Author Interviews. Crazy, Huh?

I'm sort of tripped out. Why? I've had two people over the past couple weeks ask me to do author interviews. I never really thought I'd be in the position where people would be asking me to do interviews. Crazy, huh?

When I was a kid, I dreamed about being an actress because I wanted to be in the movie Twister (I wouldn't have been very good at that--I stink at acting). I also wanted to be an astronaut (that aspiration came about cause I loved loved loved the movie Apollo 13). Those were careers that could have offered interviews. But they would have definitely never panned out to anything for me, though.

Anyway, now I'm actually doing interviews. Feels so odd to me. Well, today on my writing friend's blog I've done my second interview. Her name is Kristin L. Thetford. She is super amazing. Click on her name to read the interview. I tried to make it entertaining, not bland but laced with my personality.

If you want to check out my first interview, it's on my writing friend/CP's blog (the lovely Jamie Corrigan). She has been so supportive, and I appreciate her a lot. Likewise, click on her name to read it.

I do feel pretty sheepish sharing these with you but hopefully there will be more to follow. That will mean I'm becoming an established author. Although, I hope they don't all come all at once. I don't have enough time for that. 

If you've done interviews before, how did you feel doing your first few? Or what was your favorite question you've ever answered? Do you answer with silly answers or serious or a mixture of both? 

Or, ya know? I just shared two things I wanted to be when I was a kid. What did you want to be when you were a little kid?

Writing. Jewels.

A New Element of Writing for the Writing Jewels

Being an author allows me the chance to wear lots of fluffy, pretty hats. One I’ve recently tried on and took home with me from the store is being a critique partner. I’m blessed to work with Trisha Wolfe and Jamie Corrigan. They’re both amazing writers and critique partners. Trisha was the turning point for my manuscript—she kicked its butt into gear. And not only has Jamie taken on the task of editing my book, but she’s given me some dating advice, too. Now that’s dedication. Uh, TMI. hehe

Being busy with a job, writing/editing my own book, soon-to-be querying, cracking into my next novel, etc., I didn’t think I’d be able to take on editing someone else’s book. But I’ve been able find the time and have fallen in love with the opportunity.

The last couple days, I’ve been reading a super fantastic book that Trisha Wolfe is working on. First of all her book is amazing. Second, I’m able to help her polish her I-can’t-stop-reading-it book. And third, it’s helping me to see ways I can improve my own writing. My eye is becoming more critical, picking out ways to tighten up a scene or even a sentence.

I sort of wish I’d been a critique partner earlier, however, I don’t think I was ready for it up until recently. Having figured out my own writing groove, I’m more confident in managing my time to add such a valuable experience into my schedule. Now I’m able to use my skills to help others polish up their work. That makes me happy, giggly.

My love affair with writing is now stretching to a new and enjoyable sphere. In that I’m able to aid my friends and critique partners to beautify their writing.

What’s your favorite part(s) about being a critique partner?

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