Interview With Author Donna A. Bennett

 

 

 

1.       What inspired me to write this book?

Both my son and daughter have been my biggest critics and inspiration to this day.  They knew how much I enjoyed writing poems, being retired gave me all the time I needed to focus on developing my passion for writing.

         

2.       What exactly is it about and who was it written for?

It's about a nine-year-old- girl and her mother moving to a new town where their lives take on so many twists and turns. The little girl finds a library book that teleports her into the rain forest of Waterfall Bay; later war breaks out; they must find a way to protect themselves and the fate of a new world that's coming. It was written for those readers ages thirteen and up!

 

3.       What do you hope readers will get out of reading your book?

I hope the readers would get a positive message of common sense and values; knowing that there's no challenge too great that a person can't conquer.

 

4.       How did you decide your book title and cover design?

My decision for the title came when I created the characters, the rain forest of Waterfall Bay and the orbs a must have energy source for the story.  The cover design I was able to work with the publisher.

 

5.       What advice or words of wisdom do you have for fellow writers- other than run!?

Don't give up, enjoy the process.  At times you'll have some roadblocks step away, allow your ideas to marinate, and get back to it.

 

6.       What trends in the book world do you see - and where do you think the book industry is heading?

It has more independent writers and it has become a digital base meaning audible is the new trend.

 

7.       Were there experiences in your personal life or career that came in handy when writing this book?

Yes!  Experiences from my personal life found its way in the story which did come in handy for sure. 

 

8.       How would you describe your writing styles?  Which writers or books is your writing similar to?

I don't know how to define my writing style but I do know that I'm creative and the more writing I do will give me a better knowledge of my style.  The book is unique and has no ties to other writers or books.

 

9.       What challenges did you overcome in the writing of this book?

My biggest challenge was staying positive, focused, and encouraged in order to complete this book and getting it published.  I believed that I could do this and I did.

 

10.     If people can buy or read one book this week or month, why should it be yours?

I think people should choose my book because it's an amazing read with a fantastic storyline which allows the readers to partake in journeying with each fictional characters while learning at the same time how to survive among the many twists and turns of excitement that played out at first with two characters; water lily and butterfly landing in a beautiful paradise named Waterful Bay.   

 

About The Author: My name is Donna A. Bennett, author of “Orbs Spiders Are Summoned For Protection in Waterfall Bay,” which was published by Fulton Publishing.  My first attempt in writing was when I self-published a book called “Amazonika And The Majestic Fight For The Orbs of Life.  I've always had a passion for writing.  I'm seventy-five and retired.  I enjoy writing poems, gifted letters, short stories, spending time with family and the beautiful Arizona mountains. For mor info, please see:  https://www.instagram.com/author_donna_bennett/

 

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