In my July newsletter (catch up HERE if you missed it) I interviewed Josie Jaffrey about her brilliant new vampire-pirate novella trilogy, QuickSilver, which starts with Kill Me Quick. I was fascinated by the world and characters, and had to find out more about the mind behind them…
5 Random Questions
1. What’s your go-to fancy dress costume?
Vampire. Obviously!
2. You have a magic ticket to spend one day anywhere in the world. Where will you go?
Charleston, SC, for the pecan pralines and the blue crab dip. Eating is probably my favourite pastime.
3. Do you have any unusual habits/superstitions?
I still won’t walk over three drain covers together, which is a hangover from childhood but frankly is also just common sense. I’ve seen enough of those things cracked to be wary!
4. What’s one talent you have that not many people know about?
I bake, both bread and cakes. Did I mention that I love eating? I’m also really good at spreadsheets 😂
5. What’s a recent read you’ve loved?
I adored the Lavington Windsor books by Alice James. They’re wonderful, adventure-filled romps following a necromancer as she solves murders and gets embroiled in ill-advised romances with vampires.
About Josie Jaffrey
Josie Jaffrey is a fantasy and historical fiction author who writes about lost worlds, dystopian societies and paranormal monsters (vampires are her favourite). She has published multiple novels and short stories. Most of those are set in the Silverse, an apocalyptic world filled with vampires and zombies.
Josie lives in Oxford with her husband and two cats (Sparky and Gussie), who graciously permit human cohabitation in return for regular feeding and cuddles. The resulting cat fluff makes it difficult for Josie to wear black, which is largely why she gave up being a goth. Although the cats are definitely worth it, she still misses her old wardrobe.
You can find out more about Josie and her books on her website, and follow her on Bluesky, Instagram, and TikTok. And check out her podcast, Jack Valentine, Vampire Detective and IndieBites – a quarterly magazine Josie edits.
If you missed my newsletter interview with Josie about the QuickSilver trilogy, check it out here.
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