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Links to some of my interviews! What others had to say
Ruth Jacobs: http://ruthjacobs.co.uk/2013/11/25/ruth-watson-morris-interview/
J.J. Johnson: http://daydreamingwriter.wordpress.com/2012/11/16/interview-with-ruth-watson-morris/
Wiz: http://greenwizard62.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/an-interview-with-ruth-watson-morris.html
Ariana Browning: http://www.arianabrowning.com/2012/11/guest-interview-ruth-watson-morris-nov.html
Ngaire Elder: http://adventuresofceciliaspark.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/is-sky-limit-for-ruth.html
Ruth Watson-Morris
December 24, 2013
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December 6, 2013
Welcome to a Friday December Special, with Author of New Yesterdays – Jim L Wright!
Jim L Wright
RWM – “Please welcome to the house, not just a brilliant author of the book New Yesterdays, but a man who has done some fascinating and brilliant work in the Middle East, It is an honour to know such a fantastic man – Please welcome Jim Wright!
Hello Jim,
Please tell us about your work, especially the book ‘New Yesterdays’ what gave you such a brilliant idea?”
JW – “Actually, the idea for New Yesterdays wasn’t entirely mine. I was writing a little story about my brothers and me when suddenly the story took a sharp turn into fantasy and time travel. I still don’t know where all that came from!”
RWM- “ Sounds like you had an epiphany to me, whatever happened it worked that’s for sure! There have been many new authors come onto the scene, what do you think the chances of getting a billion seller are now?”
JW – “Well, I think my chances of being crowned Queen of Romania about as good as this becoming a billion-seller! It doesn’t stop me hoping, though… for the book… but I wouldn’t refuse the crown either!”
RWM – “LOL you’d make a fab Queen, ha-ha! Who do you publish with, are there any recommendations you can make for people at the beginning of their career?”
JW – “I publish with Amazon (of course) and Createspace. I like the idea of having my book(s) available as a “real” book. When anyone asks my advice as they begin to write, I always offer the same advice: Just write the damned thing. When you’re ready to publish it put it on Amazon at a minimum and then get ready to work your ass off to make it known to the reading public.”
RWM – “I agree entirely, I also use the same company. You have helped so many other people and your life always seems so interesting, how do you make time to do your writing?”
JW – “Well, I don’t know that I’ve really helped that many people, but I do what I can, when I can and hope for the best. Making time for writing isn’t really that difficult because I don’t sleep much these days. A couple hours here and a couple hours there; so that leaves lots of time for writing. The best times are those quiet, wee hours of the morning when my Companion is sleeping and the neighbourhood is completely silent. That’s when the “voices” really come to life!”
RWM – “You are very modest Jim, what you do helps a lot of people further their careers, I am sure they would agree with me. Could you give us information where we can buy your book from?”
JW – “I thought you’d never ask (nudge, nudge, wink, wink)! You can get New Yesterdays at Amazon or at Createspace.”
Amazon.com: New Yesterdays eBook: Jim Wright: Kindle Store
https://www.createspace.com/3882507
RWM – “Is there anything you can think of that makes you really annoyed?”
JW – “People. Just people. Rude people in general and rude drivers in particular! The drivers in this country are the rudest I’ve ever encountered! I think rudeness is at the root of every problem we face in this world.”
RWM – “We get a lot of that in UK, in particular a certain age group, and no I don’t mean teens! The older people get the more they seem to believe they can be rude. I think if they want respect they should earn it by not pre-judging younger generations all the time! (Off my high horse now) Okay, I can think of a lot, but can you think of one good quality bout yourself?”
JW – “There are damned few good qualities about Jim Wright, but I must say I’m a good listener. Since my teen years people have come to me with their problems. I learned early on that they aren’t necessarily asking me for a solution, they just need a willing ear. And, if you listen long enough they will generally get round to their own solution.”
RWM – “This I agree with, but take a look at the live chat we had for this interview. I am so fascinated about your work in the Middle East, what made you decide that you wanted to do this type of work?”
JW – “Actually, my work here is pretty much coincidental. I came here to be with my Companion and to live out my 40+ year-old dreams of exploring the Cradle of Civilization.”
