Rachel Lynn Solomon
Author Interview - Rachel Lynn Solomon
Author I draw inspiration from: Taylor Jenkins Reid—she has such an inventive approach to storytelling, and her books never fail to make me feel a hundred different emotions.
Favorite place to read a book: In the bath, ideally with a sugary snack nearby
Book character I’d like to be stuck in an elevator with: Joshua from The Hating Game
The moment I knew I wanted to become an author: I can’t remember ever not wanting to be one! For a long time, I didn’t think it was realistic, so I pursued other careers before I found my way back to writing after college.
Hardback, paperback, ebook or audiobook: Audiobook! I’m usually in the middle of one of each format at any given time, but I go through 3-5 audiobooks/month.
The last book I read: Something to Talk About by Meryl Wilsner
Pen & paper or computer: Computer
Book character I think I’d be best friends with: Meg Mackworth from Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn
If I wasn’t an author, I’d be a: Public radio producer (one of my past jobs!)
Favorite decade in fashion history: 1950s—I love swing skirts and Peter Pan collars
Place I’d most like to travel: Japan
My signature drink: Chai latte
Favorite artist: Roy Lichtenstein
Number one on my bucket list: Take a pasta-making class in Italy
Anything else you'd like to add: Thank you so much for having me!
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Twitter :@rlynn_solomon
Author Bio: Rachel Lynn Solomon is the author of You’ll Miss Me When I’m Gone, Our Year of Maybe, and Today Tonight Tomorrow. She is a Seattle native who loves rainy days, her tiny dog, tap dancing, old movies, red lipstick, and books with flawed, complicated characters. Learn more at RachelSolomonBooks.com.