Interview with Author Sandi Smith

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1. When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?
   

Ans. => I always enjoyed writing poems when I was in high school, but it never went any further than that until about ten years ago.

2. How long does it take you to write these books?

Ans. => I have been writing for about ten years, and this is a little difficult to answer.  All of my stories came to me unexpectedly.  I never had to sit and think about what I would like to write about, or if I would I like to write a love story or a mystery.  I didn’t have to.  The stories came to me.  Suddenly, without any warning, I would have a story in my head.  I could be sleeping or shopping for groceries in the store.  I never knew when I would get the words. It was random and purely unexpected.  Sometimes a title would sit in my computer for weeks, then I would get a paragraph.  Sometimes I would get the ending of the story before I got any other words, but, to try to sum it up, I would say that each of my children’s books only took a total of three to four months to write.  My two novels took much longer.  My first novel, Sitting at the Kitchen Table with God, took approximately a year, and my second novel came to me much faster.  I wrote The Pumpkin Patch in about six months’ time.   It seemed to me that  I never left the computer when I wrote The Pumpkin Patch, that is how fast the words kept coming.

3. What is your work schedule like when you're writing?

Ans. => In the beginning, most of my writing was at night.  I couldn’t sleep because words were filling my head, and I would get up to write everything down.  So many words were coming at one time that I kept a pad of paper by my bed so that I could just turn over and write things down.  Eventually, I would work on the stories during the day, and any new idea that came to me at night would just be written down on paper.  I would work on the new information the next day.  I was lucky that I was only working part time, so I had plenty of time to write.  For the past ten years, I would say I was writing seven days a week. Some weeks I typed a few hours a day, and then there would be other weeks where it was all day at the computer and maybe part of the night.  Over the ten years, you could usually find me at the computer typing or thinking.

4. What brought you to write this book series?

Ans. => The very first book I wrote was a children’s book, A.R. Achnid.  Everything started with that spider. It all started by accident.  I am horribly afraid of spiders, so one night, when I couldn’t sleep, I tried to smoosh a spider with my shoe, but he fell down onto the dark rug.  I could not find him.  I went back to bed, slept for about an hour, and then all of these words just started running through my mind.  I woke up wondering what that was all about, and then went back to sleep, but the words came back and were persistent.  I got out of bed and wrote all of the words down, and then went back to sleep. Again, after about an hour of sleep, more words started running through my mind, so I got out of bed, once again, and wrote down all of the words.  That continued for the rest of the night.  The next day I put all of the words together, and A.R. was born.

5. How you become a published author? Any inspiration?

Ans. =>  With the help of Mindstir Media, we have published five children’s books and two novels.  They have been so helpful, and our books are beautiful. 

6. Where do you get your information or ideas for your books?

Ans. => I believe all of my ideas came from God.  I don’t believe I’m smart enough to come up with all of the words and ideas that have been given to me. Sometimes I would only get a title for the story, or maybe a paragraph or two, but they came from somewhere wonderful, and I’m very grateful for the opportunity I have been given to write my books.

7. When did you write your first book and how old were you?

Ans. => I wrote my first book about ten years ago.   I was around 55 years old at that time.

8. What do you like to do when you're not writing?

Ans. => My husband and I like to walk, kayak, and go for rides. We love being around our grandchildren, and spending lots of time with them.

9. How many books have you written? Which is your favourite?

Ans. => I have written thirty children’s books, but only six have been published:  The Polka-Dotted Girl, Ms. Sapphire Rose’s Six O’Clock Show, Sarah Bella’s Gift of Gold, The Magical Golden Birdcage, The Day Dad’s Ugly chair Went for a Ride, and The Adventures of A.R. Achnid (ten stories in one book).  I have written two novels:  Sitting at the Kitchen Table with God and The Pumpkin Patch.

I have two favorite children’s books – The Adventures of A.R. Achnid and Sarah Bella’s Gift of Gold.   A.R. Achnid was the beginning of all of my books, so those stories are very special to me.  

