- Please introduce yourself so that the readers will get to know you better.
A1. My name is Melissa Weales and this is my first book. I have been a computer programmer for over 25 years and had always thought that some day I would write a great novel. I even had it as items two and three on my bucket list. Little did I know, it would be a children’s book instead of a novel and it would be years after I intended. But, here we are and I couldn’t be happier about it.
- What is the inspiration behind your book “Noshi the Naughty Reindeer”?
A2. Last year I had planted this beautiful petunia in a planter I have that looks like a snail. One morning when I got up and looked out the window, my petunia was lying on the walkway. I replanted it and all was well for a week. Again, one morning, it was on the walkway again. I looked at my door video and found it was a deer pulling it out and laying it down. I watched and said, “You naughty reindeer!” That kept rolling around in my head until it resulted in the writing of this book.
- When did you realize you want to be an author?
A3. When I was in the 8th grade. It started with poems and short stories.
- Please tell us something about your book “Noshi the Naughty Reindeer”
A4. Noshi is like most youngsters in that she thinks more about her entertainment than the feelings of others. This ends up getting her into trouble and helps her see how even though she is having a good time, she is causing others great sadness and allows her to fix the harmful things she has done.
- For which age group is your book “Noshi the Naughty Reindeer?
A5. I think it would entertain readers 5 to 12.
- What is your favorite Quote?
A6. When Noshi says, “Wow, how old is that flower?”
- What suggestion do you want to give to parents of little readers regarding a reading habit?
A7. Reading gives everyone the ability to step into worlds they may never have the ability to go to. It inspires dreams, ideas and learning. Simply reading to, or with, your young reader every night is enough to get them interested in a life long love of books.
- What does literary success look like to you?
A8. Creating books that brings joy to others.
- Lastly, who is your inspiration in life and why?
A9. Who inspires me? My family, because they are the loves of my life.
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