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Week 6 – Dec. 9, 2012 An Interview With Author | Dennis Higgins & Giveaway

 

Hello everyone! Thank you for stopping by my blog for the sixth week of “Seven Weeks to Christmas Author Interviews & Giveaways.”  There is one more week of the event, next Sunday, when you will read an interview with “me,” and you will comment for a chance to win books, and a grand prize that I’m giving away. (I will reveal the grand prize closer to next Sunday)! Mark your calenders for December 16, as this is my release party for… “The Christmas Secret,” which will be an “online” party. You can stay in the comfort of your own home,  and visit my blog anytime that day.  Don’t forget, you must comment to enter the giveaway.  I will resume normal blogging after the event. However, I already have interviews scheduled for 2013.  Now on to this weeks interview…Dennis Higgins and I met online, we became friends talking about author stuff, and I felt it was only fitting to interview Dennis.  He is an awesome writer… please join me in welcoming Dennis Higgins as my guest author today!

-Virginia Wright

1.)     What led you to become an author? My story began way back when I was a young man in my twenties. I had worked a mundane job in a receiving department where I used to fantasize about being a time traveler falling in love with someone in the past. My fantasies became elaborate stories where a man found himself in 1871 during the Chicago Fire. I had contrasted a modern woman he knew in the present named Cathy with a Victorian woman in the past named Catherine. I always wanted to write this into a book but never found the time. Fast forward to about ten years ago when I met my wife to-be, online. I told her about my desire to write that particular story so for fun we started writing a never ending story type with our characters, Katya and Cyrus. It wasn’t very good and contained almost sappy love sequences because we were falling in love at the time. We shelved the whole idea until she encouraged me to start writing by myself. I went a different direction with my first book, a Route 66 time travel adventure, until she encouraged me to revisit Katya and Cyrus for my second book. I kept the character names, even giving a nod towards Catherine and my Time Pilgrim series became a reality.

Awesome story, Dennis. I bought Katya and Cyrus and recently started reading your book…it is definitely keeping my interest!

2.)      What genre do you write? I find my writing style best fits to a young adult demographic. I write time travel fantasy with a touch of romance.

Great combination!

3.)      When you write, do you prefer silence or do you like to listen to music or the television? I write only in the early morning with complete silence. Of course I have to deal with my two dogs that also pick this time to play. In fact dog #2, Katie is trying to hand me her pull toy right now.

I can relate to needing complete silence, but there are times where I write better with some soothing music playing in the background.

4.)      Do you have a particular place you prefer to write? Right here at my desktop computer. I once tried to write somewhere else at a different time of day and found that my writing style became darker. I suppose it’s good to shake it up a bit but it’s usually in the lower level of my house at my desk.

I have an office area, but I my writing home is in the corner of a reclining couch–with my laptop glued to my lap!

5.)       How long did it take you to write your first book? It took me about one year to write each of my books. Publishing takes a bit longer though.

That sounds about right for me too. But with my latest book, it took me two years.

6.)     Where do you get your inspirations from to write? I suppose as I stated in answer #1, I rely on my fantasies. I like to read but would not consider myself an avid reader. However, I must admit that a couple of authors have influenced me by expanding my love for time travel. I remember reading The Time Travelers Wife by Audrey Niffenegger which I believed was great, but then I thought to myself that I could do this.

You have a wonderful imagination!

7.)      Can you describe the feeling you had when you held your first published book? I felt like I had joined a great club of authors. I was a normal guy who had a dream and worked to make it a reality. But I also gave my thanks to God.

Amen!

8.) What book are you currently working on? I have just recently submitted the second book in my Time Pilgrims series to the publisher, so now I am between works.

Time to take a little break and enjoy the holidays!

9.) Where can people find your books? Among other places: Amazon.com, Barnes and Nobles, Createspace, Whiskey Creek Press.

I bought your book, Katya and Cyrus, on Amazon.

