Ask the Author: Lynne Podrat
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Lynne Podrat
Good thought question, Thank you. Where my grandfather's brother and sisiter settled once they came over from Russia. I was told California, and spoke with my aunt once when I was very young, never my uncle. However, there does not seem to be any record of either one of them on the ship or in the state. Now, you've really got me thinking about this.
Lynne Podrat
I would love to comply, but I do not do horror. I do not enjoy horror films or books. Believe me, I have tried. The Exorcist gave me nightmares as did Stephen King's, Pet Cemetery.
Lynne Podrat
What a great question. I know many writers journal everyday, pulling ideas from those journals. In my case, knowing I must journal everyday will almost seal the deal it won;t happen. However, you will find two drawers in my home, my night stand and small kitchen buffet, with scraps of paper, napkins, tissues, store receipts, with ideas from my grandchildren's conversations, hikes in Vail, and beginning of lines of poetry from a news report that either agrivated me or made me laugh,
Lynne Podrat
Right now, I am still working out kinks for the papaerback version of Listen to Me. However, there is a children's book, sitting for the past year, patiently waiting for an illustrator, and poems I could consider compiling into a book
Lynne Podrat
I must admit, seeing my book to fruition, listed here with an amaing cover, gives me goosebumps. In this instance, the peace of mind my brother's memory will be kept alive has no words.
Hearing or reading that my poem, or story has inspired a discussion or brought any sort of enjoyment is a thrill. I write, not to be recognized, but because I have been inspired. I write from the heart and hope these pieces touch other's as well.
Hearing or reading that my poem, or story has inspired a discussion or brought any sort of enjoyment is a thrill. I write, not to be recognized, but because I have been inspired. I write from the heart and hope these pieces touch other's as well.
Lynne Podrat
I just finished "Everything I Never told You" by Celeste Ng and The Dutch House by Ann Patchett for my Vail,
Next will be: When Stars Collide, by Susan Phillips, a romance and The Forest Of Vanishing Trees, by Kristen Harmel for my Florida reading group.
Next will be: When Stars Collide, by Susan Phillips, a romance and The Forest Of Vanishing Trees, by Kristen Harmel for my Florida reading group.
Lynne Podrat
First choice, Camelot. My love of the forest and Dragons ( I do race in a dragon boat) The Sword and The Stone is one of my favorite books and, the Netflix series, Merlin reignaited my interest. I would hope to work as a physician, and train the horses
I have always wanted to travel throught the wardrobe to Narnia. My love of the woods and animals, especially lions and tigers, makes this a perfect home. I would hope to be a queen of one of the regions to ensure pece and harmony. Of course, then I could play with the animals all day
I have always wanted to travel throught the wardrobe to Narnia. My love of the woods and animals, especially lions and tigers, makes this a perfect home. I would hope to be a queen of one of the regions to ensure pece and harmony. Of course, then I could play with the animals all day
Lynne Podrat
Great question. I found walking the mountain trails in Vail, listening to music, crying and dancing alone soothed me an allowed memories to flow. This is when I would dictate into my phone the rambling thoughts so that I would have something to write that day. I finally compromised with myself, to write and accept whatever amount for the day. My original goal was 1500 words.
Lynne Podrat
Read and write. My initial challenge was editing as I went along and worrying about the organization. Writing your thoughts, everyday, either typing or actual long hand as I did in a notebook is the key. You can also dictate your thoughts and then add then as the mmod strikes.
Lynne Podrat
From the beginning, my goal was to ensure my brother's acceptance and inclusion with friends and family. As time passed, my brother, David moved our children grew and moved away to college, inclusion became more challenging. Now that Bruce has passed, this was written, not so much to be come an author, but to keep his memory alive.
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