Interview
Questions for BK Walker Books Etc.
Welcome
to BK Walker Books Etc. I'm so happy you could join me today at Alberta,
Canada.
BK:
Looking out the nearest window, describe the scene you see.
An
apple tree with small green apples. A garden filled flowers and
vegetables. Planted off the side is a green spruce tree that is
skinny and small for its age but that has a special place in our
family.
BK:
Tell us about your office. Is it a mess like mine, or is everything
in its place?
Everything
on my desk is a bit messy. I require items to be within reach so it
is more cluttered than organized.
BK:
What is a must-have, such as coffee or a favorite pen, that you need
to write?
My
must-have is my desk in my office. While I can also write by hand,
due to the arthritis in my fingers, it takes me forever to write.
Where as, with my keyboard, I’m so used to typing that my fingers
can almost keep up with the ideas before they vanish.
BK:
Do you like to write in silence, or do you need music or background
noise?
I
love to have music playing in the background when I am writing.
Usually to set the mood. If I am writing an emotional scene then a
ballad works well.
BK:
Tell us a bit about your hero/heroine, and their development.
Elissa
is a strong girl who suddenly experiences a disability that shatters
everything she has ever known. While she shares some of my
experiences with experiencing a disability, she is fearless. No
adventure scares her away. She is headstrong and will keep with
something until it comes to a conclusion she approves of.
Elissa
grew from an idea of how a person experiencing a disability will
manage in the world of secret agent. Such a world is not accessible,
so it was a challenge to find her place where she could not only
exist but also to thrive.
BK:
As a writer myself, I'm always curious how other writers get through
stumble blocks. When you find a story not flowing, or a character
trying to fight you, how do you correct it?
The
best method I have found is to go out in the real world and sit,
maybe in a food court at a mall and observe people. Real people
having conversations and interacting, along with a change of space,
seems to block any stumble blocks.
BK:
Using the letters of your first name as an acronym, describe your
book...
Action
Love
of a parent
Inspiring
Symphony
of orchestrated moves
Obstacles
Negotiations
BK:
How did your writing journey begin?
I
began writing stories when I was a child. As a teen, I wrote lyrics
and poems. As a young adult, I wrote stories and screenplays. It was
not until college age I decided to pursue writing as a career.
BK:
Using the letters from the word, Summer, how would friends and family
describe you?
Smart
Understanding
Mentor
Memorable
Eclectic
Role
model
BK:
What is the craziest thing you've ever written about, whether it got
published or not?
The
craziest thing that I have ever written about was about a character
who was a healer. He is the central character of a young adult novel.
Hindsight
has yet to be published as it is still in the early draft stages. It
is different to write about an ability with no practicalities or
regulations such as in reality,
BK:
Tell us one thing you've done in life, that readers would be most
surprised to know.
Despite
using a wheelchair, I have performed in a professional dance show
called Orchesis Dance Motif.
BK:
What can we expect from you in the future?
I
have a memoir called Searching for
Normal that will be released on
November 16, 2013. Also would like to get Hindsight completed. The
Ice Rose Series will also have another book coming.
This
or That...
Coke
or Pepsi?
Pepsi
Night
Owl or Early Bird?
Early
Bird
Fantasy
or Mystery?
Mystery
Pen/Paper
or Computer?
Computer
Pizza
or Burger?
Pizza
Rock
or Country?
Rock
Chocolate
or Vanilla?
Vanilla
Beach
or Mountains?
Mountains
Thank
you so much for having us as one of your stops today. It has been
great getting to know more about you and your book, and wish you the
best of success!
BK
Walker
Genre: Young Adult/Mystery/Romance
Publisher: Fireside Publications
Release Date: September 15, 2010
Author | Amazon
About The Book:
Ice Rose — A teenager’s world is turned upside down when an explosion steals her dad and her identity. Entering an exclusive academy that immerses her in the world of secret agents, she must overcome her fears and disabilities to discover the truth about her dad’s mission, his software, and the mystery man stalking her before she ends up like her father — lost.
Publisher: Fireside Publications
Release Date: September 15, 2010
Author | Amazon
About The Book:
Ice Rose — A teenager’s world is turned upside down when an explosion steals her dad and her identity. Entering an exclusive academy that immerses her in the world of secret agents, she must overcome her fears and disabilities to discover the truth about her dad’s mission, his software, and the mystery man stalking her before she ends up like her father — lost.
Alison Neuman
lives in Alberta, Canada, where she is a freelance writer and lyricist.
Nearing the end of her studies for the Bachelor of Applied
Communications Degree program at Grant MacEwan College, she was inspired
to complete the first draft of Ice Rose. The pace of
secret agent books and movies gave her an unlimited playground for
imagination. Music and performing are passions she was able to bring
into her writing and build into her characters.
Alison’s writing has appeared in “MacEwan Today”, “Westword”, and the “Edmonton Journal” along with three tracks on the CD release Outside The Window. Co-writing the screenplay adaptation of the book Whale Songwith author Cheryl Kaye Tardif exposed her to the world of screenwriting, which she hopes to continue to examine further in the future. Alison also has been writing shorter pieces of non-fiction, one entitled Establishing Roots, that earned a top ten ranking in the Edmonton Stories contest. This past spring she was a winner in The Expressions of Hunger Contest in the Emotional Poetry category. Her piece Undeniable Craving was on display in June and July in various artistic locations across the city of Edmonton. She has completed a final edit of her memoir “Searching For Normal” and is currently writing her next young adult manuscript.
When not writing creatively, Alison is editing or writing for her business, Sandy Tree Communications.
Alison’s writing has appeared in “MacEwan Today”, “Westword”, and the “Edmonton Journal” along with three tracks on the CD release Outside The Window. Co-writing the screenplay adaptation of the book Whale Songwith author Cheryl Kaye Tardif exposed her to the world of screenwriting, which she hopes to continue to examine further in the future. Alison also has been writing shorter pieces of non-fiction, one entitled Establishing Roots, that earned a top ten ranking in the Edmonton Stories contest. This past spring she was a winner in The Expressions of Hunger Contest in the Emotional Poetry category. Her piece Undeniable Craving was on display in June and July in various artistic locations across the city of Edmonton. She has completed a final edit of her memoir “Searching For Normal” and is currently writing her next young adult manuscript.
When not writing creatively, Alison is editing or writing for her business, Sandy Tree Communications.
3 comments:
Thanks so much for stopping in today Alison :)
Great interview! I love the view from your window! I hope you had a wonderful tour!
The first thing that comes to mind when looking at the cover is "cold". It's a beautiful image and it conveys the title perfectly.
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