Showing posts with label author interview. Show all posts
Showing posts with label author interview. Show all posts

Monday, September 20, 2021

Books & Entertainment Radio Presents What's Write for Me with Amanda, Dree and Rico!

It's been a couple months since we did a show, because I got COVID! Fun times – not really. Fortunately, my family and I didn't need hospitalization, and were over it fairly quickly. This is our first show back after that hiatus, and we've got some amazing guests here!

To listen to us live, tune in on Wednesday, September 22 from 4-6 PM EST on Blog Talk Radio!

Amanda Innis is an award-winning screenwriter, produced playwright, and published author. She holds a Master of Arts in Writing, Literature and Publishing from Emerson College and a Bachelor of Science in Radio-Television-Film Communication from the University of Texas at Austin. M has interned on major Hollywood film sets and worked for Houghton Mifflin and Pearson before deciding to focus on her own writing. She lives in Livermore, California.

Dree Nicole is a poet, writer and author of the urban fiction novel The Other Woman Playbook: Rules of a Dangerous Game. A lover of books and a nature enthusiast, Dree writes with a vividity that gives her characters real depth and a palpable spark. She has been a lifelong writer, crafting other worlds and creating characters since the third grade. She lives and runs a small barbecue sauce business (De’Camari Road Sauces) from her home in Saint Charles County, Missouri. She spends her summers hiking nature trails and traveling with her husband and three children.

Rico was born and raised in Southwestern Idaho, is the oldest of five boys. He grew up in an area that was ripe for adventures for him and his younger brothers and numerous cousins. His love of storytelling is infectious and his bitter sweet stories will have you howling with laughter, grieving from tragedy and leaving you on the edge. Rico’s love of reading, exploring and traveling allured him to many parts of the globe including Lithuania where he taught English and capitalism, the United Kingdom where he studied global marketing, Mexico to learn Spanish and drink tequila, Cuba to dance with senoritas and fish the open sea. Rico has undergraduate degrees from Boise State University, Grand Canyon University, Staffordshire University, a Master’s Degree from Thunderbird, School of Global Management, a Doctorate Degree in Tequila and will be launching his own private brand of tequila – BAJARRIBA at year end in 2021. He and his artistic wife Connie have lived in Scottsdale, AZ area for 30 years.

Wednesday, September 22, 4-6 PM on Blog Talk Radio!

Monday, December 10, 2018

Red River Radio Presents Dellani's Tea Time with Author God-Son, KA Lugo and Karen Vaughan

TODAY Join Us Live, Or At Your Leisure

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The year is almost over, and the holiday season has already begun! Of course, it started in October, as far as stores were concerned. Officially, is a different matter. In celebration of all things celebratory, we have three great authors to chat with.
Author Godson
First up is Author God-Son, owner of God-Son Publishing and author of The J Wilkenson Story: Thirteen Going on Thirty Five. We're delighted to have him on the show. Welcome God-Son!
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Next is no stranger to the show. Karen Vaughan is the author of comic mysteries, predominantly her lively Laura and Gerry books, as well as Holmes in America and Dead Comic Standing. She also helps promotes other authors, not only with her Writer's Roundtable show, but with Owl & Pussycat Productions. Welcome back, Karen!
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We round out our trio with author KA Lugo, author of Slaughtered: A Jack Slaughter Thriller. Though this is her debut novel under this name, KA is a seasoned author in another genre. She's also a seasoned guest on the show. We're delighted to have her back. Welcome, KA!

Be Sure to Join Us Live, Or Later

Wednesday, December 05, 2018

Dellani's Tea Time Revisited April 9, 2018 with Kent, Larry and Paul



Can it really be April so soon? Spring is springing all over the place, at least we hope so! Flowers are blooming, grass needs mowing and pollen is flying. If you're like Dellani, you enjoy the great outdoors from inside. (allergies and asthma – such fun) How better to spend your time than reading a great book? Our three authors have books to entertain you through the sunny days of spring.