About Me

As a native of Chicago, Illinois, I have always possessed a romance with things of the past that are gone but not forgotten.  I now live in the suburbs with my lovely wife, two dogs and four canaries.

Among my influences are:  Richard Matheson, Jack Finney, Dean Koontz, Joan Wester Anderson, Peter S. Beagle and Audrey Neffenegger.

Katya and Cyrus (Time Pilgrims) is the first of an exciting new series that will be treasured and loved by teens as well as adults.

Books:

Katya and Cyrus Time Pilgrims

Parallel Roads (Lost on Route 66)

Coming Soon:

Time Pilgrims (Almost Yesterday)

Thanks for participating in this author interview and giveaway event, Dennis. It was a joy having you as guest author today!

-Virginia Wright

Comments are now open!

December Preschool and Kindergarten – Activity Page

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“December” Preschool and Kindergarten Projects – Winter items  Theme Activity Page (s) for preschool children – Count how many winter items in the picture. Write the number , draw a winter item.   Number and Letter  Recognition, plus art.  This is just one of our monthly activity pages for preschool children-  Click here for more lessons.

 

Week 5 – Giveaway Winners Annoucement

 

Hi everyone! Ready for me to announce the winners of week 5 Seven Weeks to Christmas Author Interviews & Giveaways….

Drum roll please!

Jeremy Hawkins | Graphic Designer & Author

Winner of a hard copy of   “Retro-Zombie: Art & Words by Jeremy Hawkins” is….

Karen Phillips

Lisa Winkler | Author

Winner of a hard copy of “Tangerine Tango” is….Launa McNeilly

Winner of the ebook….Barbara younger

Virginia Wright | Author & Illustrator

Winner of  the eBook “Buzzzzzzzz: What Honeybees Do by Virginia Wright” is…..

Alex Cavanaugh

Congratulations to all the winners!!!!

Now…

Please visit my blog on Sunday December 9, 2012 and help me give a warm welcome to:

December 9th – Dennis Higgins

December 9th – Joe Landers

Then join (me)  Virginia Wright December 16th, for the Release Party Online for – “The Christmas Secret” – Nice swag giveaway! Come to the party on your computer, in your own home. Comment for a chance to win! See you then….

Week 5 – Dec. 2, 2012 An Interview With Graphic Designer/Author | Jeremy Hawkins & Giveaway

 

Hello everyone! Thank you for stopping by my blog for the fifth week of “Seven Weeks to Christmas Author Interviews & Giveaways.”  There is one more week, next Sunday, that I will have two more author interviews, so please show your support and stop on by. Then, the week after that, December 16, is my release party for… The Christmas Secret, which will be an “online” party. You can stay in the comfort of your own home,  and visit my blog, anytime that day.  I’m giving away a few copies of my book, and one commenter will receive a grand prize that will be revealed just before the party begins. Don’t forget, you must comment to enter the giveaway.   Now on to this weeks interview…Jeremy and I met on another blog. He won my book, Crying Bear, during a giveaway, and well the rest is history. He is awesome, his work is awesome, so please join me in welcoming Jeremy Hawkins, Graphic Designer/Author as my guest today!

-Virginia Wright

BIO:

I am a graphic designer/artist by trade and in the last several years have become a blogger of a few sites. From Horror to Zombies and mixed with a few interviews with people I think you should know, I feel it hasn’t even scratched the surface of who I am. Keeping myself busy by filling my day in an ever changing design world looking for the next shift in this market, I find much joy in keeping up with trends. I am the curator of “Horror Blogger Alliance” where those people who run sites of a horror nature that need a starting point, start here. Created by my good friend Carl Manes who has gone onto other projects as he it in the processes of getting his script into production… he left me to maintain the site.

