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Exclusive Interview with Debra Chapoton | Insights & Stories on CraveBooks

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Debra Chapoton

Member Since: 04/2022

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Debra Chapoton is the author of over 60 fiction and nonfiction works in various genres including young adult, science fiction, coming of age, suspense, time travel, retelling, romance, and paranormal.  Chapoton has also written the Second Chance Teacher Romance series under the pen name of Marlisa Kriscott.


Tell us a little bit about yourself, your hobbies and interests.

I live in a full log home with chipmunks for pets. I'm addicted to cruising and spend a couple months each year in the Caribbean where I still find time to work on writing novels.

When and why did you start writing books?

A teacher colleague made his students write a novel during the school year. I thought I could do it during summer vacation. I did. Now I'm hooked on seeing where the characters will take me and what they'll do.

What made you decide to tackle writing as a career?

My career has always been education, but writing sort of sneaked up on me. Since I've left the classroom I've published over sixty works.

Which one of your books or characters is your favourite?

Who's my favorite character? Why, Grandma McVety from MELANIE'S MATCH (written under the pen name Marlisa Kriscott). She's a feisty retired teacher who has a secret hand in her granddaughter's love life. I loved writing that character.

Which one of your books was the hardest to write and stretched you the most as a writer?

The Girl in the Time Machine was difficult to write and keep the various timelines straight.

Who is your favourite author and book?

I love the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon.

What book are you reading right now?

I'm in the middle of one of Gabaldon's novellas.

Where do you get your inspiration for your books?

I get inspiration for my books from a deep and active imagination ... so, out of thin air, I guess.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

In my spare time, just put me on a cruise ship!

Do you have any new books in the works?

Currently working on expanding the Second Chance Teacher Romance series.