First up is a new guest, who sometimes goes by the name Dirty Sci-Fi Buddha, but we know him more prosaically as Kent Wayne. As the name suggests, he is the author of sci-fi books The Echo Series; Approaching Shatter, The Taste of Ashes, The Dialectic of Agony. Welcome, Kent!



Our next guest is also new to the show, though I've had the pleasure of reading several of his books. Please welcome Larry D. Thompson, author of legal thrillers White Witch, Insanity Plea, Dead Peasants.



Our third guest is another first timer. I don't know if he has a nickname, but I know him as Paul Nosach. He is a horror/ mystery/ fantasy author of Bloody Hearts, Broken Trust, Dead and Bound. Welcome, Paul!

Welcome to the show, gentlemen! I know we're going to have a great time! 







Tuesday, December 04, 2018

What's Write for Me Revisited March 28, 2018 with Dominic Carrillo, Andy Peloquin and Joshua Robertson



It's officially SPRING and our hopes turn to warmer weather and sunshine. Just in case that doesn't pan out for you, our three guests have plenty of books to read. Two are returning guests, and the other is brand new.



New to the show is Dominic Carrillo, author of YA novels The UNusual Suspects, The Improbable Rise of Paco Jones, and To Be Frank Diego. Dominic will chat with us from 4:00 to 4:40.



Please welcome back Andy Peloquin, award winning, dark fantasy author of The Queen of Thieves Series. Andy will chat with us from 4:40 to 5:20.



Also returning is Joshua Robertson, dark fantasy author of The Blood of Dragons Series, Thrice Nine Legends Saga, The Hawkhurst Saga. Josh will chat with us from 5:20 to 6:00





Monday, December 03, 2018

Dellani's Tea Time Revisited with CD Gorri and Scott Moses



It's March already! Our minds focus on green shamrocks, the Easter Bunny and multi-hued eggs. However, this month's guests don't focus on any of that. The closest we get to the Easter Bunny is a warm and fuzzy wolf. The only eggs are those of a dragon, and I don't see shamrocks anywhere, so you're gonna be disappointed if you're looking for a spring party.

If you're looking for all things futuristic and fantasy, then my guests have you covered! Join me in welcoming my sparkling new guests to this week's show.



First, please welcome CD Gorri. She is a fantasy author whose books include Wolf Moon, Charley's Christmas Wolf, and The Dragon's Valentine.



Next is Scott Moses, the author of the futuristic thriller Between Truth and Eternity. He is currently working on Fools of Parody, due for release in June.



Sunday, December 02, 2018

Tirgearr Birthday Bash Revisited with Kemberlee, Sue, Susan & Tegon


It's that time of year again, when we gather to celebrate the birthday of Tirgearr Publishing! The Ireland based began on February 29 – since we don't have those very often, we get as close as we may.

Join Christina and Dellani when they welcome Publisher Kemberlee Shortland to the show. Also on will be authors Sue Coletta, Susan Clayton-Goldner and Tegon Maus.
Authors will chat, and read from one (or possibly more) of their books. If we're lucky, we'll be able to persuade Kemberlee to read, too!



Hard to believe that it's been six years since Tirgearr Publishing opened its doors. Brainchild of author Kemberlee Shortland, Tirgearr is an Irish press which produces predominantly e-books. I've been a happy member of Tirgearr since the fall of 2012 and am proud to still be part of this wonderful company. Guests on the show will be Author and Publisher Kemberlee Shortland, and authors




Kemberlee Shortland is the publisher as well as author of The Irish Pride Series, A B Cs of S-E-X, The Carmel Charmers Series and more. She will be on the show from start to finish and will be announcing the fun filled events for the Tirgearr Publishing, a Birthday Bash to remember!



Sue Coletta is the author of the mystery novels, Marred, and Cleaved. 



