Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
Born in France, the eldest child of an Airforce Soldier, I found my Kindergarten years to be my fondest memories in Oklahoma. Fast forward to turbulent High School Years, attending an all girls private High School. Having run away from home at the ripe age of thirteen, I was sent to live with my Maiden Great Aunt until I attended College. Meantime, my mother divorced husband number two.
College, where I discovered the attributes of Alcohol, Drugs and the Grateful Dead, was where I met my first husband. The escape from being dubbed as ” The Girl Who’s Father Committed Suicide”, was welcome until I had my first child.
Being married to a drug addict, whose addiction included a few women, provoked me to become a Single mom with three children. Husband number two followed.
Twenty two years later, I watched my husband two die of Pancreatic Cancer. Choosing to accept the situation, and refuse pity, I volunteered to teach Buddhist Monks English in Nepal. Three months in a country where locals spoke very little English, gave me time to write a book.about my life’s experiences. A year later, the book was published. I officially became an Author. Sold my first copy to my Fiance for a dime!
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing your book “The Forbidden Fruit”?
Key Challenges: staying focused while the local Nepalese stood over me as I scrolled in Cursive. They were fascinated.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
Books that Influenced my writing: ” Diary Of Ann Frank”.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
My favorite spot: the place I lived in the Mountains of Northern California. The mountains on 20 Acres of woods was Spiritual.
Q5. What inspired you to write the book ‘The Forbidden Fruit’?
Inspiration: I think being surrounded by Buddhist Shrines gave me solitude. Observing the culture of a third world country gave me inspiration to tell my stories.
Q6. How long did it take you to write your book ‘The Forbidden Fruit’?
I spent 3 months in solitude ( living in Kathmandu), to write the first draft of the book. It took about 8 months to submit the final manuscript.
Q7. On what platforms can readers buy your books?
Platforms to buy my books: online Amazon and Barnes and Noble. I participate in The Villages Writers Club Expo in Forida every January. I have books for cash sales.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘The Forbidden Fruit’?
The book cover is an Elephant Mask recreated from the Masks available for sale at Monkey Temple in Kathmandu. I chose Black and Red to give a mystical feel to the Novel.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
This will be my only Novel. I don’t know what else to write about in my life.
Q10. What is the most valuable piece of advice you’ve been given about writing?
Just write. Don’t worry about Grammer, flow or if the story makes sense. After the first draft, revise proof read and revise. Eventually, you will be content with the end result.
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