The poll results are in – and the “Interview with Sara” option won by a landslide! So, for this year’s blogoversary, YOU the readers have the chance to grill ME with questions. How does that sound? 😉
Today’s post is a call for questions for the interview, which will post on Saturday, July 9th (the official blogoversary date). You can ask me anything about writing, books and authors I’ve read, tea, music, something else – it’s up to you! But first, in case you need help thinking of questions…
A Quick Bio, For Your Convenience
I’m a fantasy writer and lifelong Massachusetts resident. I’ve been writing ever since I learned how to hold a crayon, and that passion has taken myriad forms since then. Maybe that explains why I’m a tea reviewer, published poet, and former music journalist (focusing on female-fronted rock and metal). In other words, I can’t stop writing!
Novel-writing has been the one true constant over the years, however; and I’ve come to believe it’s my calling in life. Currently I’m editing a YA epic fantasy novel that’s tentatively titled The Keeper’s Curse. I have lots of ideas for other fantasy stories, too, but each will have to patiently wait its turn.
I’m also an avid reader, though most of what I read is fantasy. But I enjoy other genres, too, like science fiction, historical fiction, steampunk, and contemporary / literary fiction. The target age (adult versus YA) doesn’t matter; it’s more important that a compelling, emotionally engaging story is being told. Some of my favorite authors include Ursula K. Le Guin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Kristin Cashore, Laini Taylor, Patrick Rothfuss, Leigh Bardugo, N.K. Jemisin, and Paulo Coelho.
What else do I do besides write and read? Well, I like watching movies, cooking, coloring (mandalas and adult coloring books), yoga, walking, spending time with family and friends, and visiting Cape Cod. I also love most kinds of tea and an eclectic range of music; and I’m a geek for anything related to Middle-Earth, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and Orphan Black.
Want to know more before you submit your questions? Check out the About Me page.
Submit Your Questions!
Interested in submitting a question(s) for the interview? Feel free to post them in your comments on this post. Or, if you’d rather do so anonymously, enter your questions into the survey field below. I’ll accept any questions will be accepted either way through Tuesday, July 5th.
EDIT: Submissions are closed for interview questions! Thanks to everyone who participated.
Thanks again for helping me choose how to celebrate this year’s blogoversary! 🙂
Yippee! I’m delighted that the interview option won:). My question – I’m following with interest your progress in writing and editing The Keeper’s Curse and would like to know – what do you see yourself writing in 5-6 years from now?
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Oh gosh… You have no idea how much questions like that scare me, Sarah. *lol* I’ll explain why in the interview, but I’ll do my best to answer it.
Thanks again!
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Oh dear:(. I did’t want to put you on the spot… Please feel free to ignore it if you feel you’re being put under any kind of pressure!
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Oh, please, don’t feel that way! (*blushes*) I actually typed up an answer for it already…. It’s just that I’m one of those people who knows what she wants to do and has so many ideas, but has a hard time looking down the road that far and feeling confident enough to know exactly what she’ll be doing then. Does that make sense?
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Yes – but please don’t feel put on the spot. I certainly wouldn’t hold you to any answer – but it’s always interesting to discover people’s long-term goals.
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Cool idea!
I’ll have to think of some questions. 🙂
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Sure! You’ve got plenty of time. Just post them here or use the submission form when you’re ready.
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I’ll try to get it in today… before something shiny drags my attention elsewhere ;).
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Great idea! I just submitted my question (about your interest in the fae)! 🙂
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Thanks! And feel free to submit any others you think of between now and July 5th the same way. 😉
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I asked you some questions in the form. I look forward to reading the interview! ^ ^
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Thanks, Tori! 🙂
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Love this idea Sara! I’ll definitely throw in a question or two! Can’t wait to find out more about how wonderful you are 😉
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Thanks, Faith! 🙂 Feel free to submit the questions through either method, whenever you’re ready.
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I will! I’ve pinned your post so I won’t forget to come back 😉
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Okay, I though of my questions 🙂
If you could pass on three pieces of advice to your self five years ago, what would they be?
What/whom do you hope will have your readers most excited/intrigued/impressed with/by in The Keeper’s Curse?
Feel free to ignore these or play around with them 🙂
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Added them to the queue! Thanks, Faith. 🙂
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I’m glad the interview with you won! 🙂
My question is: Are there any publishers in particular that you hope might publish TKC?
Will TKC have a sequel?
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Oh, Elizabeth. One of those questions will force me to give away a secret I’ve been trying to keep about TKC. 😉
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Haha, leave it to me to ask the major spoiler questions! *Mwuahaha!* (evil laugh)
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Ha ha ha, and then you’ll have to let me know if my answer satisfies you. (I’ve already typed it up.) 😉
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My question would be, when did you start writing, and when did you know writing was what you wanted to do in life?
Also, how do you get inspiration to brainstorm your stories?
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Adding these to the queue now! Thanks, Victoria! 🙂
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Here’s my question, added just in time! 😀
What led to your decision to write The Keeper’s Curse now, rather than writing any of your other story ideas first? (I assume if you have others rattling around in your brain, if you’re anything like me! xD) Or in other words, was there something about this story that really stood out and said WRITE ME NOW, SARA?
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You’re sneaky, Brianna. 😉 Will add this to the interview right now!
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