An interview with author, Chris Lynch...

Grew up in? Boston

Childhood ambition? Hockey player/U.S. President/Rock and Roll god

Favorite sports team? Boston Bruins

Book to take on a desert island? STAY HERE WITH ME, by Robert Olmstead

Favorite city? Edinburgh

Favorite CD? Stones, Hot Rocks

Where do you write? Presently, in my bedroom. But I am moving soon and the new house has an office for me. For the first time in several years I will have a dedicated office for work. Tiny but dedicated, like my mind.

Qualities you most admire? Sense of humor, strong work ethic, responsibility

What do you do to relax? Walk

What classic/contemporary author would you most like to have dinner with? (Tie) Douglas Adams, Samuel Beckett

What classic/contemporary fictional character would you most like to date? Denise from THE CORRECTIONS. A lot of baggage there, but sexy, quick witted, and a chef.

Place you were/are happiest? My house, wherever my house happens to be, at 3:30 pm when my kids come through the door and yell "Hi Dad!" before they even see me.

Most embarrassing moment? When my mobile phone accidentally redialed without my knowing, and a long and personal conversation of mine got recorded on the worst possible answering machine.

What adjectives might you use to describe your latest book? No day at the beach, but hopeful.

Life motto? Shut up and write.

About Chris Lynch