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1. What inspired you to write
this book? After some reflection
on my life experiences and how I was raised, I felt the need to communicate my
life lessons and share their meaning in light of my parent’s examples. I wanted
to share their story and weed through the distortion of reality to find a
message of truth in all of us.
2. What exactly is it
about and who is it written for? The book is essentially about challenging everyone to put things
in perspective and revitalize the value of morality in our society. It is
written for the lost and the found… but especially for those in between… those
struggling with relationships, and their faith.
3. What do you hope
readers will get out of reading your book? A new perspective on their own lives and a renewal of purpose. I
want readers to challenge themselves to make reality a reflection of the truth.
4. How did you decide on your
book’s title and cover design? The
title is most descriptive and the term nutshell was quite honestly due to the
length of the book. It did however segue nicely into the design and message of
the book. Not unlike the mustard seed which we all need to have our own measure
of in order to find faith.
5. What advice or words of wisdom
do you have for fellow writers – other than run!? Let your spirit move you. If it is something
you want to share, share it. Your story is vital to our existence as a culture.
Do not expect great returns, however… let your reflection of the truth and all
you are, be the extent of the greatness you desire.
6. What trends in the book world do
you see -- and where do you think the book publishing industry is
heading? I am not in tune to
the publishing world enough to address this question. It has been my
observation, however, that books seem to be taking a back seat to more
“immediate” entertainment. Patience is a virtue that is dwindling very quickly
in our society. That said, nothing can ever replace the time spent in
reflection after embracing and sharing a good story. As long as there are
hearts to share, stories (literature) will always have a place.
7. Were there experiences in your
personal life or career that came in handy when writing this book? The entire book is about my experiences and my
search for meaning in my life. My life has been a twisted maze of wrong turns,
right paths and questionable variations of the truth. They come with all of the
rewards, false promises, blessings and cherished moments that always seem to
show us the way home… as long as we take the time to pay attention and seek
understanding.
8. How would you describe your
writing style? Which writers or books is your writing similar to? Narrative / Inspirational. There is no one
that I would have compared myself to but if I had to pick someone, I guess it
would be along the lines of someone like Matthew Kelly.
9. What challenges did you overcome
in the writing of this book? The
biggest challenge for me was making sure the message I wanted to send was the
message worth sending. Some of the details in previous versions were borderline
TMI. By sticking to the truth of the message and making it about that, and not
me, allowed me to stay focused on the best way to convey and relate that
message to others.
10. If people can buy or read one book this week or month,
why should it be yours? We read books for a
wide variety of reasons and they each have their place. Books open our minds to
creativity, exploration, entertainment, humor, love, and even controversy. The
books that seem to make the biggest impact, however, are those that allow us to
see a better version of ourselves and inspire us to become better people. The
books that allow us to challenge ourselves and grow into a more meaningful
person are the books that carry the most weight. My book was written with that
purpose in mind. What I have to say is not nearly as important as what
the reader has to add to their own story after reading my offering. Taking
ownership of who we are and who we want to become is what reflection is all
about. My book allows for reflection… it challenges us to live a life of
purpose.
About The Author: I come from a large family and grew up in
Southeast Ohio where I still reside. I am active with my church, various choirs
and have worked for the past 20 years at a Children’s hospital as a medical
technologist. Prior to that, I worked for 25 years in an adult hospital with
the same function. I have worn many hats throughout the years and have enjoyed
each of them. My experiences have been varied and vital to my life. Everything
from teaching to singing, parenting to supervising, and poetry to song writing
and literature. I played a lot of sports in my youth and I enjoy taking walks
and reflecting on the wonder of God’s creation… both human and divine. Please
for more info: www.christianfaithpublishing.com
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