Author of Lolly
When did
you realize that you wanted to become a writer?
I don’t remember. It just kind of unfolded. I
think it was when I went from the journals to the typewriter at a very young
age.
Is being an Author all you dreamed of, or did
it just happen? The best and worst thing about it?
Hmmm. Well, I get to write for a living, which
is all I wanted to do. Best thing is being able to work from home and hang out
with my dog. To answer the second part, there is no worst thing.
What was the very first thing you ever wrote?
A suicide note. Just kidding… Actually, I don’t
remember the first thing I ever wrote, as far as something literary. It all
kind of blends together after forty.
What made you create (your book)? How did it come to you?
I was offered the job by the owner of the
company. I heard the story, liked it, and took the job.
Who is your literary hero?
I don’t have one.
How much of your characters are based on your
traits or someone you know personally?
Well, with the Lolly book, they all were… with
my other books, it varies.
Describe your main character in six words.
The
Lolly book involves real people.
Describe the world you’ve created in six words.
Non-fiction. Beautiful. Inspiring. Raw. Read.
It.
What scene was your favorite to write?
The scene where the owner of the company called
me at 2:30 in the morning to tell me about his grandmother’s uncle who fell to
his death while building the Brooklyn Bridge. But to be fair, I equally liked
the part where their fashion designer talks about the job and her life.
What scene was the hardest for you to write?
With this book, being non-fiction, there was
really nothing hard for me to write, emotionally, I mean. Transcribing
conversations is always tedious, though.
What are you working on now?
A short story book called Gutted Rose &
Other Stories. It has a kind of pulp feel to it.
Goals? Accomplishments? Improvements?
To keep writing. Every day is an accomplishment. I improve on my
tolerance every day or so.
Are there any authors or books you recommend?
March of Time and Skin,
by Jeff Stewart.
What's your favorite thing to do when you're
not writing?
I like to drive long distances and blast music.
