Susan B. Lovejoy interview

AUTHOR INTERVIEW


A little introduction:

I am a grandmother and have been writing all my life. I wrote my first book Love, Gramma during the initial phase of the pandemic. I realized that there were so many things I wanted to tell my teenage grandchildren about life, and the possibility of not being here for those milestones was very real. So I wrote a love letter to my grandchildren while I was isolated, like the rest of the world.


When did your love of books begin?

I have loved the written word since childhood. Books helped me to escape to other worlds, where I found adventure in every page. I love people, so learning about those who lived in different worlds with unique cultures made me want to learn more.


When did you start to have the wish to become an author?

My earliest writings that I saved were from about the age of 11 or 12. I have one story I wrote in pencil and I'm still trying to figure out how to preserve it so I can read it! My brother and I both wrote stories, then I added poetry to my collections of writing in high school.


How have you found the process for becoming an author?

My stories, poetry, and essays were published randomly, as I was writing long before the internet and online publications became an option. We had typewriters to create our stories, then books that listed where to submit them to editors and publishers. It was grueling, mailing off those huge envelopes of manuscripts, waiting for a response, and filing away the rejection letters. Some of the rejection letters included very nice, supportive messages from the editors, though, and that was what inspired me to keep writing. I love the open door of self-publishing!


What would you say to those wanting to become an author?

Write what you know, what you're passionate about, what you dream of. Don't let anyone discourage you, because even if your writing makes a difference in just one person's life, it is worth it.


Tell us about your book/books:

Most of my stories are written so that anyone 12 and over can read them.
Love, Gramma, my first book, is my book of advice on being a teen, a twenty-something, living on your own for the first time, how to manage expenses, being a young parent, raising children, and growing old. It's simply advice from a grandmother who has seen life from a different perspective.
Her Alien Children, my second book, is about a young girl who grows up questioning her dreams, strange memories, and even her family, as she faces the possibility that she is being pursued by alien beings.
A Butterfly in My House, my third book, is my first children's picture book, illustrated by my good friend Jane E. Hathaway. It is the story of a rambunctious butterfly who enters a home where the family is having a gray day. He livens things up and leaves them smiling.
Our Family's Spirits, my fourth and latest book, is a collection of short stories based on true interactions with the paranormal and spirits. My family, friends, and I have all had instances of contact with other worldly beings, so I decided to write about some of those events. Some stories are more fictionalized for entertainment, others are almost dead on.
I also have five Kindle Vella stories, if your readers like to read those, as well.


What do you love about the writing/reading community?

The friendliness, for sure, and the way we all have a love for books and stories, whether creating or enjoying them.


If you could say anything to your readers what would it be?

My sincerest wish is that something I've written touches you in some way, whether by entertaining you or giving you a boost up. We are all doing our best to navigate this place we call home, and I would love to be a positive part of your journey.


Where can people connect with you?


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Book review - An Enemy Like Me by Teri M. Brown

Image
Book - An Enemy Like Me Author - Teri M. Brown Rating -  Review: Set in World War 2, this book sees a first generation American who has grown up in Germany faced with the ultimate decision of whether he should fight for his country or remain and be with his wife and child.  Jacob has grown up with a respect for his German heritage but a deep love for America, he has changed his surname to be more American and so when America is plunged into the war due to the attack on Pearl Harbour Jacob decides it is time to join the war effort and face the Japanese but what happens when he is forced to face an enemy who he has a closer understanding to and sees more of himself in than he could ever have imagined? This is a superbly written book and sees chapters going over parts of the story from different peoples perspectives which enables the reader to get a full emotional picture of just how tough a number of life decisions are before and then during the war (from the American perspective).  The
Read more

Feed My Reads Awards 2022 and your winners are

Image
Welcome to your Feed My Reads Awards 2022 blog post to confirm our winners, we hugely appreciate just how massive this awards has been and the number of smiles you have created by nominating, voting and spreading the word. For those of you wishing to view the full ceremony you can do so here -  youtu.be/KQb3mBbVBoM Without further delay we are pleased to announce your winners are -  Author Interview of the year - our joint winners are  Maximilian Sam , John St. Clair , Ellie Lieberman Biggest Indie Supporter of the year - Lee Hall Book Blogger of the year - our joint winners are  Bookaholic Bex , Sharing is Caring Book Blog with Dawn , Bobs and Books Book Cover - Maximilian Sam for It's a Stray Dog's Life Book Reviewer - Jane at Tweetables.com Book Seller - Bert's Books Childrens Book of the year -  Maximilian Sam  for It's a Stray Dog's Life Comedy Book of the year -  Maximilian Sam  for It's a Stray Dog's Life Community Member of the year - our joint winn
Read more

Claude Bouchard interview

Image
AUTHOR INTERVIEW A little introduction: I’m Claude Bouchard, born, raised, and still living in the Montreal (Canada) area. In a prior life, I worked in the corporate world, mainly in human resources management. In 2008, my employer moved our jobs to India and, while I pursued other employment, I published three books I had written long before then continued to write and publish more. Along the way, I realized I had a new job, that of author, and never looked back.  When did your love of books begin? While in kindergarten, my parents had signed me up for a book of the month thing and I remember the excitement whenever a new book showed up in the mail. I moved on to the Bobbsey Twins, Hardy Boys, Tom Swift, etc. and have never stopped reading since.  When did you start to have the wish to become an author? In 1995, I had an idea for a book and wrote  Vigilante  in eight weeks. I followed up with two others in the same series over the next year or two, even did some agent querying but eve
Read more