Balancing Act
Today I got my bank statement and I need to make sure that it balances out. It reminds me of the end of the year when I evaluate all the places that the money goes. You can really see what your priorities are when you look at your check book.
I am happy that, for the most part, Terry and I are committed to the same goals. We are striving to get out of debt within our lifetime. After reevaluating my checkbook I know that that is something we need to stay committed to.
I would like for you to meet fellow author. Jen Scott.
1. What is your name and the title of your book(s)? Angels at Large
2. What is one thing you think your readers would like to know about you? I'm a huge animal lover and enjoy putting a smile on the hearts of children and adults.
3. When did you know that you wanted to become a writer? In 1988
4. What are your strong points in your writing style or methods? Making it easy reading for children.
5. Are you a reader? Yes
6. What are you reading right now? Nothing at the time, my husband is ill, so I guess it would be the Bible.
7. Do you have another book that you are working on and hasn't been submitted for publication? Tell about it. Yes, several in the process. My next book will be about two orphan children who lost their parents in a car accident, they buy a lottery ticket and win. The problem is finding the homeless person who helped them buy it.
8. What are your biggest obstacles to writing and how do you overcome them? My only obstacle is having enough time to do it. I have a beautiful garden that I need to tend to and a farm full of animals that need my attention. I love that! I love them!
9. Please put a description of each of your books here. (back matter is ok)
Author Janet Lee Scott recently relocated to the Ozarks of Missouri and thrives on her love for people and animals. She has been writing stories since 1988 and has so much to share with the world and feels that the first approach to helping is seeking out the youth by spreading the word of kindness that helps others, both animals and people..
She’s an accomplished steel artist and painter who deals with original hand drawings, hand cuts and welds her own art work. Janet has an imagination that keeps her up sometimes at night with story ideas and has taken a giant leap to help others with her treasures she writes. Her heart is filled with God and has a true eternal beauty in her stories
Right now she’s offering this great story, Angels at Large. A contagious book of kindness!Coming soon are Bugger Bear, Taco’s Journey, Root People, nine dollars and Ninety Days, and Who Decides.
10. How can readers contact you or purchase your books? Please put your website or blog here. Here is the link for ordering: http://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/book.php?w=978-1-60696-361-6
Recent reviews:
#1Dr Rick with petMD:After reading Angels at Large, we were sure author Janet Lee Scott had just written one of the best nursery books ever published. Perfect for a child, grandchild, niece or nephew, Angels at Large is full of adventures and good deeds. It leads the main characters, Margaret and Monet, not only to a happy ending but to the betterment of the lives of all the people and animals they touch along the way. From New York City to an African Desert to the shores of Newfoundland, our heroes travel the world (with the help of their angel guides) and bring a little joy, peace, and comfort to all they meet.
A story of faith, perseverance, and, above all else, proof that the road to heaven can also be paved with good intentions. How lovingly Haute!
In addition to being a writer, Janet is also an accomplished steel artist who draws, hand cuts, and welds her own artwork. Now that's industrially Haute!
#2I just finished "Angels at Large" and let me tell you it was awesome! It is a perfect story that someone of any age can appreciate. I couldn't put it down. I just had to know where Monet and Margaret were going to go next and what they were going to do. I laughed and cried. The elephant part in Africa was my favorite! I could really picture it happening. The whole story was so well detailed I could really picture it in my head and see it all unfolding. You are very very talented. I most definitely am going to suggest this to friends! When you publish your next book please inform me. I would love to read it. The whole story really made me wonder if my pets who have passed are watching me. I sure hope so :)Thanks for entertaining me for the night,Andrea--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Andrea Harless
Public Relations Intern, Angels For Animals, Canfield, OH
#3Janet ... I've just finished the book!! It is absolutely wonderful - thoroughly enjoyed it and confess to having a few little tears in places. Let me know when your next book comes out. XXThank you!Gai McNeill
This month:
Luke's Legacy is on it's way!
