thank you for joining us today
Have you
ever cried while writing a book?
I have a work in progress called Tuilelaith,
The Breaking of a Bond. There’s a scene that makes me bawl like a baby every
time it read it. Her pain touches me in a very personal way.
When did you
decide to become an author?
Reading has always been my passion. My mom says I
never wanted toys or dolls. Only books. I’ve written press releases and
training manuals for jobs. Over the years, I tried to write, but it wasn’t
until I was laid-off from a job I cared about that writing took. Further down,
you ask about a phrase from my book. We all have choices about whether to take
the bad, and make the best of a situation, or let the situation steer our life.
I wallowed in self-pity for a bit but then decided not to let it control my
life.
What was the
hardest chapter/book to finish and why?
I usually start out with a bang. Also,
I know where I want my stories to end. Often it’s the middle chapters where I
often find myself mired down.
Does working
to deadline inspire or annoy you?
Lol, I’m task-oriented. As Sheldon Cooper
would say, “I’ve been tested.” Tell me what you want done and by when, and BAM,
you’ve got it.
Which phrase
in the book are you most proud of?
“Circumstances change us. We can either
curse them, and let them control us, or allow whatever happens to make us
better.”
Do you write
under a pen name?
Yes. My real name is Donna Van Stone. I’ve always signed my
name D. V. Stone. I figured it was easy when I do book signings. Many of my
past co-workers also call me DVS. Sound it out devious. I’m not, though,
really—wink.
and with that lets have some fun
Do you have
a favorite quote?
Your
thoughts of God are too human~ Martin Luther
Has the dog
ever eaten your manuscript?
My girl Hali
didn’t eat my manuscript, but I worked for many hours creating gift bags for a
book signing. She got into ALL of them and trashed the entire lot, even chewing
the magnets up.
Have you
ever found true love?
I’m married for the second time. Peter is the
love of my life. We became engaged within two months of knowing each other, and
twenty-six years later, we are still lovers and best friends.
If you came
with a warning label, what would it say?
Lack of
kindness to people and animals may cause an explosion.
Do you have
any hobbies?
I love the outdoors. Traveling in my 5th
Wheel camper is my happy place. Cooking over the open fire and enjoying a glass
of wine and a good book next to that same fire. I love to garden and this year
planted herbs in pots so I can take them with me on my adventures.
where can wee find out more
website: https://www.dvstoneauthor.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/donnavstone
Find Rock House Grill on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Rock-House-Grill-Impact-Book-ebook/dp/B084VCWRXR/ and other online retailers
2 comments:
D. V., Great interview! Loved learning more about you. Good luck with the new release!
Thanks Laura🌷
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