Soul Searching

Soul Searching
Lately I have been thinking about my life. There are things that are so important to me. First, The Lord God is number One. Next, My sweet husband, Terry.Then, My children and grands, my siblings and extended family. My friends are way up there too.The authors I have met have become so important to me. I really mean it. I am in the process of letting all those that I care about know how much they mean to me. I don't want there to be any doubt about my love for them.

This week I am interviewing Ginny Karoub.
1. What is your name and the title of your book(s)?
I am Ginny Karoub. My books include,
Oliver and Arthur, Mulberry Lane,
Adventures with Samantha Fellows,The Big Move!

2. What is one thing you think your readers would like to know about you?
I've always wanted to write but just started living my dream a few years ago. I say that because a lot of people look at you like you were always a writer or you could always have done something like that anyway. But just the opposite is true. Unless I took that first step of faith, I may never have done it! It started with writing something down.So it is never to late to start something you would like to do. Maybe, today is the right time to begin something readers!

3. When did you know that you wanted to become a writer?
Actually, when I was very young! At elementary school age, I stayed in my room for hours drawing and writing. I drew pictures and made up stories along the bottom of the pages. I wrote poems throughout my teenage years. It was the best way to express myself through those years. Those teen years can be hard, I am glad I had my journals to talk too! I would talk about writing a book in all those conversations you have with people about your dreams!
4. What are your strong points in your writing style or methods?
I have been told that in a small amount of writing I am able to bring in the scene and the emotions of it. I had to do that for my book, Mulberry Lane. I had the story a small novel size in my mind but wanted it a gift book size so everyone could read it! So, saying what I wanted to say
and in only roughly forty pages was not easy. I could not waste a word! My strong points in my method of writing for me is, working it around for awhile in my mind till I feel the scene, see it...then I write.
5. Are you a reader?
I am a reader! I have been since I could read! Makes you wonder, are you a reader or a writer first, when you're both? Like the chickenand the egg story. Do I want to write now because of my love for reading books or do I read because deep down I was a writer? I also belong to book clubs! I enjoy those because we pick books I would normally never read. I read for fun, for self help, to learn! I love a good book! I tend to love an easy reading book, meaning it flows for me, I don't have to keep going back because I did not understand something. I love coffee table books, with all the big pictures! I still love a good illustrated book for children! On vacation, I plan my books more then anything else!

6. What are you reading right now?
I just finished, The Catcher in the Rye, I had never read it, so wanted to see what it was all about. I am glad I read it. I am reading, Olive Kitteridge, for my book club. I always have a ready pile of books by the side of my bed! I have an on going account with Amazon!

7. Do you have another book that you are working on and hasn't been submitted for publication? Tell about it.
Yes, I have a few! Looking Through the Water, is in the production process. I am scheduled for May 1st for an editor assigned to the project! Very excited about this book. It is my first novel.
In, Looking Through the Water, it is the summer of 1973, in Tipton, Missouri. Cassie Marvin is a very precocious, imaginative, seven year old child whose whole world consists of a few blocks surrounding downtown Tipton. Cassie’s home life lacks in so many areas. This forced maturity does not ruin her innocence. Cassie sees the beauty in simple things. In this wonderful story you will enter Cassie’s life. Cassie will take you on a journey through childhood fun times and then situations that would make us all mature before our time.
I also have one book for children done. Looking for a publisher on the book right now. Worked with a wonderful illustrator from London, UK on the project! His acrylic painted illustrations are wonderful and make the book a must have in your child's library!
I am in the writing process of two novel size books, The Thoughts of Emily Baker and Lilliana, a YA book.

8. What are your biggest obstacles to writing and how do you overcome them?
Time seems to be the biggest obstacle! Never enough time, so I have to make it. Getting, Looking Though the Water, edited and ready to go to the publisher was a lot of work! It was double the work for me for my family not to notice! There were a few days there, I think they thought I spent to much time at my computer! My family is very supportive but I still, as a mother/wife, have to make time for my work. Also, being a writer you are not just a writer but a secretary, marketing specialist, computer tech and a wonderful letter writer! Your queries to publishers and agents have to be better then your book, or at least as good!
9. Please put a description of each of your books here.
Oliver and Arthur- illustrated
for children! Oliver and Arthur
landed in Hooperstown. They
meant only to rest for a little
while before going home. That
first afternoon they walked out
of the woods, they made so many
friends, they made Hooperstown
their new home! Come join the fun!
The kids are having more fun than
they thought possible!
Adventures with Samantha Fellows,
The Big Move! -It's the big move
for Samantha and her family! They
have just moved from California to
the Mid-West! Samantha is a big
sister, fun, adventurous, observant,
full of life youth! With Samantha the
reader will laugh out loud and enjoy
several smiles along the way!

Mulberry Lane - Snowflakes lightly
fell without a sound to the
neighborhood as if they were
blessing what the neighbors were
about to do. What started as a tug
in their hearts that Christmas
became something very magical
for them all.
*This book has an Option Agreement
on it for a motion picture!

10. How can readers contact you or
purchase your books? Please put your
website or blog here.
My website, email me,
ginnykaroub@aol.com My books are
at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, etc.
Signed copies can be ordered at my
web site.
http://www.authorginnykaroub.com/
Ginny Karoub
http://www.authorginnykaroub.com/


Books by Ginny Karoub;
Oliver and Arthur

Adventures with Samantha Fellows,

The Big Move!

Mulberry Lane
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