Author: blogespresso

Q1.  Hello Ma’am, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.

I’m a creative soul. My art has taken many routes through the years, but I’ve always loved writing. Journaling and writing poetry have helped me through some very difficult times. I started writing fiction seriously when I had to retire from my work as a floral designer due to continued disability from multiple sclerosis. Even though I have limitations and wrote most of my books on an iPad with one finger, I poured myself into writing my series, By the Light of the Moon. In a way, it’s been therapeutic. The fourth book, Harvest Moon, releases this November.
I have a background in library science, cultural missions, music, and psychology. I am also a wife, mom of two grown sons, and a grandma. My husband and I, along with our pet Yorkie, Ruby, live in Wisconsin in the U.S.

Q2.  What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘SILVER MOON’ book?

I knew next to nothing about Canada’s involvement in WWI. Using some valuable websites and books, I researched as the story of the characters unfolded. My impared physical abilities are always a challenge, as well.

Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?

Being a voracious reader, I have encountered many styles of writing, but I’d have to say that it goes back to my reading as a girl with the Anne of Green Gables series, by L.M. Montgomery, which touched my heart and inspired me in many ways.

Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?

My favorite location in the U.S. is by Lake Superior. My love affair with the Great Lake began when I was a girl and visited my uncle, who lived by the lake. I would join him, strolling along the shore, searching for agates, which he made jewelry from.

Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?

I establish the point of view and a premise and begin. After that, it’s all about listening to the characters as they present themselves and researching as necessary.

Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘SILVER MOON’ book?

I finished the rough draft in a few months and after did some major editing and chopping of scenes. Initially Silver Moon was over 500 pages.

Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘SILVER MOON’ book to buy?

At this time, on Amazon in both paperback and Kindle. You can also purchase by request at independent book stores. In November 2020, I plan on going wide with distribution for the ebook, and readers should be able to find it wherever ebooks are sold.

Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘SILVER MOON’?

I had the idea of three soldiers in silhouette with poppies, to represent WWI remembrance, and my book cover designer put it together. The orangish-gray sky represents a depiction of the ravages of war and what the gas clouds may have looked like during some of the battles. The moon is part of the series name but also represents a constant in many of the scenes throughout the book and a story told by a character, which highlights the title, “Silver Moon”.

Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

Momentum plays a big part in writing. When I can hear the characters and keep asking myself where the story is going, writing rolls along smoothly for me. When I’m tired or don’t have time to write like I want to, it can be a challenge. I think of myself as a reader when I write and try not to duplicate anything that I’ve read but give afresh what I can, to the best of my ability as a writer to my readers.

Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?

Well, I can’t give anything away, but it does have a twist at the end.

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Book: Discover Laws Of The Universe

Q1.  Hello Sir, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.

Dear Readers: It is a pleasure to be able to introduce myself to you. 
What you may find interesting is that for me, becoming a spiritual writer and author was not something I had initially planned on or expected as part of my original life’s plan.
Over time my career has evolved, and one of the most fulfilling roles I’ve had is my work as an educator. I enjoy helping to nurture the growth and development of students as they work on their academic goals. I thought this was going to be the primary focus of my writing and publishing. I discovered over the past few years this was going to change.
I have been on a life-long journey of self-discovery, learning about my own spirituality and a natural ability I have to understand life from a different perspective. It is because of this ability, along with the challenges faced throughout my life, which led me to a new turning point in my life. While I still work as an educator, as time goes on I’m finding I am becoming more involved with my spirituality practice.

Q2.  What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Discover Laws of the Universe’ book?

The only challenge I faced was my own mindset concerning how this work would be received. I am not attached to any religion and I am not a traditional spiritual teacher in any manner. I do not refer to any of the traditional religious references, when I’m explaining the order of the universe, and I am not following in the same path as mediums or Law of Attraction teachers. I have my own, unique approach and method of teaching.

Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?

My journey of self-discovery has been influenced by the New Thought Movement from the early 1900s, along with quantum physics, Law of Attraction, and New Age teachings. I studied each to help me better understand alternative ways of viewing the meaning of life and the order of the universe. What I discovered was an interest in each of the subjects for a short time, but then I moved on as I could not connect with any of these ideals, as I still could not find the truths I was seeking.

Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?

I’ve lived in the Midwestern United States most of my life. The most beautiful place my spouse and I have travelled to was Alaska during a cruise. While the Pacific Northwest holds a great deal of natural beauty, for us, there is nothing like seeing Alaska. The ocean is calm and the nature is breath-taking. It was there in Alaska that I felt renewed and made a decision to take the next step into work as a spiritual teacher.

Q5. Is there lots to do before you dive-in and start writing a book?

The process of writing a book is ongoing for me. Each of my books is based upon a collection of my blog posts. I try to write a blog post each week to keep the writing process going, especially for the unique method I’ve established. Then after approximately two years, I take the collection of blog posts, organization them, and begin to work on the new book. I don’t re-use the blog posts   word-for-word. Instead, the blog posts serve as a launching point and most get re-written for the book. In other words, writing the book requires extensive editing, with new sections added.

Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Discover Laws of the Universe’ book?

This was a process of approximately two years, from writing weekly blog posts to editing the final book and writing new sections.

Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘Discover Laws of the Universe’ book to buy?

It is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Scribd, Kobo, Apple, and directly from Bruce J, the publisher. Its available in paperback (signed by the author) and eBook formats.

Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Discover Laws of the Universe’?

As to the book cover, I had a specific image in mind and I wanted it to be a reflection of me as a new spiritual teacher, someone who is connected to the energy of the universe. It took some time to find the image and once I did, I hired a professional cover art designer to create the cover for me.
For the title, I wanted to reflect what I had learned up to this point in time, for my own spiritual self-discovery, and I wanted to help expand upon the field of spirituality. This was my first book as a spiritual author and I was sharing a new perspective. The purpose of denoting “Laws of the Universe” was also meant to show there is more than just one law, as I found Law of Attraction has been over-utilized to explain answers to life’s challenges and questions.

Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

I typically write each week by starting with a question, often about something I want to know about for my life or my family. I can also start with a question from a reader as a starting point. In other words, I am always writing about something current and relevant to what will help inspire and empower readers.

Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?

The book shares a personal perspective about my journey, allowing readers to get to know about me. In addition, there’s more than Laws of the Universe explained within the chapters. There are writings designed to help provide inspiration, self-discovery, and self-empowerment. It’s also important to know that I do not ask readers to subscribe to any doctrine. Instead, I only ask readers to read and learn, and believe what they connect with as they read.
Also, I haven’t made a formal announcement yet; however, my next book will be coming out by November 2020. It will be a new book based upon the next two years of writings and growth as a spiritual writer.

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