I am participating in the NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) The book I am writing in the month of November is Gertie. I have the first 6 chapters on my website. Click here to arrive at the web address. On the left side of the page is a list of all the free things and other options I have to offer on my website. Gertie is the last item on the list. It is a very rough and quickly written draft. If you are interested in reading the direction I am taking the Nan's Heritage Series, read it. Let me know what you think. It will be Book V and the last of the Series.
I am excited to introduce the next series, The Chosen Ones, coming in the future.
I have events coming Nov 13 & 14 at Levelland, TX; Nov 20&21 at Perryton, TX; An event in Woodward, OK coming soon. (I will get the details to you asap); Dec 4 at Bryan's Corner, OK, Dec 11 at Hinton, OK, Dec 18 in Oklahoma City at the Full Circle Book store. Terry will be recording the audio version of Luke's Legacy on Jan 12 & 13. We will be busy and on the road. Please pray for us.
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Patricia Kubus, author of "Amanda Helps Becky Say Farewell"
Introspection
Last week I was asked to do an internet radio interview. One of the questions that was asked was: "Why do you write?"
Hmmmmm It had been a long time since I took time to answer that question. I do ask if of myself on occasion, but once again I was standing with this question to be addressed.
I love to write. When I am working on a book or article I feel very close to God. I feel His inspiration behind the stories that I tell. The character's interactions are a little like the way my sons are with their dad and me. It takes me back when I write the ligt-hearted scenes.
The troublesome scenes sometimes/most times are struggles that the Lord is working on me about. In "Nan's Journey", it was forgiveness. In "Elk's Resolve" it was overcoming depression. In "Luke's Legacy" it was realizing that God has no grandchildren. Everyone makes the decision for Jesus on their own no matter how much I want to make that decision for them.
Book IV, "Timothy's Home", is still in my laptop. I am thinking that the message of this book will be mostly about God's grace.
I write because I learn so much about God and I learn about myself. I write because, maybe, if you or someone you know reads my book, you will see answers to questions you have about everyday life and how Jesus makes a difference.
A new author friend of mine is Patricia Kubus. You will love reading her interview that she did for me.
1. What is your name and the title of your book(s)?
My name is Patricia Kubus, I use my author name with my maiden name Patricia Goskowski Kubus. The title of my first Children's book is "Amanda Helps Becky Say Farewell"
2. What is one thing you think your readers would like to know about you?
One important information I would like my readers or I should say the parent's of my readers to know is that I am a dedicated and compassionate mother, I place these feelings in my writings. I love my children, along with all children as well.
3. When did you know that you wanted to become a writer? My relaxation as a child growing into my years as an adult was poetry. Writing poetry always came natural to me and I found myself many nights writing my feelings in poetry to share with family members. My first born had died from complications of a birth defect, my writings turned into stories with summarized poetry; which helped me through tough times and I am now passing it along to be published to share with the world.
4. What are your strong points in your writing style or methods?
I have only published the one story; which focuses on tough questions for a child about death. In each of my future stories, I pick situations that children find themselves in that are difficult to deal with; such as getting stuck in an elevator, going to school for the first time, and getting bullied around. These are situations where I find my character, Amanda the Angel can come in and help with questions each child has and/or keep them company for a moment to help them thru it. At the end, I summarize the story in a poem, which I think might be a nice reminder that they can hang on their wall or place in their side drawer to refer to from time to time.
5. Are you a reader?
Now I read more than I have in years past. I'm finding it fun now to be on good reads and do recommendations about books I've read. My children are young and I do what I can to keep their interest in books.
6. What are you reading right now?
"Getting Through the Tough Stuff" by Charles R. Swindoll
7. Do you have another book that you are working on and hasn't been submitted for publication?
I have four books tucked away.
I actually found myself with an interesting option. Now that I have published my first book, my son came to me with a story he would like me to write. He gave me the core elements of the story of a young boy who's a basketball player. This player is pressured by the team that he needs to play better and my son wants me to have Amanda come in and help this boy with his pressure from the team players. My son wants me to point out in learning the fact that it's just a game and this young boy shouldn't have to carry such a burden to win. I was so blown away that my child took the time to write a story for me. I'm feeling compelled to write this next one just for him. It's a great feeling to know I'm pulling a little inspiration out of my child.
