The First Phone Call from Heaven
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Live Video Chat with Mitch Albom -- Sponsored by Harper
Figured I'd ask a question or two before the live video chat. :)I would like to know if Mitch still gets nervous before he releases a new book? And if so, is it an excited nervousness or more anxious/scared?
I also had the good luck of winning his new novel in a goodreads giveaway. There were surprisingly a lot of characters to keep track of in this novel than I have read from Mitch in the past. Was it more difficult to write from so many characters point of views?
Thank you.
I would also like to ask admins, I am very admire Mitch album but I haven't read this book. Can I still join the chat ?
other than tuesdays with morrie, which books are based on your personal experience
I love Mitch albom's books. I have not read this book, can I still join the chat?
Judging by your books, would you say you are more of a religious or spiritual being?
Other than personal experiences, what inspires you to write about the topics you discuss in your books?
I m excited to see this live chat, and will it be captioned? because there are deaf people who love his books as well. I hope so!
Hi Mitch, I just wanna ask what inspires you to write?
Looking forward to this chat!
q HI MITCH! I'm curious to know why does Religion play a good part in your books... and i want you to also know that im excited to see you next year for a book signing here in the Philippines :)
Q Your books are always spritually grounded. Do you have a deep belief in the good of your fellow man. The books certainly inspire readers to try to do a little better. Pat New Zealand
Would love to join this chat, but it looks like it will be at about 5.30 am here and we have a new puppy in the house, so probably won't be able to join..... I hope there'll be a transcript afterwards, so I can read all the Q&A's.
q Hi Sir Albom, When are you gonna have a book signing here in the Philippines?
Q I have to rate Tuesdays with Morrie as one of the best books I have ever read. I'd read it once, but then when I got married my husband and I read it together. He gave me a toy bear for our 6 mth anniversary and I named him Morrie, due to the significance of your book. I also loved Five People You Meet In Heaven. We started to read For One More Day, but unfortunately it hit a little too close to home for my husband - I will read it on my own sometime. Thanks for all the effort you put into your books. I love them.
When will you be coming over to Malaysia for book signing? I am a big fan of Tuesdays with Morrie and For One More Day. Thank you for the lovely work, and please know that you have touched us personally with your brilliant writing.
q I so enjoy your books, I believe they help me to be a beter person. What is it you hope to get the reader to experience?
q I love your heartfelt books. Are you going to write another book that's heaven-related?
How do you feel when you finish writing a book and do your own books have a big impact to you like they do to the readers?
qHi Mitch! I have been reading your books since Morrie and I absolutely adore each one. I am writing my first novel, a paranormal fiction, and it took me a very long time to come up with the storyline. I am wondering, after so many books, are you still as inspired to write a new one as you were with your first book? Has the process become easier or more difficult?
q There is sth common in all your books which is talking about death ...What the message that you want to convey bu writing about death
How do you get a subject like this and run with it.
Looking forward to the new book! I wish I could get a phone call from my friend too, he introduced Mitch Albom's works to me after all.
Ronali Dela Cruz: q Religion, faith, and spirituality, especially in our post-modern world, are often regarded as "not for intellectuals" and "self-made men." When you started writing, have you ever felt anxious that your readers might box you in as an author who's "too simplistic" or holds a Pollyanna attitude towards life?
Hey mitch, I actually have two questions for you. 1) Where do you get your inspiration. And, 2) How do you write on days when you don't really want too. Or in other words, how do you combat writers block?
Im excited to see this live chat,,
Hi. It's such a pity that I'm at school that time and couldn't join this chat so...I'll just leave a message: q When did you
q When did you notice and start to think about these afterlife/death/soul/life things? '
I love all your books especially Tuesdays with Morrie I was moved by it.. anyway When will you have a book signing in the Philippines??
q Hi Mich! You are one of my favorite authors. I am so excited to see you here in the Philippines! I'll wait for that day!
q By the way, here is my question for you, what is your inspiration in writing your books? What do you want for readers to have after reading your inspiring books?