RWM – “It’s so nice you got there, I’ve seen some fabulous photographs of you in the Middle East, and please could you tell us about your work?
What little work I do here is nothing more than teaching English as a Second Language…
Now for a change I took my interview further and turned on my live chat so we could banter about his ‘Coincidental work’
Live chat interview with Jim Wright – 9th October 2013
Live chat…
Ruth Watson-Morris Voxian Series
Hi Jim,
Thanks for joining me in this live chat!
So tell me what made you choose the Middle East and what part of it are you in?
Jim Wright
Good afternoon, Ruth, and thank so much for having me on today.
I live in Amman, Jordan. I chose the Middle East for many reasons. First it was for love. My Companion is a native of Jordan. We tried for years to get him a visa to the US without success. Finally, I decided to take early retirement and move here…
I studied Ancient Near Eastern history at Uni, so really that too, made Jordan a natural choice.
Ruth Watson-Morris Voxian Series
That’s so lovely, you moved for love. It’s a shame he couldn’t get into US though, but still you are both together that’s wonderful.
What made you decide to teach English as a career? Is it just something you found there or was it a done deal before you left USA?
Jim Wright
It wasn’t a done deal. I continued working for the laboratory I left in Birmingham, Alabama as a consultant for eighteen months. When they cut me loose I needed something to do. I cast around for a bit to see what I could find, but my Arabic was far too weak for most things.
Suddenly, my Companion suggested teaching English. Well, I dashed to the internet and soaked up all the information I could and began to advertise for pupils.
I primarily teach one-on-one, but I’ve had a couple of groups, too.
I recently had a group of five teenagers. They were all donkeys, sadly, and after about two weeks they all quit me.
I’ve had a couple of guys who stuck with me for a couple of years. Both of them are now working in the US. One is an attorney and the other is working at the United Nations.
I formed a group called Coffee Chat. I had met about a dozen university students who could speak English relatively well, but had few opportunities to practice. So, we met weekly for coffee and arghileh and chatted in English for 2-3 hours.
Ruth Watson-Morris Voxian Series
So teaching English was your partners idea?? Clever guy! It’s a shame people don’t learn other languages like people from other countries seem to want to learn English. LOL I tried to teach myself Italian many moons ago, to nothing coming from it.
That’s brilliant, so your work has helped people become what they want to be.
Wow Jim that is just so fantastic! So not only are you an excellent writer, you give people the opportunity to get work out of Jordan. Your modesty is amazing! I am so impressed by your work, to me you have changed people’s lives, because you take some time to be with them. It’s difficult to be in any country you cant speak fluently in, and you have made that different for these people.
Jim Wright
Well, I have to say that the lion’s share of the credit would have to go to the men and boys I’ve taught. All I’ve done is hold their hands and lead them into the quagmire than you and I call our Mother Tongue. They’ve been really exceptional guys. I enjoyed teaching them because, I confess, I like to be in charge and the Coffee Chat was a huge success because I love to talk.
Believe it or not, it has helped me immensely in learning Arabic, too. So, you can say that they’ve taught me at least as much as I’ve taught them.
And, best of all, it’s been a great and rewarding experience altogether!
Ruth Watson-Morris Voxian Series
You should consider counselling
Jim Wright
That’s a good idea. I’ll tell you a little story about that.
As far back as I can remember… well, not that far back, but since I was in my late teens and early 20s people have come to me to talk about their troubles.
I noticed pretty early on that they weren’t asking for my opinion or advice. They just needed a willing ear. I was happy to provide that ear.
As a result of that experience, I briefly considered going into the Priesthood. Just seemed like the natural thing to do, but life had other plans and I lacked the commitment required for that kind of life.
But, I’d have to say I’ve spent countless hours listening to folks and letting them cry on my shoulder. It makes me feel good that they trust me with their problems and seem to instinctively know that their secrets will go no further.
The thing I’ve asked myself over the years though, is how is it that complete strangers feel comfortable talking to me about their innermost secrets? Strange, odd, and curious to say the least.
Ruth Watson-Morris Voxian Series
Not really, even talking on chat, you have what we call the way. I have a friend who’s a counsellor and I never get why people can talk to him, I’d rather bang my head up a brick wall, but whatever he does seems to work for these people.