Out of my two novels, Sitting at the Kitchen Table with God and The Pumpkin Patch, I have to say that Sitting at the Kitchen Table with God is my favorite.  It is a very emotional story, and it took a long time to write that book.  I lost myself in that book with the strong emotions that presented themselves.

10. What's next for you? What are you working on now?

Ans. => I’m not sure right now.  For ten years, I couldn’t sleep, eat, or wash dishes without words running through my mind, almost 24-hours a day.  The words were nonstop.  Unfortunately, they have slowed down, so, apparently, my brain seems to be taking a vacation for a while, but I haven’t given up.    I am working on two novels at the present time.  One is a lighthearted story of a woman’s struggle with her life that has been turned upside down.  The other story is a darker story, centering on a woman trying to deal with her past.

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Interview with Author Gina Rice

***AUTHOR PEEK***

1. When did you first realize you wanted to become a writer? 

 =>A woman from church approached me and wanted to read my journal over the yrs. She said write a book, our story could help so many..so I did.

2.    How long did it take to write this book? 

=>It was on and off 5yrs. My Chris had 11 surgeries during that time so it was always a work in progress.

3. What is your work schedule like when your writing? 

=>Well, because Chris is a 24 hr job, I would usually write at night when he was asleep.

4. How you become a published author? Any inspiration? 

=>My son has always been my inspiration. I wanted to share my story with the world to help as many people in the disabled world that I could possibly help.

5. When did you write your 1st book? And, how old were you? 

=>I started journaling when my Chris was born in 1993... really started writing the book when I was 41.

8. What do you like to do when your not writing? 

=>We love to fish !! Chris loves it. And, we have gotten really good at it too !!

9. How many books have you written? 

=>This is my 1st book. I will only write one more after my Chris passes.

10. What's next for you? What are you working on now? 

=>I'm just trying to make our book known. I want to help parents of special needs kids.. besides that the boy on the cover of my book requires my attention, as we are gearing up for surgery #42 !!

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Interview with Author Lonna Enox

***AUTHOR PEEK***

1. When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?

Ans. My mother mentioned late in her life that I had written my first book on a brown paper bag with crayons when I was 4.  That’s when they realized I could read or write.  I wrote those first ones for and read them to my little brother, who was 2.  He was my first…and still is…my fan.

2. How long does it take you to write this books?
   

Ans. It takes almost two years by the time I’ve completely finished the process and it is in publication.  I would like to shorten that.

3. What is your work schedule like when you're writing?

ANS. =>I have always been an ‘early bird’.  I write from ‘predawn’ until mid morning.  Then I spend the rest of the morning answering emails, mail, or researching.

4. What brought you to write this book series?

Ans. =>I didn’t expect it to be a series when I wrote the first book.  But people liked my characters and asked for another book.  Then I realized that my Sorrel and Reed had not finished “their story”.

5. How you become a published author? Any inspiration?

Ans. =>I grew up reading Nancy Drew mysteries.  I dreamed of writing my own books from that time.

6. Where do you get your information or ideas for your books?

Ans. =>Ideas just arrive.  My brain has always been a “what if”.  I see something or someone and I wonder, “What if ?”  The information comes from research.  I go to the area where I want my books to be set and my husband Ron and I spend time there, walking, taking photos, talking to people, etc.

7. When did you write your first book and how old were you?

Ans. =>I was 4, and the book was about a cow who had a feud with a cow in the next pasture.

8. What do you like to do when you're not writing?

Ans. =>Writing is a solitary thing, so when I’m not writing I like to socialize.  I love to read, explore new places, walk on the beach (since I essentially live in a desert), and see new things.  I especially love the symphony, concerts, plays, and my church activities.

9. How many books have you written? Which is your favourite?

Ans. =I have written three books.  Choosing a favorite is like choosing a favorite from my 3 children.  For in a way, these are my “children” too.  The characters are alive in my mind. 

