There is a strange synchronicity in my life at times, and discovering Laurie Boris’ interview on thebookcast.com this morning was one of those moments.
Laurie Boris is one of my favourite authors, indie or otherwise, and I reviewed her novel, ‘Don’t Tell Anyone’, a few months ago. You can read the review here, but the important thing is that I absolutely loved the book. So imagine my delight when I saw that Laurie was being interviewed about ‘Don’t Tell Anyone’!
http://www.thebookcast.com/indie-author-laurie-boris-dont-tell-anyone/
It’s a great interview, and I learned some things about Laurie, and the book, I did not know. For example, I wasn’t aware that Laurie is a pantster just like me!
In writer lingo, a pantster is the opposite of a plotter who outlines the whole story before beginning to write. Pantsters let their characters dictate where the story will go. Hence ‘writing by the seat of your pants’.
But where’s the synchronicity?
Glad you asked. The reason I was browsing thebookcast.com was because another favourite author – Candy Korman – suggested I should see how the interview process works… before doing my own interview tomorrow! I’d like to say I’ve been as cool as a cucumber about my upcoming interview, but that would be a lie. I’ve been dreading it.
Now, however, I feel as if there is some kind of cosmic inevitability about the whole thing. Two of my friends, and favourite authors have done it, and Laurie also happens to be the editor of Vokhtah. Synchronicity, fate, call it what you will, it feels…Β right.
I have no idea when my interview will be broadcast but I’ll let you know as soon as I do. For now I’d just like to congratulate Laurie on a job very well done. ‘Don’t Tell Anyone’ is a brilliant book, and I hope this interview brings it to the attention of a greater audience. It’s a book that needs to be read.
cheers
Meeks
cheers
Meeks
April 24th, 2013 at 4:50 am
You’ll do fine!
Break a leg! Or whatever you say before an interview that means “good luck”.
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April 24th, 2013 at 10:16 am
-grin- Thanks Josh. I think I must have broken both legs because the interview went like a dream, a good one. π
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April 24th, 2013 at 12:00 pm
Excellent news, AC! Sorry you’re going to be wheelchair bound for awhile though.
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April 24th, 2013 at 3:09 pm
LMAO!!!! ka-ching. Nice one. π
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April 24th, 2013 at 1:20 am
I’m looking forward to hearing the interview AND to sharing the link!
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April 24th, 2013 at 10:18 am
Me too. Bill was kind enough to say I didn’t come across sounding like a chipmunk – all high and squeaky – so I’m happy. π
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April 23rd, 2013 at 6:54 pm
Good luck with the interview, you’ll be fine! π
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April 23rd, 2013 at 7:56 pm
It’s at 8am via Skype. I’ve been making myself get up at 6.30am for days just so I’ll be awake enough tomorrow! Don’t say it… I know. π
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April 24th, 2013 at 11:04 am
Saying nothing… I would be doing exactly the same thing!
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April 24th, 2013 at 3:10 pm
Was worth it though. Was nice and awake by the time 8am rolled around. π
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April 23rd, 2013 at 3:05 pm
You’ll do a great interview, don’t worry. xx Hugs xx
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April 23rd, 2013 at 7:57 pm
-hugs- Thank you. π
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April 23rd, 2013 at 11:50 am
There you go… it’s always easier to do stuff you’re scared of when there’s someone leads the way. I’m sure it will be wonderful π
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April 23rd, 2013 at 9:13 pm
So true! π
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April 23rd, 2013 at 11:47 am
I hate interviews too! Good luck And can I quote you on your excellent definition of pantster? I’d like to link to your website and include it in a post please …
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April 23rd, 2013 at 9:16 pm
Of course! I’d be honoured. π
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April 23rd, 2013 at 11:37 am
Yes. They get easier as you do them. The terrific thing about these telephone/Skype podcasts is that you aren’t face-to-face and you aren’t live. Takes some of the pressure off.
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April 23rd, 2013 at 9:18 pm
I think I’d need a bucket of valium for a live, face-to-face type interview. This I can handle… I think. π
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April 23rd, 2013 at 11:15 am
Yay, thank you! And I’m SO EXCITED that you’re doing an interview! They’re really a lot of fun, once you get rolling.
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April 23rd, 2013 at 11:30 am
-grin- Were you nervous to start with? Please say yes!
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