But then I know others who I could run to, cry at and feel better with!
That to me is what a counsellor should be like.
You have a very friendly approach to people.
Jim Wright
“The way”… I like that. Would you imagine that I am completely opposite? I have never opened myself really completely to another person in my life. Not completely.
Ruth Watson-Morris Voxian Series
A counsellor should be more like a friend and not wooden!
Jim Wright
Maybe that’s it. My friendly, large and open face attracts folks.
You know, I often go downtown and sit near the park and have a coffee. I know that within a few minutes one of the other old codgers there will come sit with me for a chat. It gives me a great opportunity for practicing and improving my Arabic!
Ruth Watson-Morris Voxian Series
Yes, sounds about right Jim!
I don’t know, my big bro looks similar to you and I am always getting done by him for not telling him things!
Jim Wright
LOL! Well, we have to have some secrets, don’t we?
nudge, nudge, wink, wink
Ruth Watson-Morris Voxian Series
Think it must just be a psychologist has already analysed what’s up and gets on with it, so do counsellors! Perhaps we are already equipped with the coping mechanisms to sort it or be damned! LOL
Would you have to do a course in Jordan? You’d make a mint in UK I know my friend certainly isn’t without money! LOL
Jim Wright
I’m sure I’d have to do a course. However, I’m not sure how many people here seek counselling. By and large, they seem to seek help of any kind from family members. I love that family is so central to life here.
That being said, you’re making me want to check out the opportunities! LOL
Ruth Watson-Morris Voxian Series
So how long have you been in Jordan now? Has your Arabic improved a lot. I’d still be ‘Mrs Pigeon’ like I say half my family are Italian I can speak the odd word, but it just seems to go in one ear and out the other!
Do it Jim! I can honestly recommend you would be great! I too have the people talk to me on the bench syndrome, I enjoy the fact I wont be on my own for very long.
Jim Wright
I’ve been here now for 4 years, 3 months. My Arabic has improved dramatically. The really wonderful thing here is that absolutely everyone you meet (almost) wants to teach you a word or a phrase. English is very widely spoken, but a great many of my friends won’t speak English with me in an effort to continually improve my Arabic.
Ruth Watson-Morris Voxian Series
That’s a great way to learn.
Jim Wright
Really, it’s the best. For example, one friend owns a supermarket. I’ve spent several days with him, going through the shelves learning the names of all the products on offer there. Now, I can confidently ask for things in the markets, souqs, vegetable shops and butchers.
Ruth Watson-Morris Voxian Series
It sounds like you enjoy life so much and the place looks wonderful, I just wonder if you would share a couple of your favourite photographs with us, the place is just beautiful.
Jim Wright
Oh of course! I have nearly a thousand here on Facebook you can choose from, or I can just go through and select as many as you want. Coffee Chat pictures as well as some from the truly astonishing ancient sites I’ve visited here.
You can’t imagine how happy I am here. For the first time in nearly six decades, I am truly and perfectly content. Not that I was unhappy before, I guess I just didn’t know how happy a man could really be!
Ruth Watson-Morris Voxian Series
That would be fabulous!
That is so well deserved Jim, you look happy in your pictures and are one of the most positive and supportive friends I have.
I feel so lucky to have met you and have loved this chat!
Jim Wright
Thank you so much for this interview! It means so much to me, and I can’t wait to point everyone to your site to read it!
End of live chat…
RWM – “So Jim will you be writing more? ”
JW – “At this very moment I have three works in progress. One is the as yet untitled sequel to New Yesterdays. Another is an Arabian fantasy, tentatively titled “The Wall Crack’d”, with apologies to Agatha Christie. Oh, but the big one… I’ve called it “Canaan Dogs” and it’s a whopper! Global terrorism, apocalypse, World War III, and life afterwards. The protagonists and antagonists are completely unexpected and will stun everyone who reads it. It may very well result in some nasty reviews, so I’m trying to prepare myself for that already. This is the one I’ve been shopping around as a movie and actually got a glimmer of interest from an Italian director.”
