GREAT HONOR - New Interview
GREAT HONOR - To have acclaimed author Mandy Eve Barnett interview me was indeed a great honor. I felt privileged to be included alongside so many accomplished authors. In addition to my personal background, the interview highlights my novel Bridge of Sighs and Dreams, my inspiration for the book, my research, my writing background, etc. You may recognize a few of the questions and answers from past interviews, but check it out. There are some new Q&A’s that you might find interesting. Cheers!
1 - Does writing energize or exhaust you?
Writing absolutely energizes me.
2 - What is your writing Kryptonite?
Getting sidetracked on Facebook.
3 - Did you ever consider writing under a pseudonym?
No, never.
4 - What other authors are you friends with, and how do they help you become a better writer?
I won’t name names; I might leave someone out. I can rely on them to be honest with their criticism regarding plot, style, tone, and character development. I am also inspired and encouraged by the authors I have met through Goodreads and Facebook.
5 - Do you want each book to stand alone, or are you trying to build a body of work with connections between each book?
My first book is a World War 2 drama that will not have a sequel. My work-in-progress is a diamond caper set in Venice, Italy with an amateur sleuth protagonist who, if she is well received, may find herself in future novels.
6 - What was the best money you ever spent as a writer?
$6.95 for a copy of The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White.
7 - What was an early experience where you learned that language had power?
In 8th grade when I began public speaking.
8 - What’s your favorite under-appreciated novel?
History by Elsa Morante. It was a success in Italy, but the English translated version didn’t receive the recognition it deserved.
Read more at:
https://mandyevebarnett.com/2018/08/0...
1 - Does writing energize or exhaust you?
Writing absolutely energizes me.
2 - What is your writing Kryptonite?
Getting sidetracked on Facebook.
3 - Did you ever consider writing under a pseudonym?
No, never.
4 - What other authors are you friends with, and how do they help you become a better writer?
I won’t name names; I might leave someone out. I can rely on them to be honest with their criticism regarding plot, style, tone, and character development. I am also inspired and encouraged by the authors I have met through Goodreads and Facebook.
5 - Do you want each book to stand alone, or are you trying to build a body of work with connections between each book?
My first book is a World War 2 drama that will not have a sequel. My work-in-progress is a diamond caper set in Venice, Italy with an amateur sleuth protagonist who, if she is well received, may find herself in future novels.
6 - What was the best money you ever spent as a writer?
$6.95 for a copy of The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White.
7 - What was an early experience where you learned that language had power?
In 8th grade when I began public speaking.
8 - What’s your favorite under-appreciated novel?
History by Elsa Morante. It was a success in Italy, but the English translated version didn’t receive the recognition it deserved.
Read more at:
https://mandyevebarnett.com/2018/08/0...
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