There is a hidden treasure in the grand old mansion on Piccadilly Street, in a place called London, but not the real London of English fame. There’s also a lot of mystery and a murder that’s been unsolved for decades. But it’s the treasure that captures Mary’s interest.
Mary lives in this house along with her family, her Brownie friends and a ghost. When the ghost reveals her secret about the hidden treasure, there’s no stopping Mary, her Brownie friends, or her enemies from searching for this treasure.
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Emily-Jane Hills Orford is an award-winning author of several books, including Gerlinda (CFA 2016) which received an Honorable Mention in the 2016 Readers’ Favorite Book Awards, To Be a Duke (CFA 2014) which was named Finalist and Silver Medalist in the 2015 Next Generation Indie Book Awards and received an Honorable Mention in the 2015 Readers’ Favorite Book Awards. She writes about the extra-ordinary in life and her books, short stories, and articles are receiving considerable attention. For more information on the author, check out her website at: http://emilyjanebooks.ca
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Interview with Emily-Jane Hills Orford
- When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?
I was surrounded by story tellers. As the youngest, I couldn't get a word in edgewise, so I listened. As soon as I could hold a pencil and write my letters, I was writing stories and I knew I wanted to be a writer. I may have been sidetracked over the years, but I always returned to my first passion: writing.
2- What motivates you to write?
Everything and anything. I get my ideas listening to the news, reading, walking my dog, working in the garden, sharing ideas with other writers.
3- What are the hardest and easiest parts about being a writer?
The hardest part is the rejection letter. Every writer receives them, but it's still difficult to accept. At least now that rejection letters come in e-format, I don't have to recycle multiple stacks of reject letters.
The easiest part is sharing my stories with others and listening to comments, both good and bad. We learn from each other.
4- Which, if any, of your personality traits did you write into you characters?
Well Mary, the main character in “The Piccadilly Street Series” ("Mrs. Murray's Ghost", "Mrs. Murray's Hidden Treasure", and the latest release, “Mrs. Murray’s Home”) is modelled after myself. Everything from the childhood illnesses, the school bully, the shyness, Rosie the best friend, playing with Barbies, imagining all kinds of things, and, most relevant to “Mrs. Murray’s Home”, the fear of heights and fear of flying.
5- Do you think that the cover plays an important part in the buying process?
Oh definitely. I know you're not supposed to "judge a book by its cover", but how the book appears certainly attracts potential buyers and readers. I love the covers for all the books in “The Piccadilly Street Series” ("Mrs. Murray's Ghost", "Mrs. Murray's Hidden Treasure" and “Mrs. Murray’s Home”).
Thanks for hosting me and my book, "Mrs. Murray's Home".
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