Thank you for the invitation. Different time zone but I'll definitely join the live chat. Your books are all inspiring, especially The Time Keeper, For One More Day and Tuesdays with Morrie. Looking forward to meeting you in Malaysia if there is in the future. I have 2 questions that would like your enlightenment, 1) What first inspires you to write? 2) What are the challenges do you face when you write and how do you overcome them? I have ideas on stories but I have no idea on how to start. Would appreciate if you could share. Thank you.
Thank you for the invitation. Different time zone but I'll definitely join the live chat. Your books are all inspiring, especially The Time Keeper, For One More Day and Tuesdays with Morrie. Looking forward to meeting you in Malaysia if there is in the future. I have 2 questions that would like your enlightenment, q1) What first inspires you to write? q2) What are the challenges do you face when you write and how do you overcome them? I have ideas on stories but I have no idea on how to start. Would appreciate if you could share. Thank you.
q1) What inspires you to write your very first work?
q2)What are the challenges do you face when you write and how do you overcome them?
q3) I have ideas on stories but I have no idea on how to start. Would appreciate if you could share.
Hello Mitch, thank you for writing such heartfelt and thought-provoking books. Here's my question: "qSince your books generally tackle about God and spirituality, I just want to know if you are all what you desire to be for God? If yes, can you share to us how you did it? If not, what are you doing about it?" Thank you and looking forward to your new book. :))
Hello Mitch, thank you for writing such heartfelt and thought-provoking books. Here's my question: "qSince your books generally tackle about God and spirituality, I just want to know if you are all what you desire to be for God? If yes, can you share to us how you did it? If not, what are you doing about it?" Thank you and looking forward to your new book. :))
q. How does one go from writing articles about the Detroit Lions to writing books with such sensitivity and and beauty
q. What is your inspiration in writng The First Phone Call from Heaven? thanks! God bless :)
q. Hello everyone and thank you for the invitation! I just want to say a big thank you to Mr Mitch Albom for the amazing books that you have written. The last book that I read, 'The Timekeeper' really have a huge impact on me and made me realise to appreciate time and people around me. I feel that the way you convey the messages in the book transcend different nationalities, religions and age. My question now is, who inspired you to write these amazing books and do you put your personal experience to your writing? Can't wait to read your latest book!
q Hey, Mitch! Love your works. I know your background was in sports journalism in the city of Detroit, but I was curious. Your stories have an element of the afterlife in them... almost a hope that there is more to our journey that the one we spend in our bodies. I was curious, at what point did you decide to follow this path of including the afterlife in your works? Was there a moment in your life that was an awakening, for lack of words, where you became aware of what may come after and you wanted to tell stories based on that idea, or do you just believe that make for great stories? Thanks :]
Q Dear Mitch, nearly all your books hve the subject of the afterlife in them. Are you a believer on the fact that there might be something else in this life or do you just write because it makes a great plot. Much love from a big fan :)
Q. I would like to know which one of his books is next going to be made into a film? I really enjoyed, "The Five People You Meet in Heaven." I like his books because they are comfortable, intelligent, warm, humanistic and thought-provoking! Thank You! :)
What’s most inspires Mitch album and what motivate him to write??
Q Dear Mr Albom. I have been a fan since our English teacher made us read "Tuesdays with Morrie" when I was in fifth grade and I really think that it is very good! I've been in love with your work since then. I' was awed by the plots you used and it is very effective as everyone see. When I first saw the time keeper in the bookstore I had to quickly grab it and buy a copy. Now you have another work. My question is, is there any difference of this new book to the other books you have written? and I am sure that everyone will be touched by this new book, what will be the edge of this "The First Phone Call from Heaven" apart from your other books? I wish to see you tomorrow bc I am really excited for this one, though I do not know if I would be able to bc of too much time difference. Anyhow... KUDOS!! and keep doing what you're doing! You're a real inspiration to aspiring writers just like me!! :D
q I want to know what Mitch Albom's inspiration in including Philippines in his book The Five People you meet in Heaven was. Did he spent some time on the country before?
I hope you have a book signing in UAE
I would ask the same question of Cham, what is the inspiration iwhen writing " the firsthone call from Heaven" thank u
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