Sandra Steiner, Author Interview
Cherish the Past-Spring Island Trilogy Book One is Angie’s story of struggle with her marriage, her children, and it is loosely based on my life. She loses a daughter, as I did. Angie is a representative of most women who have gone through sacrifice and loss, she realizes that everything she is going through is what has made her who she is. It is a book that appeals to both genders. Anybody can have these struggles, and we all have to be able to pull ourselves through.
1. How did you come up with the idea for this novel?
The novel was created from different stories I have listened to over the years. while incorporating parts of my own life. I was encouraged many times by those people that I was talking to to inspire others with my story. My goal was to inspire individuals going through difficult times to keep going and perhaps give them hope. The stories come from my heart and just flowed out onto the page.
2. Have you always wanted to write?
I remember talking to a teacher in primary school telling her I wanted to write a book. She just laughed and told me that people like me don’t write books. I thought about the idea several times in my life. Right now the timing is right, at this point in my life my kids are grown, and Im currently looking for work so I have time to write.
3. How would you describe your writing style?
My style has been called story telling. One reader even described it like she was reading someone else’s journal or diary. As I was writing I had a few guidelines for myself. I kept the novel length under 150 pages so that anyone could have time to pick it up and read. I wrote in a manner that is easily understood and appropriate for both genders as well as appropriate reading material for teens and adults.
I have a few quirks when I write. I write better when I have my two yorkies on my lap! I also seem to need noise, often times I have an inspirational audio book playing in the background. My current favourite is T.D. Jakes audiobook Instinct!
4. Tell us about the trilogy. Where is Spring Island?
Spring Island is a fictional place that is created around my experience after my move a few years ago to Vancouver Island. It was such an amazing experience to move to the island and become immersed in the lifestyle. I chose to have the trilogy take place on Spring Island because the word spring speaks to renewal and hope. I wanted the setting to be calm, and a place that is home to people from everywhere. The island is a place of heal and the sound of the ocean is soothing providing a sense of peace. The setting is what ties the trilogy of books together, each of the novels can be read alone or as part of the series. Live for Today-Spring Island Trilogy Book Two was released this summer as well.
EXCERPT FROM CHERISH THE PAST-SPRING ISLAND TRILOGY BOOK ONE
Today was the day Angie would remember for the rest of her life. It was a terrible dream, a nightmare—the overwhelming feeling that this could not actually be happening to them. That morning they had three beautiful children; that afternoon they had two.
An innocent trip to the doctors, a bit of snow on the roads, and Sarah was gone. Their angel had left them forever at sixteen. She had so much life left to live. Angie was still struggling to believe it. The police officer had to track Alex down to identify her body.
The hospital was overwhelming. Angie had broken and bruised bones that were painful, but not nearly as painful as losing her Sarah.
Anger. Complete disbelief. Uncertainty over what will come next. How would she carry on? One foot in front of the other. Smile on her face for all those around her. Quietly dying inside.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sandra Steiner lives in Victoria, British Columbia on Vancouver Island with her husband and fur babies. She is an avid reader of all genres and loves to listen to life stories. Sandra has now published two inspirational romance novels and is looking forward to publishing more in the fall of 2014. She loves connecting with other readers and authors, and encourages this connection through Facebook, twitter, and or goodreads, the links are included.
RECORDED INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR SANDRA STEINER
http://steiner-style.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/633146.mp3
My links:
www.facebook.com/steinerwrite
www.facebook.com/sandrasteiner.21
www.facebook.com/sandrasteiner.22
@healing_love
Cherish the Past-Spring Island Trilogy Book One
http://www.amazon.com/Cherish-Past-Spring-Island-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B00LCRF28U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1408341839&sr=8-2&keywords=Sandra+Steiner
Live for Today-Spring Island Trilogy Book Two
http://www.amazon.com/Live-Today-Spring-Island-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B00MIHIICK/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1408341897&sr=8-1
