Meet Author and Poet Shirley Denton (with radio interview)

Listen here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mikeandlauriekehoe/2019/03/08/author-shirley-denton

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

1. Tell us about yourself:
   1. Where do you live?  Dayton Ohio
   1. How long have you lived there? 15 years
   1. Are you married? No
   1. Kids? One
   1. Full time job? Retired
   1. Education? High School
2. Who is your favorite author and book? Stephen King, favorite book Revival.
3. What is your preferred genre? Drama
4. How did you start this journey to become a writer? I started writing in 1999.  I was inspired to write by the encouragement my children gave me.
5. What have you written so far? Mostly poetry books
6. Tell us about your current book. I’m currently working on my first novel.
7. What is the inspiration for your current book? Death and Life
8. Who was your favorite character to write and why? Diana. It’s about a young girl’s journey through cancer.
9. Is there anything of you in that character? Yes
10. What sets your book apart? My new novel is about life and death.
11. What’s your favorite part in the book? Her resurrection.
12. What was the most difficult part to write? Diana’s death and suffering.
13. What was your favorite book to write? Tears of Sorrow
14. How do you write?  Do you have a set time or place? How many hours a day? I like to write in a quiet place.
15. Why did you want to be a writer? Writing was a place to escape.
16. How do you get your ideas? Some are brought on by my life’s experience.
17. What do you have planned next? Publish my first novel.
18. What advice would you give new writers? Never give up your goals in writing.
19. How can readers get in touch with you? Email poetgodess8@gmail.com. Facebook and Amazon.

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