8. What are your biggest obstacles to writing and how do you overcome them?
I would have to say, my biggest obstacle is patience. I know if I write and then walk away from it, the next time I come back to it, makes it even better. Sometimes I force to much, because I'm anxious to get it done; when I let the right people help me to read it and I digest it, then come back to it, I make it better.
9. How can readers contact you or purchase your books? Please put your website or blog here. Log onto: www.patriciakubus.com
Last week I was asked to do an internet radio interview. One of the questions that was asked was: "Why do you write?"
Hmmmmm It had been a long time since I took time to answer that question. I do ask if of myself on occasion, but once again I was standing with this question to be addressed.
I love to write. When I am working on a book or article I feel very close to God. I feel His inspiration behind the stories that I tell. The character's interactions are a little like the way my sons are with their dad and me. It takes me back when I write the ligt-hearted scenes.
The troublesome scenes sometimes/most times are struggles that the Lord is working on me about. In "Nan's Journey", it was forgiveness. In "Elk's Resolve" it was overcoming depression. In "Luke's Legacy" it was realizing that God has no grandchildren. Everyone makes the decision for Jesus on their own no matter how much I want to make that decision for them.
Book IV, "Timothy's Home", is still in my laptop. I am thinking that the message of this book will be mostly about God's grace.
I write because I learn so much about God and I learn about myself. I write because, maybe, if you or someone you know reads my book, you will see answers to questions you have about everyday life and how Jesus makes a difference.
A new author friend of mine is Patricia Kubus. You will love reading her interview that she did for me.
1. What is your name and the title of your book(s)?
My name is Patricia Kubus, I use my author name with my maiden name Patricia Goskowski Kubus. The title of my first Children's book is "Amanda Helps Becky Say Farewell"
2. What is one thing you think your readers would like to know about you?
One important information I would like my readers or I should say the parent's of my readers to know is that I am a dedicated and compassionate mother, I place these feelings in my writings. I love my children, along with all children as well.
3. When did you know that you wanted to become a writer? My relaxation as a child growing into my years as an adult was poetry. Writing poetry always came natural to me and I found myself many nights writing my feelings in poetry to share with family members. My first born had died from complications of a birth defect, my writings turned into stories with summarized poetry; which helped me through tough times and I am now passing it along to be published to share with the world.
4. What are your strong points in your writing style or methods?
I have only published the one story; which focuses on tough questions for a child about death. In each of my future stories, I pick situations that children find themselves in that are difficult to deal with; such as getting stuck in an elevator, going to school for the first time, and getting bullied around. These are situations where I find my character, Amanda the Angel can come in and help with questions each child has and/or keep them company for a moment to help them thru it. At the end, I summarize the story in a poem, which I think might be a nice reminder that they can hang on their wall or place in their side drawer to refer to from time to time.
5. Are you a reader?
Now I read more than I have in years past. I'm finding it fun now to be on good reads and do recommendations about books I've read. My children are young and I do what I can to keep their interest in books.
6. What are you reading right now?
"Getting Through the Tough Stuff" by Charles R. Swindoll
7. Do you have another book that you are working on and hasn't been submitted for publication?
I have four books tucked away.
I actually found myself with an interesting option. Now that I have published my first book, my son came to me with a story he would like me to write. He gave me the core elements of the story of a young boy who's a basketball player. This player is pressured by the team that he needs to play better and my son wants me to have Amanda come in and help this boy with his pressure from the team players. My son wants me to point out in learning the fact that it's just a game and this young boy shouldn't have to carry such a burden to win. I was so blown away that my child took the time to write a story for me. I'm feeling compelled to write this next one just for him. It's a great feeling to know I'm pulling a little inspiration out of my child.
8. What are your biggest obstacles to writing and how do you overcome them?
I would have to say, my biggest obstacle is patience. I know if I write and then walk away from it, the next time I come back to it, makes it even better. Sometimes I force to much, because I'm anxious to get it done; when I let the right people help me to read it and I digest it, then come back to it, I make it better.
9. How can readers contact you or purchase your books? Please put your website or blog here. Log onto: www.patriciakubus.com
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