Tell my fans a little bit about
yourself and your books.
I am an individual who loves the
written word. I also enjoy working with troubled youth and
use storylines in my books to highlight issues teens must deal
with in society. By highlighting these issues I hope to achieve more
tolerance among individuals.
How would you introduce your books to
someone that has yet to read them.
My books are proof that truth is
stranger than fiction, and therefore every bit as interesting. The books
depict real life situations that coincide with the modern day world in which we
live. Instead of thinking "been there, done that" the reader
walks away wondering if what is portrayed could possibly happen and in doing so
they become titillated enough to want to read more.
What inspired you to start
writing? What age did you start?
I've been writing since I was a child
and wrote letters to far away relatives and then in high school I was
a student reporter for a newspaper. Writing was a part of our
environment, and this type of culture was my inspiration to continue
writing. I did not however write novels until much later in life.
What do you enjoy doing when you are
not writing?
Well, certainly reading and
then playing the piano, dancing, going to the movies - there is not much I
don't like.
What advice would you give to an
aspiring author?
My advice would be the same whether
one aspires to be an author, or whatever field they enjoy - follow your dreams,
but use practical common sense while doing so and learn how to deal with the
unexpected.
What's your favorite scene/line from
your works?
For me to focus on a favorite scene
or quote from one of my books is like asking me to tell you my favorite
child. Perhaps what I am most proud of in my writings is the subtle
advice I dispense throughout each storyline.
What's the hardest thing about
writing? The easiest?
Finding the time to write is one
of the hardest things about writing that I find because I have way too many
other pleasures that fill my time. Creating a story so far has been
the easiest part of writing because as I've explained before - People can
look at a crowded room and see a lot of people. I look at the people in
the same room and see a story waiting to be told.
What are you currently reading?
Yesterday I finished reading Ken
Follett's Edge of Eternity the last of The Century Trilogy.
Each book had about 1,000 pages of good reading. Today I start
reading another Trilogy of books about Mermaids by Daniele
Lanzarotta. My choices are eclectic!
What are you currently working on?
I am currently working on a book
about a female corporate executive. That of course tells you nothing when
you get right down to the essence of the story.
What books did you read as a child?
Little Black Sambo and Mrs. Wiggly and the Cabbage Patch to name a
couple.
How has your life changed since you
began writing?
My life has changed a lot since my
first book, but the writing had nothing to do with the changes which were part
of the natural evolution of life. As an extension of my
life, writing has only enhanced it.
Do you listen to music while you
write?
No. I do not normally listen to
music while I write.
What's been your favorite moment as
an author?
Outside of seeing the finished book
in print is hearing from old friends that have taken a great interest in
reading all of my books and carrying on marvelous long distance conversations
with them.
Out of all your characters, who is
your favorite?
If I must pick one, I'll say
Susan Lavoie from Generations Apart.
What do you want readers to take away
from your books?
Simple enjoyment, and
while doing so maybe they will become educated in some common
sense personality tips and learn the benefits of having compassion for one
another. Yes, this can happen while escaping in the reading of
a fiction story.
You/re stranded on a desert
island. What books do you take with you?
Romance novels. I might as well
make the time pleasurable, and then an advice book on how to no longer be
stranded on a desert island.
Favorite book character?
My favorite book character is not
just one individual but any story about women who have forged a path through
their suffering to make life easier for the young women of today.
What is your dream vacation
destination?
Any sandy beach on the Atlantic
or Pacific Ocean, the coasts of Florida or any Caribbean or
Hawaiian Island.
Do you have any interesting dreams or
goals?
I feel when one strives to be a better
person, anticipated goals will automatically come to them in life
presented to them on a silver platter. It also might be nice to have
so much money that you could give to those in need without ever having any
financial concerns.
Where do you see yourself in five
years?
Doing the same things I am doing
today - only better.
If someone wrote a biography about
you, what do you think the title should be?
Well, a book has already been
written about me called Life Lived in Reverse in 2007.
Today's title might say Still Going Strong.
Where
can fans find you?
http://www.lucillegriswold.com/
https://twitter.com/GriswoldLucille
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