Q1 Could you please introduce yourself to our readers?
My full name Charles Winslow Lord II is after my great grandfather who settled in Salina, Kansas in 1880. He and his brother came by train from PA. My great grandfather was an early baseball pitcher – one of the few who could throw a new pitch called the curve ball. He would get hired out by local semi-pro baseball teams. He learned the milling business from a new friend in Salina and soon started the “Lord Grain Mill Company” that lasted until 1950.
Q2 What is your favorite part from your book ‘A Love Story Between 2 Worlds’?
Remembering Peggy and how value oriented she was. Everything she did had a positive value attached to it! She would even critique my batting swing, suggest that I write more, study hard, and have fun in a constructive way.
Q3 How do you typically celebrate once you’ve completed a book?
This is a book in progress because of my inexperience and because of the nature and rhythm of Peggy’s sad murder investigation. There have been 2 editions already and I anticipate the 3rd and final edition at the end of 2028.
Q4 How do you handle literary criticism?
I am going through a process currently with the “On Line Book Club” (6 million members) where 20 experienced authors critique and review the second edition of my book for me. Then they promote my book to their readers and to many of the 6 million members of the “On Line Book Club”. I have received 15 of their critiques and reviews so far! My reviews have included 4 – “5” ratings of which I am very proud. Still – I have received incredibly helpful suggestions and critique from the 3 who gave me only a “3”rating. I really appreciate any and all critique and suggestions and I have learned a lot.
Q5 What would you say is your strength as an author?
I have received much positive feedback about my open and honest writing style and take that as a huge compliment from these well established authors!
Q6 How has the experience of writing and publishing a book influenced your perception of yourself?
I think writing in and of itself is so healing – for me even more than reading. It is almost like putting a Strategic Plan together for my book and for myself!
Q7 What, in your opinion, are the most important elements of good writing?
Truthful and passionate, imaginative Creativity is what I think makes a good and great book!
Q8 What is your work schedule like when you are not writing?
I am 72 and retired and keep busy attempting to keep my brain going in a way that can contribute and support the generation and world that we are living in.
Q9 What is the significance of the title ‘A Love Story Between 2 Worlds’?
Peggy was my fiancé in College at Washburn University in the 1970’s. After graduation we lost each other to our worlds and the world. It was Deja Vue all over again after my older brother (but 10 years) disappeared in 1970 immediately after graduation from Harvard Divinity School. After years of heart-ache Peggy suddenly came back to me on April 28, 2020 from the Spiritual side. As a believer that our Spirit lives forever it has been gratifying since this date to realize 100% that we do live forever. My real Spiritual Education really began on this date as did real daily communication with Peggy! This book tries to explain my own Spiritual and Psychic and Metaphysical story in hopefully a personal way that many have been teaching us already.
Q10 What did you want to be when you grew up?
A baseball player – pure and simple! I love everything about the game of baseball and most importantly the lessons we learn from the game are never ending!
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