Susan Clayton-Goldner is the author of murder mysteries, Redemption Lake, A River of Silence, When Time is a River and A Bend in the Willow.



Tegon Maus author of fantasy novels, The Gift, Machines of the Little People, The Wishing Stone, Service Before Self, Bob, and My Grandfather's Pants.





Saturday, December 01, 2018

Dellani's Tea Time Revisited February 12, 2018 with Alfred Jendrasik, Elaine Dodge & Eric Klein


Well, the Ground Hog saw his shadow, so that means six more weeks of winter. Brrr! We're going to keep warm chatting with our three fantastic guests! Dellani and Christina are delighted to welcome back two guests, and welcome a new one!



First, is Alfred Jendrasik author of I Met God at the Beach, Mysterious Tales of Colton Trane and The Other Side of Life series. Welcome back, Al!



Second, is my fellow Tirgearr author, Elaine Dodge author of Harcourt's Mountain (Historical Romance). Bloody Parchment: Blue Honey and the Valley of Shadow (Horror Anthology in which her short story 'The Man with a House on His Back' was featured. Welcome back, Elaine!



Third, is new to the show, and currently waiting for his first book to be released, Eric Klein author of The One; A Cruise Through the Solar System. Welcome to the show, Eric! We know you'll have a great time!

Grab your favorite beverage, put up our feet, and enjoy the show. As always, a lot of laughs will ensue! 




Friday, November 30, 2018

What's Write for Me Revisited January 24, 2018 with Christy Nicholas, Gary D. Henry and William Beck




On January 24, 2018, our guests were Christy Nicholas, Gary D. Henry and William Beck. What a fun bunch! Join us again, or for the first time, and meet these great authors.






Our first guest is the lovely and talented Christy Nicholas, author of Call of the Morrigú, The Enchanted Swans, The Druid's Brooch series, Better To Have Loved, and more. Welcome back, Christy.



Our next guest is the handsome and talented Gary D. Henry is the author of In the Manor of Heather Black, Witchwoods, Groundsmen of Sleepy Hollow and many more. Welcome Back, Gary!


Last, but not least, is the handsome and talented William Beck, author of Crosscurrents, Solemn Vow, Red 7 among others. Welcome back, William! 





Thursday, November 29, 2018

Dellani's Tea Time Revisited January 8, 2018 with Christina & Dellani




As many of you know, I do monthly radio shows to help my fellow authors publicize themselves. We have a lot of fun and laughs during the show, and each author reads a snippet from one of their books.

In the spirit of seasonal sharing, I'm going to repost my shows so you can visit again and again. Beginning with our first show on January 8 of 2018, Red River Radio and I present Dellani's Tea Time with Christina and Dellani.

It's the New Year! Time to make (and break) your resolutions! As we've done for several years, the first show of the year, Christina and Dellani chat with one another. There's no telling where the conversation will go, because these ladies have a lot to say!



Christina writes under the name Rachel Rueben. She has one published YA novel, Hag. She's also written a variety of author self-help articles and books. Check out her work at Amazon, and her website, Writing By the Seat of My Pants.



Dellani has a wide variety of novels available. Mostly an author of romantic suspense, she also has historical romances, sci-fi, erotic romances, and an adult coloring book. Check out her work at Amazon, and her blog on Word Press.

Both authors post monthly on Cereal Authors blog on Word Press. 


Monday, June 23, 2014

Monday Blog - Dellani Oakes

I was asked by the amazing and talented Marta Moran Bishop to participate in the My Writing Process Blog Tour. I have also shared this opportunity with a few friends. Their answers will appear on their blogs Monday, June 30th.

What are you working on?

Right now, I am concentrating on finishing up some older novels before moving on to something new. I have so many unfinished works that hover on the edge of being finished, I'd like to complete a few. So far, I've finished two and I feel pretty good about that.

How does your work differ from those in your genre?

