It is with Great Pleasure and an Honor to bring back and Interview Author Deanie Humphrys-Dunne.
Author of: "TAILS OF SWEETBRIER"
Author of: "CHARLIE THE HORSE"
Genre: Children
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~~~AUTHOR INTERVIEW #2~~~
Geri: In your opinion, what genre makes the best movies?
Deanie: I'd love to see more children, family movies.
Geri: How many books have you written?
Deanie: I've written three, two are published, and one is almost ready.
Geri: Do you plan on writing a book every year?
Deanie: I would like that as a goal.
Geri: Did you ever have writer's block?
Deanie: Yes! Sometimes it's hard to come up with an original idea.
Geri: Do you listen to music while writing, or focus on a pleasant scenery?
Deanie: No, I'd rather concentrate on my writing, although I love music.
Geri: Thank you kindly for your time. I wish you much success in your writing endeavors.
Deanie: You're welcome.
It is with Great Pleasure and an honor to bring back Author MJ Allaire.
Author of: "DRAGON'S BREATH"
Denicalis Dragon Chronicles-Book 4
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
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~~~AUTHOR INTERVIEW #5~~~
Geri: In your opinion, which genre makes the best movies?
MJ: Fantasy, of course! I love how the author can go totally out in left field with their
imagination with fantasy, and there is no right or wrong. 'Avatar' was great for that,
I think.
Geri: Did you enjoy reading as a child?
MJ: I did! I'm the youngest of four children, and my brothers are all much older than me, so
I spent a lot of my childhood by myself. When I complained to my mom that I was bored,
she would always say, "Read a book!"
Geri: Did a special person in your life inspire you to write?
MJ: My friend Kate was the first to believe in me. She said, "You should think about writing
a book." I decided to follow her advice. One book has turned into a series. I had no
idea of what I was getting into!
Geri: Do you have a special comfort zone when writing?
MJ: When I write, I really like having either complete silence, or the background sounds of
Italian pianist Ludovico Einaudi playing somewhere. His music is very soothing to me,
and helps me get into the 'zone' that I need to fully concentrate, and envelope myself
into my imagination.
Geri: What are your goals for your future in your writing journey?
MJ: My main goal right now is to encourage young adults to keep reading. The written word
can take us to so many new, unexpected places. There's nothing better than a good
story to take us away for a day, week, or year. I also look forward to quitting my 'day
job' and writing full time. I love visiting schools, and plan on doing that as often as I can.
I also look forward to doing a book tour, as well as various vendor events, where I can
sell my books. I love encouraging other writers, whether they are school-aged or retired,
or everything in between, to believe in themselves and to not be afraid to follow their
dreams!
Geri: Thank you kindly for your time. I wish you much success in your journey of writing.
MJ: You're welcome.
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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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.