10. What's next for you? What are you working on now?

Ans. =>I am writing a fourth book, Untold Agony, in this Sorrel Janes series.  But I have a new set of characters and a different story waiting for me to finish.

  

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Interview with Author KJ Blocker

***AUTHOR PEEK***

1 .  When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?

• Believe it or not I want to be a DJ, as a kid however I do have a love for music, and started writing songs . 10 years ago I started writing a song  and just kept on writing. I only write, when the circumstances or events Won't leave me alone mentally until I write them out.

2 .  How long did it take you to write this Book?

• Four years, and a gazillion brain cells later

3.  what is your work schedule like when you're writing?

• I'm already very busy, between work my own business and family, I do a lot of block writing which means I have a Designated time usually during the night, but A lot of the times it's during the day,, or whenever I keep a pen and paper handy and write everything down, weather I use it or not,, my wife and mother in law can contest they constantly go around picking up boxes full of paper that just has one liners, or ideas  on each of them . I  used to panic thought I was losing them ,until I found out they were just boxed to prevent the kids from Throwing them away .

4.  what brought you to write this book series?

• When I found out The secret and the mystery behind my last name on the book,blocker,, I wanted to take A real family tragedy, , hoping there were others  out there that could relate . I feel like we've gotten away from our Basic fundamentals in writing what I mean is we're trying to appease one side or the other . Agenda driven movies hardly ever work .So I'm going back to the old-school way of writing, where you have  an amazing fantasy place then fuze a good moral family centered theme . No foul language, no agenda, but a story filled with hope love any a new founding faith in mankind . Pinocchio, for example a lesson in telling the truth . Alice in wonderland, finding oneself, frozen The value of sister love .

Treasure of the magical mine moppets , even though we're not and mistakes are made .we learn that forgiveness is possible .

5.  How you become a published author any inspiration?

 

• I chose to be an Indie author, at this time, because I want A Book cover like no other . And I didn't want the story rewrote . So I put a team together artist, editors, including line, and continuity editing  . Because I wanted the best product possible .inspiration  True story,, A fan missed the book signing, By 30 minutes or so she asked a bookseller is KJ Blacker still here, no you just missed him,, you can buy the book but you can't have an autograph . She responds Oh yes I will, how can that be he's left the building, she said he's from Oklahoma ,he was shocked . Point I'm  trying to make always put out quality . Go above and beyond your fans expectations . 

6.  Where do you get your information or ideas for your books?

• Real life, everyday problems and  trials there are people we struggle with  relationship wise ,and people that for whatever reason don't like another person . And  it could be they were once best friends . I wanted to write from the heart and write in such away many if not all can relate, to a boy Who desires more than anything to have a relationship with his father,, a Father who wants to forget he has a father, and a grandfather who's looking for redemption . 

7.  When did you write your first book and how old were you ?

• Falling apart was written nine years ago under Ken brown  I was 44

8.  What do you like to do when you're not writing?

• spend time with the kids ,watch movies, listen to music, Disneyland , camping , fishing ,

9.  How many books have you written which is your favorite?

•    Falling Apart was more of a an adult read and help me get used to the concept of writing, i'm not for sure treasure  would have ever been written if not for falling apart haven't been written first .. It in bold of me as a writer   Now treasure of the magical mine moppets is definitely my favorite to work with, The production budget was bigger, The cover was bold  and magical ,New and exciting whimsical characters called moppets we're created  and a never seen before magical place . Call moppet Land made from iridium's salt was created, A fun read ,and entertainment for the whole family.

 10.  What's next for you what are you working on now?

• The Moppets are coming back . in upside downside  world  ..to be released December 2018.  . You'll discover. Where the moppets came from and how moppet land came to be . How Charlie chili became so darn hot in the first place! Why he's so desperate to cool off, what's the deal with Lacey  can she really talk ? After all she's a bug you know and a whole lot of twist interns and cool surprises,, about the main characters let's just say Mr. Weathers and Tom or childlike . .

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