On top of that my Zombie site “Retro-Zombie” started of with me turning folks into zombies, which now holds a level of all things retro, though sometimes the zombie factor sneaks back in.  Last my review/interview site “Two Thumbs” that serves as my place to meet cool interesting actors, writers, artists and find some great music.  All and all I am just one of those people who love art, film, music and happy that the cards dealt to me allows me to show my passion… and share it too.

When did you publish your first book?

I wrote a book called “Chatterbox” back in the summer of 1996 after visiting a civil war house/museum, when I saw many items within the walls of this house and where I thought each had their own story to tell. Toys, silverware, photos and a little empty jewelry box with the word “Chatterbox” written on the lid… there I was with an idea to tell little stories. Inspired by the idea that you don’t have to be alive to have a story, now of course I have never written anything up to this point… so I just did it. It remained hidden for several years until friend Reggie Bannister [Star of Phantasm] asked me to read it, he said if he liked it… there was the potential for him to write a forward. So here it is 2011 and it still lay hidden from anyone who knew I had it, a little redesign… now it’s an e-book. It’s rough around the edges, but it’s meant to be thought invoking… I am proud of it for my first attempt, it’s funny I tell people just cause I write doesn’t mean I am an author.

You write and you also do art and design. Can you please tell us a

little bit about what type of art and design you do?

Life takes all in different directions and is it where you thought you might be? I can design anything you might need; I have always had this ability to be told by my clients “this is what I am looking for” be it a website, ebook cover, Cd cover… I see it in my head and send them a sample. Most times I can do it in one-shot, now of course not all the time. I believe that my art/design is a better representation of who I am compared to my writings. So what did you want to do with your life, did it ever change… I always knew I wanted to create art and that turned into design. Luckily most of my jobs let me be creative, I am thanking my parents and wife they let me shine.

Could you tell us about your latest book? Where can viewers purchase it?

I followed up with a new book this year called “Retro-Zombie: Art & Words” which is a shorter book and available in print. It has gotten some very nice feedback and I am grateful to those who have enjoyed it. It’s the same as the first book, but this year I discovered my love for old books, vintage art/photos I am known as “Retro-Zombie”. This confuses people a little, because they think I am a zombie lover only, so they come to my sites looking for the zombies. Now there are zombies, but it’s becoming more devoted to all things retro… right now I am stuck in the 1980s. So the book is just crazy stories/ideas wrapped around whatever art I saw in my head.

Where online can people find you?

Okay this is the fun part I have three sites that I run/ maintain that I would like to tell you about if that is okay… still there good. First site is called “Howlin’ Wolf Records: On-Line Magazine” where I work for this independent record label as their one of the promotional people. This site features music/film/interviews with things I think you should see or know about. Second is “Horror Blogger Alliance” it’s a place for people who have horror based sites, with over 840 members. Third is that “Retro-Zombie place where I just post my findings about anything and everything.

 

Howlin’ Wolf Records: On-Line Magazine:

http://www.jmhdigital.com/

[Retro Zombies]:

http://izombielover.blogspot.com/

Horror Blogger Alliance:

http://horrorbloggeralliance.blogspot.com/

If you might be interested in my books, t-shirts, ebook design please go here and it will direct you to all my stuff. [http://izombielover.blogspot.com/p/welcome-to-retro-zombie.html]

 

-In the End…

 

Thanks to those who made it to the bottom, I hope I maybe entertained you a little. I wanted to thank Virginia for letting play in her pool… I have a hard copy of my book “Retro-Zombie: Art & Words” that I would love to share with one of you.

Thank you, Jeremy! You entertained me… -Virginia

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Week 5 – Dec. 2,2012 Guest Author | Lisa K. Winkler Interview & Giveaway

 

Hello everyone! Thank you for stopping by my blog for the fifth week of “Seven Weeks to Christmas Author Interviews & Giveaways.”  There is one more week, next Sunday, that I will have two more author interviews, so please show your support and stop on by. Then, the week after that, December 16, is my release party for… The Christmas Secret, which will be an “online” party. You can stay in the comfort of your own home,  and visit my blog, anytime that day.  I’m giving away a few copies of my book, and one commenter will receive a grand prize that will be revealed just before the party begins. Don’t forget, you must comment to enter the giveaway.  Now on to the interview this week…Please join me in welcoming Lisa K. Winkler, my guest author today!

