Interview with Linda Summer
Published 2017-05-21.
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
Writing gives me the playful freedom to live as a passionate, storytelling Imagineer and Blurbologist.
What do your fans mean to you?
Everything.
What are you working on next?
A funny story about a star fairy's search for the Man in the Moon.
Who are your favorite authors?
Roald Dahl, Enid Blyton, J.K Rowling, Dr Seuss, Lewis Carroll, Mem Fox
What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
A passionate love of life, laughter, creativity, the magic of nature and the freedom to design my next adventure.
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
Film-making, nature walks, photography, music, movies, fun with family and friends.
How do you discover the ebooks you read?
Search various cyberspace book sites such as Smashwords; recommendations.
Do you remember the first story you ever wrote?
Apart from writing short notes to my mum, especially if I had been naughty, I recall writing a letter to the editor of The News when I was about nine years old.
How do you approach cover design?
I prefer to collaborate with an artist and ensure that I have a clear idea of what the cover could look like. I am also open to suggestion and enjoy brainstorming after the artist has read my story.
What are your five favorite books, and why?
The Magic Faraway Tree, Enid Blyton
Lessons in Courage, don Oscar Miro Quesada
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, J.K Rowling (screenplay)
Adventures in the Screen Trade, William Goldman
The Hobbit, J.R.R Tolkien
I love all of these books because they all embrace the power of imagination.
What do you read for pleasure?
I enjoy reading books about screenwriting and film making, fairy lore, the ancient shamanic healing arts, evidential mediumship and the Afterlife,inspiring stories about resilient people who achieve amazing things and overcome great adversity despite challenging odds.
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Books by This Author
Zazoo Zazoo!
by Linda Summer
Price:
Free!
Words: 5,420.
Language:
Australian English.
Published: March 2, 2017
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Categories:
Fiction »
Fairy tales
When Jaspa the galactic superstar accidentally falls out of the universe, so begins a whimsical adventure that sees the fallen star learn about hope, resilience and the hidden powers of her inner world. Will Jaspa’s dream of returning to her starry home become a reality or is she destined to spend the rest of her days on Planet Zazoo?
