Book: Notes Left In Time
Q1. Hello Ma’am, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
A1. Yes! My name is Jaclyn, you’ll sometimes see me go by Jaclina (a family nickname) or Jaclyn Aisling, Aisling is my middle name.
Q2. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Notes Left In Time’?
A2. The cover was intuitively designed by a contracted artist, while the title was original to my theme of using the “notes” in my iPhone.
Q3. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
A3. I write what only comes to me, when I feel moved to write it. Everything you read is authentic in that I hear the poem of sorts play out in my head prior to typing it in my phone. It’s almost spiritual or cathartic.
Q4. What does success means to you?
A4. Success? That’s tough, I’ve often bounced between near last place and first. It’s a balance. There’s a lesson either way. You win some or lose some. You won’t win all, but there something to gain regardless.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
A5. With my poetry book(s),no, my second and upcoming project, Lessons Learned in Time, is more writing and less poetry. There’s more that goes into this for me. Only speaking for myself, it’s an exciting, emotional process, but the finished product, much like each poem I write, is well worth it.
Q6. How long did it take you to write this book?
A6. Honestly? Off and on about 6 years or so. Crazy, I know!
Q7. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
A7. Newport, RI My birthplace. Growing up,I’d spend my summers in Rhode Island. I have so many fond memories of Newport. The beaches, boat races, Ben and Jerry’s ice cream, downtown Newport, kite festival, the list goes on. Not to mention the history, which I’m still learning.
Q8. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Notes Left In Time’ book?
A8. The biggest challenge was me facing my own insecurities and accepting opinions on my work.
Q9. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
A9. The first full poetry book I read was Tupac Shakur. I had recently started writing and was given his book to read. Currently, I go on and off listening to Edgar Allan Poe on Audible.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
A10. Everything is a matter of perception, these poems, take them how you will. I wrote them, some of them, quite literally. It’s up to you to figure out which one are which. There are hidden messages in most of my poems, especially the ones pertaining to me.
Stay tuned for Lessons Learned in Time! 2022.
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