It is with Great Pleasure and an Honor to interview Author Raymond Gustavson.
Author of: "A THIRST FOR WAR"
Genre: Historical Fiction
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~~~AUTHOR INTERVIEW~~~
Geri: What inspires you the most to write?
Raymond: I get up early in the morning, and the ideas are just there. I've often
sensed that someone is standing behind me, looking over my
shoulder as I write. When I first started writing, someone would tell me
what to write. I would argue that it's not what I want to write, and then
ultimately, I would see the wisdom of their suggestions, and write what
I was told to write. Now, I just listen and write.
Geri: Who is your favorite author?
Raymond: I can't pin this down to one answer. It's sort of like asking, which
President is your favorite. One runs the risk of offending someone.
So, I've always liked Hemingway. I learned to write from him. D.H.
Lawrence, John Passos, and many of our present day authors. They
all have something to say, and possess a unique way of saying it.
Geri: If you were to write in a different genre, what would it be?
Raymond: Poetry, as I've written quite a bit of it, often serving as a catharsis,
after a love affair gone southwest. Also, a satire with animals, like
Animal Farm. Science fiction too, has always intrigued me, but I find
it has its limitations.
Geri: Did you enjoy reading as a child?
Raymond: Immensely! My father and mother read voraciously. When I was a
teenager, my mother enrolled me in something like the Book Of The
Month Club, only for young adults and each month I would get this
fantastic biography, like one on Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain
Boys. Things like that fired my imagination as did stamp collecting,
because sometimes a new stamp would come out on a book that
I just read.
Geri: Do you have current work in progress?
Raymond: Currently, I am working on a self-help book to aid veterans, seeking
benefits from the Department Of Veterans Affairs(VA). Also, I have a
sequel in progress for "A THIRST FOR WAR." The title is called, "IN
THE HANDS OF THE WOLF." When I was a social worker in Ohio
prison some forty years ago, I wrote a prison novel. Recently, I dug
out my old 5" floppy disks, got them converted to CD-ROM, and started
making an outline. This is something I didn't do before. Now, I'm
rewriting the book. I'm outlining several more books: a thriller on
Chartres Cathedral; a VA critique; fiction: the Monet Merchants, about
people working for the VA; a book on my ex-wife's idiot family; a book
called FINDING LOVE AGAIN, about how my wife and I met. Also, running
around in the back of my mind is a satire on our society, something
like Animal Farm.
Geri: Thank you kindly for your time. I wish you much success.
Raymond: You're welcome.
It is with Great Pleasure and an Honor to bring back Author MJ Allaire.
Author of: "THE DENICALIS DRAGON CHRONICLES-Series"
Author of: "MY BLISSFUL LIFE AS A SUBMARINER'S WIFE"
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~~~AUTHOR INTERVIEW #4~~~
Geri: How many books have you written?
MJ: Five.
Geri: What inspires you the most to write?
MJ: The journey of the written word, and seeing how the story ends.
Geri: Do you plan on writing a book every year?
MJ: So far, I've been able to do that, and I would love to keep up with that pace.
All we could do is see what the future holds.
Geri: If you were to write in a different genre, what would it be?
MJ: Maybe a thriller
Geri: Do you have current work in progress?
MJ: Book 5 in the Denicalis Dragon Chronicles is in the very early stages, it
should be out late 2011.
Geri: Thank you very much for your time. I wish you much success in your writing journey.
MJ: You're welcome.
It is with Great Pleasure and an Honor to Interview Author Deanie Humphrys-Dunne.
Author of: "TAILS OF SWEETBRIER"
Genre: Children
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~~~AUTHOR INTERVIEW~~~
Geri: What inspires you to write?
Deanie: I'd like to become a role model for children, so they know that anything is possible if
you persevere. I don't think this message is emphasized in today's world, so many
children may not reach their dreams, because they are not encouraged to do so.
Geri: Who is your favorite author?
Deanie: I love reading books by former 'First Lady' Barbara Bush. She writes with wisdom,
and humor.
Geri: If you were to write in a different genre, what would it be?
Deanie: I am most comfortable writing for children, but maybe I'd also like to write something
to inspire young adults.
Geri: Did you enjoy reading as a child?
Deanie: Yes, I loved amusing stories, and tales with happy endings. I think reading can take
you on a lot of adventures you wouldn't otherwise experience, so you can explore all
kinds of new areas.
Geri: Do you have current work in progress?
Deanie: Yes, my next book "CHARLENE THE STAR" is nearly completed. My sister, Holly
Humphrys-Bajaj, illustrates my books, and she's just finishing the last picture for it.
Geri: Thank you very much for your time. I wish you much success in your writing journey.
Deanie: You're welcome.
It is with Great Honor and a Pleasure to Interview Author Domonique Mayhawk.
Author of: "MEET POOKY"
Subtitle: "The New Kid"
Genre: Children's Book
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~~~AUTHOR INTERVIEW~~~
Geri: What inspires you the most to write?
Domonique: My life experiences that I feel could be made into a story. Children also inspire
me to write, as well as reading other stories.
Geri: When did you first realize that you wanted to be a writer?
Domonique: I was writing poems starting back in 2008. I was in my last year at the University
of Michigan Art & Design school. I was working on a script for my movie 'Short'
as my final senior project. I was doing a lot of research on writing for the screen.
I had a lot of stories, but never really thought about writing them down. So, I really
began writing when I was also writing my movie 'Short' script. I landed my first
children's book illustration gig with the author of the book "LJ and the
Dreammaker, six months after I graduated, and I worked with the author for
about a year. I really enjoyed illustrating for children's books, and realized in
November of 2009 that I had a childhood story to share, and I began to write it.
I finished the manuscript in December and put it away for a few months, then
I contacted a self-publishing company to publish it. Once my book was released,
I realized that I love to write for children, so I began to write more and decided
to turn it into a series. I will continue to work on this project.
Geri: Who is your favorite author?
Domonique: One of my favorite children's book authors is Barbara Park of the 'Junie B.
Jones book series.'
Geri: If you were to write in a different genre, what would it be?
Domonique: Comic book series, a teen autobiography, a science fiction fantasy. I have already
started to write for the screen, but just need to continue. I sort of put it on the
back burner for the moment.
Geri: Do you have current work in progress?
Domonique: I have started working on the manuscripts for my second and third books
called Pooky, 'In October and Pooky.' I am thankful for my 'Pooky book
series.'
Geri: Thank you for your time. I wish you much success in your writing goals.
Domonique: You're welcome.