I write predominantly romance. I have historical romance - Indian Summer, as well as futuristic (sci-fi) romance Lone Wolf and Shakazhan. I also write romantic suspense and have one contemporary - The Ninja Tattoo and one retro - Under the Western Sky.

That being said, how am I different? I don't write to a formula. You won't see my characters fight throughout the book, only to make up and declare their love moments before the story ends. I like my characters to work together against a common, outside foe, and not have the major conflict be between them.

Why do you write what you do?

I like having people fall in love. I like happy endings. I enjoy bringing couples together and watching them grow closer as they battle the enemy.

How does your writing process work?

I'm not sure I could really call what I do a process, though it does yield results. I have described my process as well oiled chaos. I think I could I think I could also describe it as loosely tamed insanity, though I'm not sure that full describes my process.

I don't have a set schedule. Depending upon my other commitments for the day, I try to work from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM before breaking for lunch. During that time, I try to catch up with blogging commitments, do some marketing, and a variety of other chores that I'll put off unless I do them right away.

After an hour break for lunch, I go back to my current work in progress and read through the prior writing session. If it's been a day or more since I worked on it, I'll read through more so I am up to speed.

If it's been months since I read through something, I re-read it all, making corrections and notes as I go. I never leave editing until later, unless it's a major renovation. I correct things as I find them or leave notes to draw my attention to it the next time I read the story.



Monday, April 01, 2013

Welcome to the Fantastic Blog Hop!



What is the Fantastic Blog Hop?
Rachel Rueben -Cleveland

A few weeks ago, I had a chat with some friends asking if they would be willing to do a blog tour with me in order to publicize our work. Of the two dozen or so people I invited, only three said yes. Then I got in touch with a friend I haven't seen in ages and asked if she would like to join us.

Karen Vaughan - Ontario

And so the Fantastic Blog Hop was born!


The idea was a simple one, but getting it all put together wasn't as easy. For starters, we had to get our acts together and provide book blurbs, short biographies, excerpts and answer interview questions. Then we had to make sure each person had the required information.

Ruth Davis Hays - Kissimmee
While all this was going on, we discussed when to do this. We chose the first week of April. No one wanted to be first. There was a mad scramble to take the end of the week, leaving the early days for those who were too slow to respond.

Not realizing that each of us had different levels of skill for preparing these blogs, I forged ahead, wielding words and pictures haphazardly. It's been quite a learning experience, but a worthwhile one. I hope the others feel the same way.

Dellani Oakes - Daytona
Our tour bus will make stops in Kissimmee, Florida; Cleveland, Ohio, Minneapolis, Minnesota; Peterborough, Ontario and Daytona Beach, Florida. So climb aboard, fasten your seat belts and hold onto your hats because you're in for a great ride!

Crimson Kildare - Minneapolis


A big thank you to Crimson Kildare for creating the Fantastic Blog Hop bus logo and to Karen Vaughan for suggesting it.

Our blogs will feature one another on the following days:

Here on Writer's Sanctuary:

4/2 Rachel
4/3 Me
4/4 Crimson
4/5 Karen
4/6 Ruth
4/9 
 Rachel
4/11 Crimson
4/12 Karen
4/13 Ruth
4/19 Karen
4/20 Ruth
4/26 Karen
4/27 Ruth

4/2 - Rachel
4/3 - Dellani
4/4 - Crimson
4/5 - Karen

4/1 notice
4/4 Dellani
4/5 Rachel
4/6 Karen
4/7 Ruth
4/8 Crimson and Kat


Rachel Rueben:





Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Let's Chat with Dawn Colclasure!

I met Dawn a few years ago on My Space. She was the first person to contact and friend me there. When we made the move to Facebook, we kept in touch. She amazes me with her skill and faith. I'm delighted to have her visit my blog.

When did you start writing?

I started writing when I was a young child. I was in a car accident at a very young age and had to have a lot of reconstructive surgeries done. A nurse at one hospital gave me a blank journal and encouraged me to write poems inside it. That’s when the writer in me was born and I haven’t stopped writing since.

