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Jennifer Snow is the author of All Signs Point to Malibu.
Jennifer Snow is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author of more than thirty-five contemporary romances and thrillers. Her novels have received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and some have been optioned for film and television. Also a screenwriter, Jen is known for her romantic comedies and female-driven dramas. A Canadian living in Torrevieja, Spain, with her husband and son, she loves to travel and spend time near the ocean.
All Signs Point to Malibu is a rom-com with a speculative twist that asks: Why put off until tomorrow the wedding you can sabotage today?
Let’s get to know Jennifer as she talks favorite novels, story inspirations, writing romance and more!
What are some of your favorite novels?
Growing up I loved the Sweet Valley High series – they were my first real introduction to stories with romantic elements and my favorite was a Special Edition called Malibu Summer (my obsession with Malibu started early lol). I still re-read it every summer and it’s fun to see how my perception of the story has changed from when I was a teenager to an adult to now a mom of a teenager! But while the story resonates differently over the years, the feeling of first summer love still warms my heart and reminds me why I love writing romance. I’ve always been a fan of Debbie Macomber, so I have many favorites of hers and I adore anything by Christina Lauren, but my favorite is In a Holidaze!
When did you know you wanted to become an author?
When I was four years old and my mom taught me to read and write before I started school! I always had a notebook and pencil everywhere I went and I could spend hours in libraries and bookstores. I used to use my dressers as a place to store notebooks and leave my clothes on the floor – sorry Mom! I started submitting manuscripts to Harlequin at fifteen and the amazing editors would respond to my submissions with the most encouraging feedback. I always knew it was the only thing that I wanted to do.
Where do you draw your story ideas from?
Everywhere! I carry a notebook with me and try to write down at least three things I observe every day – human nature, sayings, interactions, conversations (I eavesdrop A LOT). News headlines or things I watch on reality TV – inspiration is everywhere!
What are some aspects you like best about writing for the romance genre?
I like writing stories that uplift and empower women! I know that might sound cliche, but it’s true:) Romance is complex and inspiring, heartwrenching and humorous. I like that there are so many subgenres that we can experiment with – I had only written contemporary romance until now, but All Signs Point to Malibu is the first in what I hope will be many romances with a speculative twist. I also love the readers of romance – they are dedicated, loyal and fiercely supportive. There’s truly no other writing community like it.
Tell us what we can expect from All Signs Point to Malibu!
So much fun! This book is a light speculative romcom with a psychic twist. The enemies to lovers trope is my favorite to read and write because of the fun banter between the leads and this book has so much of that. It was originally a screenplay first, so in novelizing it, I was able to add depth to the story and the characters, but keeping a fresh, fun, fast-paced style. There is a light, humorous take on social issues such as hustle mentality and cancel culture with some thought provoking bookclub questions in the back – perfect for a book club read!
What are you currently reading and what’s on your TBR (to be read) list?
I’m currently reading and re-reading a draft of a new screenplay lol! However, it is an adaptation of a beautiful non-fiction book that I’m fortunate enough to bring to screen so I’m reading that book as I write as well. But my TBR pile is mile high for once I get past this current deadline. I’m dying to read Carley Fortune’s latest – This Summer Will be Different and The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren.
