Pedro 'n' Pip
1.
What inspired you to write your book?
I was on a vacation in Cozumel, Mexico, and my friend went
scuba diving. While he was scuba diving, I had a dream of this octopus, who
spoke with a raspy voice. The octopus’ character is based on my experience of
observing Bob Dylan backstage while my husband served as his sideman from
88-92. I was so inspired by Bob, and learned my trade as a songwriter from him.
Concurrently, The Exxon Spill in Alaska occurred at the same time when I first
wrote this story and presented it as a musical. I was devastated by the site of
birds and sea creatures struggling in oil. Dylan’s resistance to the growing
trend of performers coveting fame over craft, was a perfect metaphor for me to
use, as we covet oil for money, causing more damage and contributing to the
uncertain destiny of our planet.
2. What is it about?
Pedro 'n' Pip is a raucous, uplifting rock 'n' roll odyssey
about a tenacious ten-year-old girl, named Pip, and a ‘rockoctopus’, Pedro, who
she meets while scuba diving after an oil spill in the Gulf. Together, they
forge a powerful friendship and unite sea creatures and landlubbers alike to
help clean up our waters for the good of all. A funny, tender, courageous story
meant to raise environmental awareness in our kids.
3.
What do you hope will be the everlasting thoughts for readers who finish
your book?
That life underwater is just as essential as life on land, and
that we can all become ambassadors for our planet.
4.
What advice do you have for writers?
To write and not listen to the critics inside
our heads.
5.
Where do you think the book publishing industry is heading?
The book publishing industry is going to be replaced by digital
distribution, canceling the need for them. Authors can now reach their
audiences worldwide without them. Traditional publishers have nothing
really to offer writers.
Having a boutique record label, I experienced the obliteration
of record companies, and all we had to do was produce our own work and go
directly to ITUNES, thus avoiding massive losses of royalties, that large
record companies hoard or rob. The film industry followed the same lead. Book
publishers are the farthest behind when it comes to serving their
readers.
6.
What challenges did you have in writing your book?
My challenge was convincing a publisher to
merge my text with my music and releasing a USER friendly digital book on
IBOOKS. I am so super excited to have launched my book on IBOOKS. I share
this distinction with Bruce Springsteen, but he didn’t realize his music could
be embedded in the book. I think I have created an amazing new format for
artists to tell their story.
7.
If people can only buy one book this month, why should it be yours?
First the music is uplifting and fun; second, this new format is
cutting edge!
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