What gave you the idea for your first book?

I was lucky: My dreams inspired the idea for my first book. I had these dreams of a man which lasted for several years and, at one point, I dreamed that everything was turned into a novel that was called “November’s Child.” I actually wrote that book and got it published.

What genre do you write?

I don’t like to write in just one genre. I like variety. I like the challenge of writing something different. I’ve done children’s, dark fantasy and paranormal mystery, but I’ve also written horror, sci-fi and romance.

What do you do to keep yourself focused?

By far, having a weekly list of writing tasks is what helps me to stay on course. Every Sunday or early Monday morning, I create my “schedule” of what I’ll be working on during the week. I started doing this out of necessity because I was juggling so much and it was the only way for me to get so much done on everything every day. But now it’s a habit and I feel guilty if I don’t stick to my weekly schedule. I try to cross off as many items on the list each day.

Do you stay with one project or do you work on multiple projects?

I can never, ever work on just one project at a time. I have tried but I grow restless and crave something different for my muse to focus her energies on. It’s possible this is a Gemini trait. I’m the kind of person who will multi-task and jump from one project to the next. For example, in the morning I may work on a current poetry book, then in the afternoon I’ll work on a novel-in-progress then in the evening, I can be found working on a nonfiction book.

What is your writing process?
I make it a point to write first thing in the morning. It is when my mind is clear and I’m ready for action. I also grab every free minute possible to write, especially if I’m on a deadline. Perhaps this is why I am rarely in front of a TV set; I’m busy writing! I try to work on a chapter each day or, if it’s something like poetry, so many poems each day. I also try to finish what I am working on in one sitting, but if that is not possible (and it very rarely is!), I save it for later and go back to it time permitting. But I definitely write first thing in the morning and right before I go to sleep at night.

What is the theme of your novel?

The theme is “things are not always what they seem.” In the story, my character, Malissa, is having these dreams that are a part of a family curse. While everyone around her keeps saying “they are just dreams” and try to convince her that she is too obsessed over nothing, she knows that the dreams are something more. This is the truth she must ultimately accept in order to fight the man haunting her dreams, or else risk losing everything she holds dear, including her life.

Do you consciously use symbolism in your book?

I try not to, but it tends to creep in. I have used symbolism in my novel Shadow of Samhain but only because I realize how important symbolism is to Druidism, and since I have Druid characters in this story, it seemed appropriate to include symbolism. But at any other time, when it’s any other book, I usually don’t rely on symbolism.

What is your latest release?

My novel, Shadow of Samhain, will be out very soon. This novel is the revised version of what had once been November’s Child. The reason it got a new life is because the publisher of November’s Child went bankrupt and the book went out of print. I spent years revising the novel, as well as catching up on extra information about Druidism in order to bring realism to the story, and I am thrilled it finally found a home with Gypsy Shadow Publishing.

What other books do you have published?

My nonfiction titles include BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL: How We Survive as Writing Parents; 365 TIPS FOR WRITERS: Inspiration, Writing Prompts and Beat the Block Tips to Turbo Charge Your Creativity; and TOTALLY SCARED: The Complete Book on Haunted Houses, which I co-authored with Martha Jette. My poetry books are Love is Like a Rainbow: Poems of Love and Devotion and Songs of the Dead. My one and only children’s book thus far is The Yellow Rose. I also have a poetry chapbook called Take My Hand. It is currently out of print, though I have remainder copies in a box in my garage. I am currently revising and expanding this poetry collection and will send it off to my publisher in late 2012.

Where are your books available?

My books can be purchased from my publisher, special ordered at bookstores and purchased at online retailers such as Amazon.com, B&N, etc.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Meet the Authors!

I invite my author (and aspiring author) pals to post here in comments. Post a short blurb and "elevator pitch" about your books along with links on where to purchase.

