Today I am really excited to showcase author Rose Candis on the blog for
her Cover Reveal,
UNDER the BED across THE WORLD. I have a great Q and A for all of
you. So Enjoy!!!
*What are the most important attributes to remaining sane as a writer?*
For me, it has been critical to allow God to be in charge of the timing of
the book’s completion. With a private therapy practice, daughter involved
in activities, spouse, and exercise and self care routine, I have needed to
be patient with my writing. I have also needed to allocate time for writing
sometimes during the wee hours of the night!
Of course I see actors or read about characters who different parts of me
connect with at different parts of my life. Redemption, a memoir about a
woman who was abused by her father and Sarah Jessica Parker from Sex in the
City who loves fashion and excitement rang a bell. Others too.
*What is the single most powerful challenge when it comes to writing a*memoir?*
With the particular subject matter of my first book, not making it boring
or a sob story, but an interesting narrative that captures the reader.
With the sensitive nature of my subjects about which I write, keeping
anonymity has been challenging. I don’t love having to have a pen name
but in order to protect myself and others, it has been necessary.
*What do you consider your biggest failure?
I don’t like to consider myself as having failures, only opportunities for
growth. It has been challenging to work with not allowing my anger to take
over, and also to not get too busy.
*Your childhood obviously plays a huge part in writing a memoir. How
difficult did you find revisiting the painful periods of your life?
One of my writing coaches told me that one must wait a period before
writing about painful events to have perspective. I had done years of
healing in therapy before I began writing Under the Bed Across the World.
Still, certain pieces brought up unresolved feelings which provided more
opportunities for healing.
*Are you jealous of other writers?
Not really. I know I am a better therapist than writer and I am ok with
that.
*Are there any occupational hazards to writing a memoir?
Of course, not using a pen name could open one up for lawsuits. That is
why I am using a pen name.
*What do you want to be when you grow up?
I feel like I am finally becoming who I have always wanted to be. I do
want to do some missions and continue doing the work I am currently
involved in.
Thanks so much Rose Candis for being with us today and sharing with us.
Thanks so much Rose Candis for being with us today and sharing with us.
1 comment:
Kim, thank you for posting my cover reveal and the interview questions. They were a lot of fun to answer. My memoir will be released September 6th on Amazon.com. Thank, you!
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