RWM – “We have a lot to look forward to, I personally loved New Yesterdays and I am looking forward to reading more from this very talented man!”
What reviewers have said about ‘New Yesterdays’
5 Star review: “The forced removal of the Cherokee Indians in 1838 from their ancestral homes in the South-Eastern parts of the USA has left a legacy of shame and bitterness, which stirs deep emotions even to this day.
But what if the Cherokee and Seminole Indians had forewarning of the white man’s plans for their future? How would they have reacted? What would have been the effect on the development of The United States?
Any rewrite of history is inevitably written in someone else’s blood. However, Jim Wright has provided a fascinating retelling of one of the most shameful episodes in America’s history.”
4 Star review: “This one was an interesting experience. It starts off as a fairly kid friendly story about ‘the old days’ and turns into a passionate and meticulous rewriting of history. Unflinchingly looking at atrocities on both sides, especially the American one, Wright examines the attempted genocide and resettlement of the Cherokee people. I was expecting ‘magical Indians’ and flinched in the opening scene, but to my surprise, they were respectfully handled and treated.”
What my 5 star review also said: “Wow what a great story, Jim’s adventure takes him at first into a abandoned house in his area, but this is more than a ghost story as he discovers some Cherokee Indian friends with a difference.
The author Jim Wright writes a lovely story delving into the history of the Cherokee Indians, I don’t want to give too much away, but can say it is a nice story for any young adult to read, will ‘Jim’s’ character change history itself as he learns more about the people?”
Can I just thank Jim for taking some time out of his busy schedule to talk today, I am so lucky to know such a nice man, and so pleased he spoke to us. Can I leave by wishing you a fabulous and exciting life and success with your wonderful story.”
November 18, 2013
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November 7, 2013
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November 2, 2013
Welcome to the Saturday Spotlight and the first interview for this is Monique Rockliffe, fabulous Fantasy/sci-fi novelist! Writer of ‘The Door’ and ‘The Sword Bearer’ series!
Meet Monique!
RWM – “Hello and welcome Monique, this is a different day for FFA as it is a Saturday, I apologise to my blog readers for the change of day, as this is the last of my Friday (Saturday interviews) for now I wanted it to stand out especially as I have read and own a lot of Monique’s books.
What is your current genre? What made you chose this subject?”
MR – “I write fantasy/epic fantasy/sci-fi. I think they chose me I’ve always had a wild imagination, so writing fantasy and science fiction seemed the natural choice.”
RWM – “ I must admit to having quite a liking to your series ‘The Sword Bearers’ and ‘The Door’ is a short story any Sci-fi fan should read! What is your current book or work about?
MR – “I am in the process of writing the last instalment of my epic fantasy tetralogy. Books 1-3 are available for purchase right now. I am aiming to finish Book 4, The Sword Bearer’s Ascension, by the end of the year and publishing it next year when I have enough money saved.”
RWM – “Good to know book 4 is coming, I am glad of that! Who is your favourite author? Can you recommend one of their books?”
MR – “I’d say my all time favourite is Stephen King because he can write across genres. I love The Dark Tower series because it is so close to fantasy, but the book of his I enjoyed the most is Black House, which he co-wrote with Peter Straub. Following closely is the book – ‘It’.”
RWM – “Stephen King is a bit round and round the Wrekin for me, although I have been known to pick him up and read his work every now and again. He is very good at pulling in his readers, must be a reason why! How long have you been writing?”
MR – “I started writing seriously in 2009.”
RWM – So quite a newby then, you seem such a natural! What is one of your pet hates?”
MR – “I assume this is a writing related question…so I’d say incorrect punctuation usage. On FB and Twitter I cannot abbreviate anything. Even my text messages are spelled and punctuated perfectly If this is not a writing related question then I’d say bad manners, rudeness, and injustice have an equal rating as my pet peeves in life.”
RWM – I am not a grammar queen myself, I do hope I get it right, but luckily my editor is pretty nifty and I am sure he doesn’t let anything slip! Tell me a quality you really like about yourself?”
MR – “I can act pretty crazy spontaneously making family and friends feel happy, and I love making strangers smile with a compliment and a “thank you” when they least expect it.”