I hope that those publications who are seeking submissions will also post. Maybe you can make a match with one of the authors here!

I'm going to indulge in some shameless self-promotion as well.

Dellani Oakes is a Florida author who loves to stay home and write. Her first published novel, "Indian Summer", is an historical romance set in St. Augustine, Florida in 1739. Full of spies, intrigue, unrequited love and passion, the novel is available at www.Amazon.com, www.Smashwords.com, www.BN.com and www.secondwindpublishing.com

My second novel, "Lone Wolf" is a sci-fi adventure romance. Explore space with Wil VanLipsig and Matilda Dulac as they track down the villainous John Riley! Also available at www.Amazon.com, www.Smashwords.com, www.BN.com and www.secondwindpublishing.com

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Getting to Know Sue O'Shields!

Sue is a wonderful author, though she's not yet published her novels. I'm thrilled and honored that she agreed to participate in her very first interview! ~ Dellani

When did you start writing?


Well, when it comes to story-telling, I think I became interested in writing when I got such positive response to a story I wrote in First Grade. Positive for me, anyway; it created a lot of laughter, and people were paying attention to me. The story went: "This summer for summer vacaton we went to Wiscon. Then we came home. My dog ran away and got hit by a car. The End." Everyone thought it was uproarious. Go figure.

By the way, the dog was fine. He got tapped by the car and in turn tried to bite it.

What gave you the idea for your first book?


Gee, do I want to answer this? Okay, okay, it was fan fiction about my favorite rock star. Back when I was thirteen, ALL the girls were writing about how they would meet Rod Stewart or the Bay City Roller of choice, so I wrote about how George Harrison and I would meet, fall in love and get married. By then, Beatlemania was far out of fashion, and most of my peers at my new school never heard of John, Paul, George and Ringo. It was somewhat awkward until I met another Beatles fan who was somewhat cooler than me. We formed a friendship which led to other friendships and all these people wanted to read what I wrote. Talk about positive reinforcement!

Oh! Were you talking 'as a professional'? My personal hero is Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain and I love Civil War history.

What genre do you write?


Well, for years I wrote fan fiction! haha! Currently? Paranormal romance. Before that, I wrote an American Civil War epic romance called Destiny of Honor that I'm trying to split into two books because it's a whopping 226,000 words. As an aside, I must say that it's a strange thing to have one of your beta readers say to you, after reading the even bigger version (237K), "I was so sad to see the book end! I wanted to know what happened to Chamby and Ophelia and Jacob and..." I'm thinking "Ooo! Sequel!"

What do you do to keep yourself focused?


Oooh! A kitty!... I'm sorry...what?

Do you stay with one project or do you work on multiple projects?


I used to be single project fixated. Right now I have several going: the Civil War epic that needs work, the straight-forward paranormal The High Bridge manuscript, and my work in progress called "Grave Message", a paranormal romance/women's issues (involving Postpartum Depression and how it affects a marriage). I'm most definitely floundering with all of these. I think I need to go back to single project fixation, pick one of the above and then move on it.

What is your writing process?


Well...I drink lots of coffee to start... Seriously, I'm a combination of color-coded index cards and seat-of-the-pants-grab-that-muse-before-he-gets-away-dammit kind of writer. It's a controlled chaos, if such a thing exists. I start out so absorbed with keeping things orderly, I've been known to match my colored paperclips to the color of my index cards (blue for scene info, yellow of interesting dialogue, red for conflict building ideas, green for character's info). Once I get to writing, I'm a Pantser, occasionally going back to the cards when I need a jolt of inspiration. My Muse is a drunken lush and those cards are Mead for the Muse, so back he staggers.

What is the theme of your novel?


The theme of the Civil War novel is how terrible injustice inspires change, growth of personal nobility and ultimately great love. The theme of The High Bridge is how terrible injustice inspires change, growth of personal nobil--- hey!

Do you consciously use symbolism in your book?


