When did you know you wanted to be a writer?

As a kid, I devoured every book I could find. Reading has been my passion for as long as I can remember, but I never considered writing a full length novel until I turned twenty. It didn't occur to me until years later that I could actually write for a living. To me, authors were like Hollywood stars. However, when my oldest child was born, I quit my job as an electrical engineer and decided writing would be my next career. When my youngest entered pre-school, I joined a local writing group, and two years later, I began writing full time.

I've never considered writing any genre other than romance because they are my favorite books to read. Plus, many romance authors have inspired me and continue to today. Jane Austen and the Bronte sisters wrote amazing characters. I have so many current favorites, I couldn't name them all! You do not want to see my to-be-read pile. It's a mountain!

What special quality do you want readers to find in your writing and romances?

I hope readers of my books feel inspired to live with integrity. My characters are everyday people; they struggle with insecurities, friendships, and family issues, but in the end, they take the right path, although it isn't always easy.

Where are you now in your writing journey? Are you shopping publishers or agents?

Well, my writing journey recently took an exciting turn. I just signed with agent Rachel Kent of Books & Such Literary Agency. I'm thrilled to be represented by such a respected agency in the Christian literary world, and I'm honored Rachel took me on as her client.

That is so exciting!  Congratulations, Jill!  I have to ask, have you begun another book?

Yes, I'm plotting the next book in the Almost Sisters series. All three books are contemporary romance novels set in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and they revolve around a trio of best girlfriends. Each of these ladies has a big obstacle to overcome on the way to love, but they're blessed to find just the right man to make it worthwhile.

Is there anything else you would like your readers to know?  Please share how they may contact you.

For more information about my books, check out my website http://www.jillkemerer.com/, and for a quick pick-me-up, stop by my blog http://jillkemerer.blogspot/ where I offer motivation and encouragement.