The First Phone Call from Heaven
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Live Video Chat with Mitch Albom -- Sponsored by Harper
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Nov 12, 2013 11:18AM
Q: Hi Mitch....I enjoy your books very much and love that when I finish reading the book I'm still left with lots to ponder. With that being said....I'm from Michigan....and after reading this latest book all I could focus on was the fact that the setting you chose for your story (Coldwater, MI) is not even remotely located where you describe it in the book! Even though this is a work of fiction, you are using an actual city in Michgan. Just wondering why you chose to geographically locate Coldwater in your story far away from where Coldwater, Michigan is actually located? Very distracting for your faithful Michigan followers!!!!!
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I can't seem to find Mitch's movie though. (well, not on youtube..) Anyone could enlighten me on this matter?
I frequently gift copies of your wonderful books to friends and relatives. You should know that, without fail, these treasures become cherished 'keepers' of the recipients. Thanks.
You have inspired me, as an author, we met at the Maui Writers Conference. Just wanted to thank you for your words, they have changed my life
What good reads has Mitch head recently?
@Linda Hillman: I don't understand your question...
Who are your favorite authors to read for pleasure? What are you reading now or what have you recently read?
very frustrating with the echo
q Mitch how do you come up with your characters' names?
q you spoke of best music, what do you think about the trending k-pop?
keep your volume down a bit and you wont get the echo as much
Great great advice...'immersing yourself in the best of the best of everything'! Logical. If we want to nurture the best within us, within our souls, it makes sense to nourish it well.
What books are you reading now? What's on your bookshelf ?
Did Mitch just say he still has to work his deadline jobs? Or does he choose to do that?
Mitch, you obviously have a great writing talent, but was there any 'big break' that helped get you started as an author?
Nicole Lim: 4 hours, 39 min ago q Hi Mr. Mitch Albom! :) I really would like to ask what/who is your main inspiration in writing your novels? And why do you write books that mostly tackle about mortality? :) Hoping you could answer my question :)
I became a fan of yours when i read "Five people you meet in Heaven". It was amazing. Could you suggest how to develop writing style, for a beginning writer?q
I agree, I want to know the answer to Tina's Qs too. He's talking about the first one now
What a great age we live in, that we can sit here at home and watch our favorite author and ask him questions :-)
q I became a fan of yours when i read "Five people you meet in Heaven". It was amazing. Could you suggest how to develop writing style, for a beginning writer?
Remember to put the q first so your questions are highlighted and more apt to stand out to be asked.
I couldn't find Tina's question, can you please repost it? Thank you.
@Margaret - ha - typo ... what good books has Mitch read recently. Does that help?
I'm so happy to hear this! I always hear writers say they let the characters make the story, but that's not the way I wrote either
This has been amazing and inspiring
@Linda Hillman: Ha ha! Yes, I re-read it and got that. Thanks. =;-)
Tina said: 3 hours, 28 min ago I love the way that your books are written in a simple way but carry a strong message. How many edits do you go through on average, and who edits them? Do you go back and shorten sentences to their essence, or write them that way in the first place?
I hope I can make my dream come true and become published. Just lost on how to start or even where to start.
Dear Wonderful Mr. Albom: This video chat thang is obviously much too short...but thank you for enduring it all the same. It's a privilege to hear you speak about your writing.
I see. Good question indeed.
@Debbie Bennett: Maybe the best thing you can do is simply to allow yourself to begin. Let the ideas flow and see what happens. Join writers' forums?
Dear Mr.Albom Thanks for your time this video chat.I want to know whether you write the book to give your message
@Chris Vance: I hope Good Reads invites us to more of these... =;-)
Yes. To write, first become a voracious reader. And a listener, too.
Renee Booker: I love The five people you met in heaven. How did you keep track of the character while you writing to keep it excited?
Ideas have flown and been put out on paper or on the computer. Where do I find a writer's forum?
Everyone has a story. Some of us choose to share it and some keep it a secret. Writers write.
Thank you so much :) :) I will never forget you took time to answer my question
Thank you, Mr. Albom for this chat. I appreciate your time and the advice you have given.
Q your books always have some ethic message you write the book to give your message or the message is just com with the story
I agree with Margaret @ Chris Vance. This was great! please post the transcript or video for review.
Thank you for giving your time for this chat. I have been a fan of yours since I was in high school. I finally got the opportunity to meet you last year.
Thank you Mitch for your time!
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