Book: One More Iris
Q1. Hello Ma’am, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
I’m Darcy Greco and I have been married for almost 10 years, we have two young children. Our family lives in the Tampa Bay, Florida. I work as a hairstylist by day and a standup comedian by night. I’m a running/ cardio junkie who loves all things yoga, writing & live performances.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘One More Iris’ book?
Time would definitely be a difficulty in writing the book. Not having any, along with being super unfamiliar with the whole publishing process. I watched more YouTube videos & read more articles/blogs on getting an agent/ query letters/ word count etc. It’s a whole world I’m still trying to learn, now even in the side of marketing. I really just want to tell stories and hope it reaches people that need it!
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
I love motivational/ how to books when I read- which is funny because I like to write suspense/psychological thriller. I swear by the artist way by Julia Cameron. It is a go to favorite and every time I read it I get something else out from it. I really enjoyed Girl on a Train and Wild Swans, totally different style books but completely fascinating.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
My favorite place to visit is anywhere by the water. My husband‘s family has property in the middle of Florida feels much like old Florida because it is. It’s always calming for me to be near the water, I can hear myself think.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
I don’t have much time to prepare before I start writing I usually try to jump in whenever I can. In a perfect world I put on a playlist of songs that remind me of songs my character would listen to after I drop off my kids at school. It helps me transition from mom to work.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘One More Iris’ book?
I started writing the book when my daughter was born after late night feedings. I strung small pockets of time together off and on for over four years. I sometimes wonder how long it would really take if I had more time to but I kinda like the space too. It let’s s the story breathe, deeper points of interest come up when it takes so long.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘One More Iris’ book to buy?
ONE MORE IRiS is available at Books A Million, Barnes & Noble, Amazon- both paperback and Kindle, along with my own website darcygreco.com
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘One More Iris’?
I’ve always loved writing and when I was young I would write a ton of comedy. Performing as a comedian was something that came after having children. I never really imagined doing ether (author or comedian) until I become open enough to share what I wrote. Whether I am sharing thoughts written down or expressing them on a stage, it’s all about being open and vulnerable. The title came from the concept that there is always One More… “person” – dancer, teacher, writer, athlete, musician and until we are satisfied we are always comparing ourselves to one more “something”. When it comes to alcoholism, one more, being never enough. One more alcoholic. One more person who doesn’t want to see the truth or can’t. One more drink, and things will be fine.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I believe staying fresh is greatly due to my career as a hairstylist and comedian. I stand all day and talk to people about intimate details from their life- notoriously, hairstylists are therapists. Then as a comedian at night, we say all the things most people keep in their head. That in itself is refreshing.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
A very intimate detail from the book, that I don’t share a lot about, would be that chapter 7 was originally written about an experience I had going to a men’s maximum security prison. It was important to reflect the intimidation of a beastly man body into a women’s presence. It was intense, both writing that experience and living it.
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