Interview with Mari Jack, Author of Tango Love

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Tango Love?

I watched my country’s version of Dancing with the Stars on TV, and both kinds of tango, Argentine and ballroom, fascinated me the most out of all the dances. I read books about tango and watched videos of couples doing the dance, and decided it would make a good topic for steamy romance stories. To really familiarise myself with it, I went to some tango classes and milongas in my area.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Tango Love, what would they be?

For both the MMC and FMC, the theme song would definitely be Veronica Verdier’s recording of “Así se Baila el Tango”. It’s my favourite tango song.

What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

My favourite genre to read is, of course, contemporary romance, which I write, but I also love mysteries too, as long as they’re not too gruesome.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

I’m currently reading Tea and Cake and Death by Gareth and Louise Ward, two authors who live a few towns away from me. On my TBR list, I have Reality Hypnosis and Fire Eyes by Felicia Renea. She’s a Native American poet who writes the most amazing poetry about her culture, along with her personal life experiences.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

The scene where Vic and Adrienne do a tango display for Adrienne’s grandmother when she has her birthday party at the tango club. Also – I don’t want to give away too many spoilers – the scene towards the end of the book when Adrienne’s angry ex pulls the fire alarm at the tango contest to create a diversion before he pulls her away from the crowd to threaten her.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I often listen to music when I write, but sometimes I have a cat on my lap, which can be rather inconvenient!

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

I live by quite a few mottos and quotes, but one I’ll share is: If your dreams don’t scare you, they’re not big enough.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

I want readers to learn some valuable lessons after reading Tango Love. One is that relationship abuse in any form should never be tolerated, and neither should workplace bullying. Also, when you’re an adult, I think you can choose your family. You don’t have to tolerate cruel behaviour from anyone just because they’re biologically related to you.

Mari Jack is the author of the new book Tango Love

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