I am over at Valentina Expressions, hosted by talented designer and author, Valentina Cirasola, for her Autumn with an Author series of posts. Thank you for hosting me, Valentina.
- Words have power. When did you realize you could use the power of words in your own book to tell people your opinion, feelings, ideas or fantasy?
I have always been a keen reader. I started reading at the fairly young age of four years old and have never stopped. I always had a leaning towards books that were dark and realistic in their messaging, for example, at ten I read The Stand by Stephen King, about a pandemic that runs rampant and leaves only a handful of surviving humans of varying natures, demographics, and backgrounds.
To answer your question, because of my reading I think an understanding of the power of words was intuitive for me. I always liked to write and wrote, what I thought at the time, were beautiful descriptive poems and words from the age of twelve. In my first year out…
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Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you, Pete.
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Words do have power and sounds like you did some heavy reading at a young age – King at 10 – wow
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Hi Yvette, I also read my mom’s copy of Lace by Shirley Conran at the age of 10. Sitting on the floor behind the couch [smile].
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Oh wow! Quite the reading nook! And part of why you are so cool!
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Because all that early depth of reading shapes a gal!
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Great interview!
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Thanks, John.
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This is an excellent interview. I’m always learning new things about you and the way you work–and I continue to admire your focus and productivity. (K)
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Hi Kerfe, thank you. I have always been a focus [and obsessive] person. My husband says my obsessions have changed over the years but not my basic nature. Fortunately, he is an independent and calm soul who doesn’t mind my lifestyle.
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You are lucky to have a supportive partner.
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I always enjoy your guest posts, Robbie.
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HI Jacqui, I am pleased to know that. Thanks for visiting.
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Greatest interview, Robbie 🙂
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Thank you, Harmony. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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Wow! A superlative interview, Robbie and it’s great to learn more about your, your writing and books! As Valentina says, you are indeed a fascinating woman!
Finally, I had no idea some people didn’t choose names until the end of books … that wouldn’t work for me either! I like to wonder around churchyards seeking inspirational names.
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Hi Annika, thank you for your lovely comment. I don’t seem myself as anything other than ordinary so I am very flattered. Getting names from graveyards does work, but we don’t have that many here compared to the UK. Every church and village in the UK has a graveyard and there are so many old and fascinating graves.
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Robbie you are brilliant and I always love all your interviews. It is so nice to be learning from you and you are a wonderful person so much energy and vivaciousness. Great post.
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HI Kamal, you are always so kind, thank you for reading this post and I’m so glad you enjoyed it.
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Yes Robbie all your posts are awesome 😊😊😊😊 always welcome dear
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Excellent interview, Robbie. I especially like when you say that you hope people will continue to learn from the past. Sometimes people say to me why do you keep remembering your past, but I truly think there are many lessons to learn from it. Your words, therefore, hit home with me. Wishing you continued success with your writing!
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Hi Christy, thank you, I’m glad those words resonate with you too.
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Valentina is doing a fab job with these interviews. Great job Robbie ❤
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Hi Marje, I agree, these interviews are great. Thanks for visiting.
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Hi Robbie my pleasure. ❤ x
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