-Virginia Wright

Lisa K. Winkler is the author of On the Trail of the Ancestors: A Black Cowboy’s Ride Across America. She worked as newspaper reporter before becoming a teacher, and writes for professional journals, Education Update, JerseyMan, and study guides for Penguin Books. Two essays have been published in book anthologies, one for Wisdom of Our Mothers (Familia Books) and the other in College Search and Parent Rescue: Essays for Parents by Parents of College-Going Students (St. Martin’s Press). She taught middle school Language Arts for more than 15 years and served as a literacy consultant in Newark, New Jersey. She lives in Summit, New Jersey, and has three children and three grandchildren. She loves cycling, knitting, yoga, cooking, travel, theater and museums. Lisa is the founder of Chestnut Hill Press, which published Tangerine Tango: Women Writers Share Slices of Life. She blogs at www.cyclingrandma.wordpress.com and her website is www. lisakwinkler.com.

I’d like to thank Virginia Wright, http://www.virginiawright.com/blog for inviting me to the Seven Weeks to Christmas Author Interviews & Giveaways Event.

You are quite welcome, Lisa! I’m happy to have you as guest author today!

1. What is the working title of your book?

I just self –published  Tangerine Tango: Women Writers Share Slices of Life.

Tangerine Tango is such an interesting title.

2. Where did the idea come from for the book?

When I reached my blog’s year anniversary, I had the idea to compile my blog into a book. But that didn’t seem like enough so I   invited several writers, mostly other bloggers  I had befriended through blogging, to join the project. Along the way, a couple other writers contributed too.

Without giving the writers any themes, I received submissions that span the entire citrus spectrum, from sour to sweet.  Inside there are poems and essays about parents, families, jobs, food, and memories.

That is a great idea!

3. Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?

Ha, ha. Some of my writers and I have joked about this- who we want to play us.  I have Meryl Streep on speed dial after I get the call from Stephen Spielberg.

Great choices, I wish you luck with that.

4. What is the one sentence synopsis of your book?

Slices of life by women!

Great synopsis!

5. Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?

I self-published via CreateSpace. However I’ve had some issues this time (this is my second book). They seem to not be able to get the printing correct. I’ve received books that are about ¼ inch longer than others and the interior, which has some artist touches, is also not done correctly. It’s taking a lot of time and phone calls to try to rectify the problems.

CS is generally very pleasant to work with, hang in there. I’m sure they will eventually satisfy your situation.

6. How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?

I asked writers to submit works within July. By mid-August, I had a working draft and I went back and forth to about 20 drafts with my book designer. The book was submitted by the end of September. I did edit the pieces for length and clarity. A blog post isn’t necessarily a stand alone essay. I loved working with the writers on their pieces.

Wow! That was awesomely quick.

7. What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?

This is a perfect gift book. It fits in a purse or jacket pocket and the entries are short to read and then put down and pick up another time.

What a great gift idea!

8. What inspired you to write the book? I certainly was inspired by the other writers.  They were so excited to be part of the project and I feel as if I now have a new group of wonderful friends. The proceeds from the sales will be donated to fight Huntington’s Disease. One of the writers lost her mother to the disease this year.

What a wonderful cause to give the proceeds to.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you Lisa for stopping by, we enjoyed your interview.

-Virginia

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Week 4 – Nov. 28,2012 Guest Author | Mario Joseph Cardarelli

Author Mario Cardarelli was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. He loves children of all ages. Mario has volunteered in a variety of ways with children. Mario has mentored them and has worked in pre-schools, day camps, and hospitals just to mention a few. His books are based not only on experiences, but, the talents of all the children within their communities and what they have to offer. He sends out to the readers, worldwide issues/ messages in his books. He also, writes about children’s dreams, and fantasies. Mario writes adult books as well as, children’s books. Mario speaks out for children, and mentors them. Mario Cardarelli is now a full time published Writer/Author/Publisher. As well as helping others.