RWM – “That sentence made me smile just reading it! LOL I have a friend I met at college just like that (Lorna) the world would be sad without people like you both. What do you hope to achieve in your life, from your writing?”
MR – “Well, hey now, if one is writing seriously, which I am, then there is only one goal in life: become a bestselling author!! Second to that is having my books turned into movies because they would all ROCK as movies. ”
RWM – “What is your favourite work? What is its link so people can buy it? Tell me about it and why you believe people should buy it?”
MR – “My tetralogy is definitely my favourite because the story started when I was only eight-years-old and has evolved and grown into what it is now. The tale and the characters have been part of my life for most of my life.
The Sword Bearers: Book 1, The Sword Bearer’s Journey: Book 2, and The Sword Bearer’s Awakening: Book 3 are available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble, iBooks, and many other online retailers. Here are some links to follow:
http://www.amazon.com/Monique-Rockliffe/e/B0084UBEBC
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/monique-rockliffe?keyword=monique+rockliffe&store=allproducts
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5110217.Monique_Rockliffe
Book 2 of ‘The Sword Bearer’ series!
A short synopsis:
It is the tale of a young girl, Khyri/KC, who just happens to be a princess and in line to inherit a fierce, heavenly power that can destroy entire worlds, a power past down to the women generation to generation for centuries. Thing is, she doesn’t want that huge responsibility, and when it gets forced on her by her mother, the queen of her world and the current Sword Bearer, in order to save all of creation from utter annihilation, she has to learn how to accept and eventually use this weapon called the Sword of Heaven. The Sword is not a physical weapon but resides within the Bearer, essentially making her – her body and mind and spirit – the weapon incarnate. The story is all about her dangerous, desperate, emotional journey while she is being pursued by a terrible evil that wants this weapon for itself, an arch demon that will kill anyone and destroy anything to reach her. The journey takes the reader to many worlds across time and space until the great Final Battle where the Bearer has to either destroy the demon or relinquish the Sword of Heaven to it and seal the fate of the entire universe and many other universes beyond forever. This power, created by Kurrn, the Creator God, is hers to use to defeat this evil or to lose it to the very powerful and determined arch demon. She learns that the decision is hers alone to make.
If readers are looking for an escape with great adventure, danger, excitement, fantastical worlds and intense descriptions, a rollercoaster of emotions, and characters that hook you in from the start, then these books are for you ”
RWM – “I can recommend Monique’s work, I tend to read a lot of it and really enjoy her stories. Do you believe that big authors can charge too much for their eBooks?”
MR – “Honestly, I haven’t investigated the price ranges. My publisher sets the prices so I don’t really have a say, and I think the same thing happens with the big authors. Saying that, I believe it is important that one’s books are accessible to readers and that the prices don’t make it a burden to buy. At the end of the day you want your readers to read your work and not run away when they see the price!”
RWM – “That I definitely agree with, I like to keep prices affordable for all. Everyone should be able to access reading! Tell me a little about yourself, what made you become an author and do you have a job besides writing?”
MR – “Here’s a quick bio:
I was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, where I currently reside with my husband and two cats that think they own me!
Always the avid reader, I spent every available moment as a child devouring books and learning to read by the time I was three. This included comic books, which added fuel to the fire of my already boundless imagination and expanded my passion for writing, drawing, and the performing arts at a furious rate. I watched as many fantasy and science fiction films as my mother would allow, firmly establishing my love and passion for storytelling of the Otherworldly kind.
After a successful professional dancing career I began writing seriously in 2009. The Sword Bearers tetralogy is the culmination of 32 years of joyous creation begun the day I saw Star Wars for the first time when I was eight.
The Door, a sci-fi tale, is the first of many other short stories I have planned. I love Science Fiction as much as I love Fantasy, and writing in this genre comes just as naturally to me.
I teach ballet at the moment to earn a steady salary, and I still do the occasional ballet class to keep fit. I’ve taught dance (ballet, jazz and contemporary) since 1999 and I think I will continue to do so for years to come.”
RWM – “Thank you so much for taking time out on your busy Saturday Monique, it has been such a pleasure to talk to you. I wish you success and luck for your writing and love and luck for your future!”