Yes, especially in "Destiny of Honor." The Victorians LOVED symbolism and I use that. In "The High Bridge," white wild doves figure prominently in a "Oh, thank God they're free!" moment. I also tend to put a few "inside jokes" and "if you knew me, you'd know what that means" situations. For example, in "High Bridge", my female main character is at a Bed & Breakfast in the town of Thomas, which is loosely based on the real Colorado town of Fraser. I grew up in Chicago, and anyone who grew up in Chicago will know of a grandfatherly television personality from the 60's and 70's named Fraser Thomas. Also, my character Sandra is having breakfast with some of the guests, two of whom are a motorcycling couple who are trying to ride as close to the Continental Divide as possible as a wedding anniversary trip. Well, my husband and I spend our wedding anniversaries on motorcycle road trips, staying in B&B's along the way.

What is your latest release?


I’m working on that, actually… Know any good publishers?

What other books do you have published?


Er… some of my caving trip reports are in the Library of Congress. Does that count?

Where are your books available?


Review two questions up, please.

Sunday, April 24, 2011

"Erie Canal Cousins" and author Dorothy Stacy

Those who've listened to my show have heard this amazing woman live. Dorothy Stacy has been on my show several times, and I'd have her on every month if I could. Her books are as amazing as she is. I was pleased and honored that she agreed to a blog interview.

When did you start writing?

I started writing when I was 8 years old. I wrote little stories in a 10 cent notepad called, “The Adventures of Rosemary” Each chapter was 3 pages long and the stories were based on what I was doing at the time. If I went to my grandmother's for a visit, Rosemary went to her grandmother's. Then in grade school, a friend and I sat in the double desks we had in our school, in the back seat since we were so well behaved and we wrote soap operas during class. Then after each chapter we put the notebooks on the seat between us and read each others stories. We had 59 kids in the class and, by the way, we never got caught. I have been writing off and on all my life.

What gave you the idea for your first book?

I took my first grade class on a field trip to the Erie Canal Village in Rome, New York, watched a movie on how the Canal was built, and immediately wanted to write a story about a girl traveling down it in 1840. I was so impressed by the way the canal came about that I wanted to spread the word to children in a fun and interesting way so that they might become interested in history the way I am.

What genre do you write?

I write historical fiction for young teens to adults.

What do you do to keep yourself focused?

I try to set a schedule for writing… 2 months for research, maybe a chapter a week when I am ready to begin the book.

What inspires you?

Do you mean to write? I just love to write, play around with words, and express myself that way. If you mean in general…history, the lives of great people, books I’ve read and people.

Do you stay with one project or do you work on multiple projects?

I stay with one project, trying to get one book published a year.

What is your writing process?

I spread it out over a year. As I said before, I spend about 2 months for research, 2 months to write the book, 1 month for illustrations, another month for revising and editing, 2 months for the printing, and a couple of months for book signings and then I get some time off for relaxing. HOWEVER, in between all this I do Author Visits to schools, historical societies, libraries, or anyone that wants me.

What is the theme of your novel?

The theme of my novels is that you can overcome your fears by doing the thing you fear and the more you do it the less afraid you will be.

Do you consciously use symbolism in your book?

I do because it is a good way to help someone picture what I mean. But not too much of it as my books are mainly for children.

What is your latest release?

My latest release is, Canal Town Christmas, which is Book 4 in my Erie Canal Cousins Series.

What other books do you have published?

The other books I have published in the Series are: Erie Canal Cousins, Three Weeks in Utica-Book 2, and Albany Homecoming-Book 3. They all take place in New York State and the Erie Canal in 1840.

Where are your books available?

My books are available at Barnes and Noble, from my distributor (North Country Books), or from me at my website: www.dorothystacy.com

Old Time Religion ~ A Love in the City Romance by Dellani Oakes – Part 51

Mrs. Bannister bustled in a couple minutes after Obi and Clive arrived. "Thank goodness you're here," she said to Clive. ...