Welcome! Mario, I’m so happy that you are joining this event “Seven Weeks to Christmas Author Interviews & Giveaways.” Thank you so much for taking the time to come talk to us about your book. I wanted to thank you for your generous offer to give away a few copies of  your books to commenters of this blog.

With that said, let’s get on with your interview!

-Virginia

1. What is the working title of your book?

” Bitten By Darkness.”

2. Where did the idea come from for the book?

The idea or concept, came from, a true event that happened to a lady that was related to my mom.

3. Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?

I would like to have, Kirsten Dunst play “Anna,” My main character, and for the Master Vampire, Colin Farrell.

4. What is the one sentence synopsis of your book?

She is given the opportunity to live again by a fatal bite by the master of the vampires. He is the only vampire who is left alive and has the desire and the power to create his family of darkness.

5. Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?

I am going to have my book, self published

6. How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?

It took me 3 months to write the first draft, and come up with a original concept with a twist.

7. What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?

If i had to compare this book, ( and i dont like comparing )  I would say, ” Twilight.” with a twist and even Stephen King.

8. Who or What inspired you to write this book?

In a word, teenagers, children, they love a good vampire story. I go straight to the source for ideas.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and a Big Thank you to http://www.virginiawright.com/blog

You are welcome! Thank you for the interview. -Virginia

Blog: http://mjcpublishing.weebly.com/

Week 4 Nov. 25, 2012 Guest Author | Eric VanRaepenbusch Interview & Giveaway

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week 4 November 25, 2012 Guest Author | Eric VanRaepenbusch

Welcome! Eric, I’m so happy that you are joining this event “The Seven Weeks to Christmas Author Interviews & Giveaways.” Thank you so much for taking the time to come talk to us about your book.

I also wanted to thank you for your generous offer to give away a couple copies of  your books to commenter’s of this blog. What a wonderful Christmas gift to our winners! With that said, let’s get on with the interview.

-Virginia

 

Author Bio:

Eric VanRaepenbusch is a stay-at-home dad, blogger, and read aloud extraordinaire. He creates memorable reading experiences by celebrating children’s author and illustrator birthdays. His blog, Happy Birthday Author, shares his family’s reading experiences to encourage other families to read together. A speech pathologist and mother of three boys described his Three Ghost Friends series as, ”This series is a must-have for a child’s library! Learn About Colors is the perfect length and uses predictable text, which keeps little ones engaged. The subject of mixing colors is now ingrained in my kids’ heads as a result of Three Ghost Friends!”

1. When did you publish your first book?

I published Three Ghost Friends: Learn About Colors as an eBook at the Apple iBookstore for iPad, iPhone, and iPodTouch in January 2012. It became available for Kindle in August 2012.  Then, in September 2012, I was so pleased to have a print version of the book available on Amazon!

 

2. Could you give us a description of what the book is about?

Three Ghost Friends: Learn About Colors begins with the Three Ghost Friends eating a strawberry, banana, and a blueberry. One ghost friend turns red, another turns yellow, and the third ghost friend turns blue.  Initially, they are quite shocked to be primary colors, but quickly realize it is quite fun! The Three Ghost Friends have fun until something unexpected happens while the ghosts are playing (I’ll give you a hint. It has something to do with color mixing and secondary colors). The Three Ghost Friends learn that mixing colors can be fun too, but all the playing makes them very tired! In the end, the Three Ghost Friends think of a way to change back to white and keep smiles on their faces.

