Janet Evanovich has an enthusiastic following, especially of her Stephanie Plum titles (although we at Festivale have a soft spot for the Metro Girl Alex (Barney) Barnaby).

We met Ms Evanovich at a Sisters in Crime function in Melbourne, Australia. Rumour has it that, since leaving her readers cliff-hanging at the end of novels in a most nefarious way, she has been known to sign herself "bitch evanovich". Gotta respect that. Janet Evanovich's web site is highly recommended. Stephanie Plum's adventures are part of the series series.

Has your interaction with fans, for example, at conventions, affected your work?

No

Recently I was on a panel at the LA Times Book Festival and I used a foot long rubber penis as a prop. That was pretty memorable.

Do you have a favourite author or book (or writer or film or series) that has influenced you or that you return to?

I've been greatly influenced by Donald Duck and Uncle Scrooge comics.

Who is the person you would most like to be trapped in a lift with? or a spaceship?

Indiana Jones

Who is the person you would most DISlike to be trapped in a lift with? Or a spaceship?

Bubba

What would you pack for space? (Is there a food, beverage, book, teddy bear, etc that you couldn't do without?)

Krispy Kreme doughnuts and Cheez Doodles.

What is the most important thing you would like to get/achieve from your work?

Financial independence.

What is the special satisfaction of your work?

Making people laugh.

Official site Stephanie Series Reading Guide

Compiled by Ali Kayn May, 2001 For other answers to the usual questions click here See also: