2019 Author Interview Series

What is your most interesting writing quirk? I don’t know if it’s a quirk, exactly. When I’m writing, I can picture my story unfold as if I’m watching a film on a screen. I can imagine exactly how each character looks and sounds, down to the minute detail. In fact, when I was writing Love Snaggs, […]

You’re invited to a dinner party, are you: The center of attention Off in a corner talking to one or two people Standing by the door waiting for a chance to leave At home reading or writing your latest work Why did you pick the response that you chose? I love a dinner party, so

I’m pleased to feature author Ann Barnes in this edition of the 2019 Author Interview Series. Let’s take a look at the 10 questions she has selected to give us insight into what motivates and inspires her as an author. What do you think are the elements of a good story? Personally, I think a

I’m happy to feature author Tracy Kauffman in this edition of the 2019 Author Interview Series. It’s interesting to see which questions authors select from my list to reveal a bit about themselves and their work to those of you that read their interviews. Please enjoy meeting Tracy Kauffman. What do you think are the

This edition of my author interview series features Susan Royal. Susan has selected 10 questions from my list of 20 to reveal to us a bit about her writing, motivation and inspiration. Please enjoy learning more about Susan. What is your work schedule like when you’re writing? I tend to do a lot of writing

This installment of my 2019 author interview series features author Richard Dee. Richard selected 10 questions from my list and his responses will tell us a little bit about him. Please enjoy: What is your work schedule like when you’re writing? I get up and write at 0530 most mornings. It’s a hangover from when

This edition of my author interview series features Anna Chiapetta. It’s always interesting to see what questions each author selects for their interview. It definitely gives us insight into what makes them tick. Now, without further delay, please enjoy this interview with Ann Chiapetta. What is the first book that made you cry? Wow, this

What is your work schedule like when you’re writing? Like many writers, the morning seems to be the best time for me. I don’t get up that early, but if I start writing before the trivia of the day starts cluttering my brain, I find I do better work. What is your most interesting writing

What comes first in your writing, the plot or the characters? Characters. Every time. I think about someone that would probably have an interesting story to tell, like an eco-tour boat captain and a wildlife photographer. I know they’ll provide me with lots of background I’m familiar with, and I have a feel for who

What is your work schedule like when you’re writing? I primarily teach grad school online so much of my non-writing time is spent preparing for the classes, grading, or interacting with my students. Other than that, I do a lot of freelance work revolving around technology in education, writing for corporations, ezines, and other online