Sharon answered a few questions about writing and then she talked with Callie about Hawaii! I love to talk with characters--don't you?? It's so much fun to learn about their past experiences--things we never read about in their stories.
Enjoy a peek into Sharon's writing world and then find her book on-line or in your favorite book store!
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| Sharon Srock |
What inspired you to write this book?
I’ve never
really been able to answer that question, even for myself. I felt the call to write years ago, but
it never really went anywhere. Before I started this project, I hadn’t written
anything in years. One day, almost 4 years ago, a new co-worker stopped by my
desk to introduce herself. In the course of the conversation, she mentioned
that she was a writer. I told her
that that had been my dream a long time ago. She just looked at e and
said “you gave up too soon.” That
night I started Callie’s story.
What is the writing process like for you?
I have a full time job and a part
time job. I write in the spaces in between. I’m a pantser. I don’t outline and
I don’t have a daily or weekly writing goal. I know how the story begins and
ends and I get to fill in the blanks. My only goal is a word count goal for the
story. I edit a bit as I go, but mostly I just write.
What advice do you have for new writers?
To learn patience from the first
word. The whole process is a waiting game, and not for the faint hearted. Join a writers group and pray for a
great critique partner.
Callie and Hawaii!!
Sharon talked with Callie
about Hawaii and asked her to
answer the following
questions:
Have you
ever visited Hawaii?
I
visited Hawaii for a week a few years ago. I took my grandson and we had a
marvelous time. A week was just not long enough. It’s definitely on my visit
again list.
Tell me
a little about your favorite part.
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| Hanauma Bay |
We did
so many things while we were on the island. We parasailed, we saw an Elvis
show, we went to a luau. But my favorite thing was the morning we snorkeled at
Hanauma Bay. I couldn’t believe that this beach could be so crowded and the
fish still be “right there”. It was amazing and has become my favorite vacation
activity.
How
would you like to spend your time during your next visit?
We rushed
so much on that initial trip. I didn’t get nearly enough time on the beach. I’d
love to go back and take a cruise that visits the other islands. The volcanoes
on the Big Island of Hawaii fascinate me, and I think I’d also like to visit
Maui. A week on the beach with a good book is my idea of heaven on earth.
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| Pearl Harbor |
Anything
else you’d like to share about your "Island Experience?"
My father was in the navy when I was a baby. He visited Pearl Harbor and
brought back such wonderful stories, I felt the need to go myself. It was a
touching afternoon.
Aloha, and Mahalo for visiting!
Cheryl
The Hawaiian Island Detective Club
Book One—Pineapples in Peril
Available NOW on Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Book Two--Menehunes Missing
Releases February 5, 2013
