Master of Craving?
- A. The biblical story of David and Bathsheba has always intrigued me. So, I put my own spin on it and wrote the medieval version.