 

3. What was the feeling like when you held your published book in your hand for the first time?

It was a big accomplishment.  For years, I had been celebrating and admiring children’s authors and illustrators on my blog, Happy Birthday Author. I saw how each author’s books made an impact on my children as I read to them before bedtime.  I made it my goal to publish a children’s book that families could experience together. To be honest, I was nervous when I published my books. Lots of questions went through my head – Would parents buy my book? Would they like it? I will never forget when parents sent me videos on Facebook of them reading my books with their children. It felt so awesome to know that a child enjoyed something that I created.

 

4. Please tell us about your latest book? Where can viewers purchase it?

There are now four Three Ghost Friends books available as eBooks and print books. In addition to the Three Ghost Friends: Learn About Colors there is Three Ghost Friends: Learn About Opposites, Three Ghost Friends: Learn About Shapes, and a Halloween book that did quite well, Three Ghost Friends: Learn About the ABCs – Halloween Edition.

 

All of these books can be purchased on Amazon in print or as eBooks for the Kindle. The print books qualify for Amazon’s 4-for-3 promotion which allows you to get the whole series at a significant discount!

 

Three Ghost Friends eBooks are also available at the Apple iBookstore for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch.

5. Where online can people find you?

You can find out more about the Three Ghost Friends series at www.threeghostfriends.com.  Available on the website are over 50 activities and printables for toddlers and preschoolers. The materials can be used before, during, and after reading all the Three Ghost Friends books and they are all FREE of charge!

 

Three Ghost Friends is also on Facebook and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/ThreeGhostFriends

https://twitter.com/3ghostfriends

I also have a very popular Three Ghost Friends Pinterest Board that is loaded with tons of Ghost related food, crafts, and fun!

http://pinterest.com/evanraepenbusch/three-ghost-friends/

 

Virginia, thank you so much for the interview! I am so excited for your latest book too!

Thank you , Eric! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I enjoyed having you here. I wish you much success with your books. Happy Sales!

-Virginia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Week- 4 November 25, 2012 Guest Author | Launa McNeilly Interview & Giveaway

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week 4 – Nov. 25, 2012  Guest Author | Launa McNeilly

Welcome! Launa, I’m so happy that you are joining this event “Seven Weeks to Christmas Author Interviews & Giveaways.” Thank you so much for taking the time to come talk to us about your book. I wanted to thank you for your generous offer to give away a few copies of  your ebook to commenters of this blog.

With that said Launa, let’s get on with your interview.

-Virginia

1.)   What led you to become an author? I had a story in my head and needed to write it.

2.)   What genre do you write? I write fictional drama/ mystery and paranormal.

3.)  When you write, do you prefer silence or do you like to listen to music or the television? I have written while the TV is on but much prefer silence. Though when the scenes are playing in my head, it doesn’t matter what is going on around me, as the focus is the writing.

4.) Do you have a particular place you prefer to write? I always write in my recliner. I’m comfortable and I can concentrate on  getting the story typed onto my laptop.

5.)  How long did it take you to write your first book? My first book was quick because I had it in my head for so long. It took me three months to write it, but as writers know, in creating a book it’s usually the easy part of the process.

6.)  Where do you get your inspirations from to write? My inspiration for writing comes from the characters that seem to pop into my head and when I listen to them, a story is born.

7.)  Can you describe the feeling you had when you held your first published book? The day I opened the box to see my first novel in book form was unbelievable. I held it, smelled it, opened it, closed it, and stared at the cover with my name on it. I won’t say it was as much a miracle as holding my newborns, but it was close.

8.) What book are you currently working on? I am working now on the third book in my Cami Series, but have finished my fourth book, “In The Shadows Of Boston” which is now in the editing phase and I hope to have it out by the end of the year at the latest.

9.) Please give us a brief synopsis of your newest WIP. I will give you the first chapter of   “ In The Shadows of Boston by Launa McNeilly .” I hope you like it.

10.) Where can people find your books? My books are listed at most online bookstores in paper book or ebook.

