Ask the Author: Linda Imbler
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Linda Imbler
Such a terrific question! The secrecy surrounding my grandmother's past.
Linda Imbler
What a wonderful question. Thank you! A specific list would be too extensive, but I do list most all I’ve read under My Books on Goodreads. Genre=wise, I’ll read horror, mysteries, plays, bio/autobiographies, general fiction.
During summer months, I read many of the classics that I did not read as a young person or while in school. I read any books being released by my favorite authors and anything from my “pile.” Recommendations from friends or Amazon and used book store finds, if I’m intrigued by the synopses. I also enjoy revisiting book series from my childhood, such as the Nancy Drew or Freddie the Pig series.
During summer months, I read many of the classics that I did not read as a young person or while in school. I read any books being released by my favorite authors and anything from my “pile.” Recommendations from friends or Amazon and used book store finds, if I’m intrigued by the synopses. I also enjoy revisiting book series from my childhood, such as the Nancy Drew or Freddie the Pig series.
Linda Imbler
I would be delighted. Thank you! “She’s made with skin of plastic and was sitting on that shelf. So, how did she get from there to here?” I ask myself, as she reaches for me.
Linda Imbler
I would travel to Nebraska to meet The Free Zoners at Mother Abigail's Hemmingford House so that I could join them and "Stand." Thank you for asking!
Linda Imbler
The best thing is I get things out of my head. My fears and worries are now out there for the world to see, but they are so couched within the poem that the audience usually does not know what my original stressor was. I, however, have a sense of catharsis because I have wrestled that demon and won! And, my audience has something to read and enjoy. It's good for everybody.
Linda Imbler
As I've stated many times, much of my writing is a visceral reaction to what is happening around me. Or, it might be the result of a niggling memory that simply won't stop tapping me on the shoulder. In a few cases, I have written pieces because my friends or family members have said, "Linda, I think there's a story there." And, they are always right!
On several occasions, I have challenged myself to write a piece with only one word being the launching point. This happened with the word "lambent" that I saw in a crossword puzzle. I wrote the entire poem, "Tomb" around that one word. That poem just poured out of me. It was one of my earliest compositions, and I am still very proud of it because it's so cool. (Tomb is published in 'Big Questions, Little Sleep.)
On several occasions, I have challenged myself to write a piece with only one word being the launching point. This happened with the word "lambent" that I saw in a crossword puzzle. I wrote the entire poem, "Tomb" around that one word. That poem just poured out of me. It was one of my earliest compositions, and I am still very proud of it because it's so cool. (Tomb is published in 'Big Questions, Little Sleep.)
Linda Imbler
I do this in several different ways. I switch gears and curl up with a good book. I leave the house and go experience something new that I could write about. I take old poetry and see if I can take the gist of it in another direction or write it in a different style. What I don't do is stress about the fact that my pen is not moving. That probably more than anything saves my mental bacon!
Linda Imbler
I had published quite a bit of short fiction, in addition to my many poems. I thought, why not put the two together? All my previous collections are somehow themed. The e-book "Pairings" is not themed, but each short fiction piece has been loosely coupled to a poem. It was a fun and very interesting way for me to present my work. I believe the readers will be pleased with the outcome.
Linda Imbler
After having just completed my fourth poetry collection, the e-book "Pairings," soon to be published by Soma Publishing, I am now going through my unfinished poems and completing them for submission.
Linda Imbler
First and foremost, be a reader. Be observant of what goes on around you and how things work. Define to yourself what you believe makes someone else's work good. Write, write, write and find your own unique voice.
This is important for your sanity. Never be afraid to take a poem in a completely different direction from where you were first going with it.
This is important for your sanity. Never be afraid to take a poem in a completely different direction from where you were first going with it.
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