Crossroads 2011: Jeri Smith-Ready

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Tori: Do you have a pre-writing ritual? 
Jeri: I love it when I can find the perfect music to get me into the head of one of the characters. But it has to happen naturally—it never work if I set out to look for it. Also, I try not to depend too much on any ritual. I’ve got to be able to write no matter what the circumstances. (Note: I’m still working on this one—I’m so easily distracted.)  
  
Tori: What do you enjoy doing when you aren’t writing? 
Jeri: I love watching football, although I often use the time to mail reader swag, so maybe that doesn’t count as not writing. This job is pretty much my whole life! 

Tori: Coffee or tea? 
Jeri: Coffee in the morning—mandatory! Usually two cups. Then if I need a pick-me-up in the afternoon, I have tea (sometimes with chocolate if I’m really sleepy or just need a comfort moment).
 
Tori: Do you have a song list for your books? If so, could you list a few songs?   
Jeri: Music is an integral part of the SHADE trilogy: one of the main characters (Logan Keeley) is the frontman for an Irish-flavored punk band. I have a whole section of my website for the SHADE books’ music: http://www.jerismithready.com/books/shade/music 
 
Some of the songs specifically mentioned in SHADE are “Chasing Cars” by Snow Patrol, “If I Ever Leave This World Alive” by Flogging Molly, and Death Cab for Cutie’s “I Will Possess Your Heart.” 
 
I recently wrote the lyrics to the song Logan wrote for Aura in SHADE, called “Forever.” http://t.co/20i4zVu3 
 
Hopefully some time in October, the song will be put to music and performed. 

You can connect with Jeri via:
{Website} {Blog} {Twitter} {Goodreads}

Check out the other author who has stopped by Book Faery today! 

{Read Amanda Ashby's interview questions}