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Launa-McNeilly/e/B002W05XWQ/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1351623358&sr=8-1

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/launamcneilly

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/launa.mcneilly

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Week-3 November 18, 2012 Guest Author | Sarah Bowman Interview & Giveaway

Week 3 – Nov. 11, 2012  Guest Author | Sarah Bowman

Welcome! Sarah, I’m so happy that you are joining this event “The Seven Weeks to Christmas Author Interviews & Giveaways.” Thank you so much for taking the time to come talk to us about your book.

I also wanted to thank you for your generous offer to give away a few copies of  your books to comenters of this blog. What a wonderful Christmas gift to our winners! With that said, let’s get on with the interview.

-Virginia

1. When did you publish your first book? I published my first book two years ago with a traditional publisher. The Lord had laid it on my heart to write a book, I was struggling with some personal issues, at the time, and really felt I had no one to talk to. So I spoke to God, after the book was finished I actually felt a healing from bitterness that was being held inside of me. My first book will always remain my favorite. It was a great accomplishment. It can be found through all online retailers. Or can be purchased directly from me, Writing is magical.

-Writing does have a way of healing, Sarah.

2. You write and illustrate. Could you please tell us a l ittle bit, about what type of art you do?

Yes, I began illustrating my own children’s books, and realized quickly that I loved it.  I do all kinds of art, but focus on very bright colors and fun characters, I do things a little different, my illustrations are very unique.

What makes my illustration’s unique is― I use so many bright colors and also mix reality with fantasy. I use many tools and props, where the characters jump out at you.

I have done many illustrations for Publishing Companies and Authors, I also illustrate my own children’s books that are also available on Amazon.

Liddys Lovely Lime Lollipop

Liddy Goes To The Country

Liddy Learns Up Down and All Around

Liddy Meets The Doctor.

My plan is to write a twelve book series. I am currently working on  Liddy And The Big Bad Tooth.

-That sounds like a great idea for a story!

I have done illustrations for:

Author Reba Hicks

Mossy The Green Turtle

The Christmas Mystery

A Trip To Uncle Jrs’

Author Francine Larson

Louella Who Only Liked Yellow

Bringing Home Jerome

Author Maggie Grinnell

Isabella And Penelope

I am currently working on a series for Author Cheryl Pillsbury

Dash The Red Fox Detective.

Those are a few I have done work for.  If you would like to see samples of my work please visit

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dream-Free-Bowmans-Illustrations/329985960420188?ref=hl

I offer very flexible payment plans. All covers start at 50.00 and 15.00 per illustration until the month of January!

-You are a prolific writer. I have a long way catching up with you.

3. How did illustrating come about for you? After my first children’s book became live, I started showing pictures of the work inside, and people really liked it. Then they began to ask me if I did other’s illustrations, so I gave it a try, and now have done so many illustrations and covers for publishing companies and also independent Authors.

- I’ve seen some of your illustrations, you do great work!

4. Could you tell us about your latest book? Where can viewers purchase it? My latest book is a children’s story. (Liddy Meets The Doctor.) It is about a trip to the doctor’s office, It can be purchased through Amazon.  

 

-Congrats! On your latest children’s story. I wish you all the best with it!

 

 

 

 

5. Where online can people find you? I advertise mostly on  my Facebook pages http://www.facebook.com/SarahBowmanauthor and also  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dream-Free-Bowmans-Illustrations/329985960420188?ref=hl

 

-That was a great interview, Sarah. Thank you for being Guest Author on my blog.

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Week 2 – Nov. 11, 2012 Guest Author | Catherine Wolffe Interview & Giveaway

Week 2 – Nov. 11, 2012  Guest Author | Catherine Wolffe

Welcome! Catherine, I’m so happy that you are joining this event “The Seven Weeks to Christmas Author Interviews & Giveaways.” Thank you so much for taking the time to come talk to us about your book.

I also wanted to thank you for your generous offer to give away 5 ebook copies of The Lady in the Mist–to five lucky commenters of this blog. What a wonderful Christmas gift to our winners! With that said, let’s get on with the interview.

