My friend, Diana Jenkins, invited me to participate in a
“blog hop interview.” Diana sent interview questions to answer on my blog. I
then tag writers who will answer questions on their blogs.
Diana posted her interview on her blog at DJ's Thoughts. If you get a minute, drop by to get to know Diana better and leave a comment letting her know you connected to her through my link.
Now on to the interview!
What are you working on
right now?
I’ve spent the last few
weeks promoting “Ava’s Secret Tea Party,” but I am always cooking on several
burners with both children’s and the inspirational writing. The very talented JackFoster and I plan to release an eBook soon. I have another children’s book
under contract with Guardian Angel Publishing, but not sure of a date for that
one. I signed the contract two years ago!
What experiences have
influenced you?
I experienced many happy hours with my children teaching
them to read and scouring the library for new books. Both of them liked the
rhyming stories the most, so I ended up writing in rhyme and loving it. I sing
and play the piano, so the rhythm and flow of rhyme soothes me. I work on every
word, every syllable, every beat, until I’m satisfied. And then I work on them
some more.
What is the hardest
part about writing?
My problem is never
finding things to write, but finding time to write. And focus! I have such
varied interests that it’s difficult for me to focus. Any author today must
find time to market, too.
What would you like
to try as a writer that you haven't yet?
I’ve been dabbling in
romantic fiction. I have a follow up novelette to “Love Under the Bubble Wrap”
that will be up on Amazon soon. It’s novella length – a bit longer. I would
love to write a full length novel one day, and never really had that desire
until lately. Isn’t there a saying that everyone thinks they have a novel
inside? So far, mine hasn’t made it to the surface.
I tag these children's authors. Be sure to check out their blog posts!
Monday, July 22: Nicole Weaver
8 comments:
Great interview, Donna! I didn't know you were into romantic fiction!
Thanks, Diana! After I became friends with Linore, I started playing around with a story. I think mine could be called "snarky romance." LOL! '
Thanks for stopping by!
Hi Donna, so nice to hear more about your background and writing process. I find the hardest parts (after the waiting!)is marketing and staying focused. I'm working on so many projects, but some require different skill sets so I do a little here and a little there until they're ready.
I was just stating finding time to write is a problem for me too, Donna. Seems there is a never-ending list of things to accomplish first.
I didn't know you were writing novellas for adults now. I'll have to check them out.
Thanks for being part of this blog hop.
Yep, sounds like me! I'm afraid social networking has pulled me away from writing more than I'd like. :)
Thanks for stopping by!
That list gets longer and longer! lol! I have a novella almost ready to go. It's fun and different. Thanks for hopping with me!
Hi Donna:
I'm just here checking out your new banner on your site. Looks great! :)
Congrats on all your success!!
Thanks for stopping by to check it out. I had fun creating the new banner. Bless you! - Donna
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