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You are a legend in the romance industry as a cover model and probably have been asked every interview question but, here it goes…

1) How do you communicate with people? Are you patient? Are you friendly? How open are you to clients’ requirements? 

I am pretty good with dealing with people. I managed a grocery store for 15 years so I’ve dealt with the public for quite a while. That also helped me develop a thick skin. You really can’t let what people say bother you. A lot of the cover models can take a good picture but can’t deal with people. That’s why you’ll see some guys at a convention once and never again. They can’t handle it. I remember years ago when I was working a trade show with Heather Graham and a woman commented to her that she’s never heard of the author. Heather just smiled and said to her “Well….a lot of people have!” I had to go off on this ignorant woman in Heather’s defense. Heather said “Don’t worry about it….No big deal…” I’ve never forgotten that. People can be so rude. I’ve had “fans” ask me if I’m wearing a wig or say “I thought you’d be taller…” I just smile and kill them with kindness…

 

2) What is your nutrition? How often do you go to the gym? Do you practice constantly? 

I go to the gym 6 days a week. I try to break up my workouts into different body parts on different days. My diet is generally pretty healthy. I think everyone knows what to eat and what not to. They just don’t want to deprive themselves. I know if I eat more of something I shouldn’t that just means more cardio. There is literally NO FREE LUNCH. I follow a more strict diet if I have a shoot coming up. I have never been one of those guys who carries food around with them so they can eat 6 to 8 times a day. I just find that odd.

3) What is your availability? Traveling? Full-time, part time? hours?

It all depends on the situation. I can be pretty flexible if the price is right!

 

4) Where can we learn what you have in this industry? 

For starters you can buy my new book, “Confessions Of A Romance Cover Model.” It just came out in paperback. It took me 20 years in the business to write it. Any more questions? Buy me a drink and we’ll talk!

 

http://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Romance-Cover-Model-Hollenbach-ebook/dp/B00GGMWAEA/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1386556853&sr=1-1&keywords=confessions%2Bof%2Ba%2Bromance%2Bcover%2Bmodel

 

5) Where can your fans best reach you and keep up to date on your projects?

They can go to my website: www.cjcovermodel.com or follow me on Facebook: CJ Hollenbach. I’m not on Twitter…yet!