-Virginia

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Catherine Wolffe enjoys writing romance. She loves experimenting with the genres and her latest book reflects a blending of the traditional western romance with paranormal elements. Dabbling in time travel, fantasy, as well as the paranormal, she mixes elements of the other-worldly with solid historical figures. Showcasing cowboys, Indians, strong-willed women and steamy romance is her passion. In her romances, her heroines have a mind of their own, while her heroes have hearts of gold. All her characters follow their dreams, because without them, there wouldn’t be a story. Her latest release, The Lady in the Mist, The Western Werewolf Legend is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Sony, I Tunes and Smashwords.com.  A free excerpt of The Lady in the Mist is available as well. The Western Werewolf Legend will continue with the release of Waking up Dead in the spring of 2013.

 

1.)  What led you to become an author?

Life is full of changes; it’s a constant we all deal with.  So, when I lost my 9 to 5 job seven years ago, I decided to go into business for myself.  Tired of answering to someone else, I wanted to be my own boss.  Out of that experience, I came to understand I had the power to do anything I set my mind to do.  I’ve always been an avid reader and in a conversation with my sister, we weighed the question of how hard could it be to write your own novel?  What a revelation the answer turned out to be!  Another constant in life is that you’re always learning.  So the journey continues as seven years later and three books published, I find myself exploring the possibilities of writing every day.

2.)          What genre do you write?

You’re taught to write about the things you love as well as those that interest you.  I gained my love for westerns and the old west from my mom who used to go to the theater on Saturdays with her dad and watch Rory Rogers and Dale Evans get the bad guys.  I also love a good scare, so I combine the two for a romantic “get the bad guy story”.

3.)     When you write, do you prefer silence or do you like to listen to music or the television?

Since writing is such an escape for me, I enjoy the quiet when I write.  The characters in my head do not like having to talk over the TV.

4.)     Do you have a particular place you prefer to write?

I have an office on the second floor of my home however my cats think my laptop is a heating pad, so I set up my writing world in the corner of my bedroom on a TV tray.

5.)      How long did it take you to write your first book?

(Insert laughter here)  I think I’m going to write about the writing of Comanche Haven sometime in the future because it’s a whole story unto itself.  So much happened during the first book’s journey, from the writer learning how to write, to rewrites, to distractions/family life, to more rewrites, to finally winning a contest, to edits on top of edits, to finally seeing Comanche Haven in print and soon to be out in paperback.  (insert a sigh here)  The novel is epic for that reason alone!

6.)         Where do you get your inspirations from to write?

Everywhere!  I love watching people in everyday life.  So much is learned by absorbing from one’s surroundings.  Plus, I do a lot of brainstorming with my sister, who’s also an author.  She is so important to my work, I feel like we are a team.

7.)          What book are you currently working on? 

The Lady in the Mist, The Western Werewolf Legend.

8.)  Please give us a brief synopsis of your newest WIP.

Waking Up Dead, the second installment in the Western Werewolf Legend series, continues the story of Sonja and Ty as they discover the secrets to their special gifts.  Struggling to outwit the vampires who want to annihilate Sonja and Ty, the couple explore their new werewolf powers in ways they never imagined.  Sonja comes face to face with a shocking discovery from her past, while Ty faces the most difficult decision of his life.  Follow their journey as they seek to discover the answer to the question – “What does one do when one discovers they’re a werewolf in love?”

9.)       Where can people find your books?

All my books are available at Amazon  http://tinyurl.com/9ff6h4j

Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/181516

as well as Barnes & Noble, Apple and Sony.

You can reach Catherine at -

https://www.facebook.com/AwardWinningAuthorCatherineWolffe

http://twitter.com/catherinewolffe/

www.shootercreek.wordpress.com

“Feel free to stop by anytime,” Catherine Wolffe

Thank you, Catherine!

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