This week, we’re talking with Malia Arries about her book, Dad Died, Then Mom: Siblings' Spiritual & Inspirational Memoir as Caregivers
Tell us something unexpected about yourself!
I love cars – Vintage, Sports, Luxury! Two favorites I have owned are a Cobra Mustang Saleen and a 1957 (all original) Cadillac Coupe DeVille.
Why do you write?
To see if I can. . . . I enjoy it, and It's good for my brain!
Where did you get the inspiration for your current book?
As I wrote: “I had just lain down on the sofa to take an afternoon nap when, for some unexplainable reason, visions with words began popping into my mind describing the night Dad died. It was so overwhelming I needed to get up and start typing them into a document. . . .”
What do you enjoy the most about your genre?
The very personal connection between the reader and the writer.
How would you describe your writing process?
With a document open in front of me, I place my head in my hands, close my eyes and focus on what I am thinking and feeling. Then typing, as best I can, what those thoughts and feelings are for my reader to experience them with me.
What do you think authors have to gain from participating in social media?
Oh my – I have absolutely NO experience with social media! I did open a Twitter account after my book was published, but I'm afraid of it because I have no idea how it works.
What advice would you have for other writers?
Just write, enjoy the writing, and see where it takes you!
How do you select your books’ titles and covers?
The title popped into my head one morning when I was making the bed. The cover was an easy choice between options the designer gave me.
What book do you wish you had written?
“The Story of Edgar Sawtelle” by David Wroblewski
How do you react to seeing a new review for your book?
I react with anticipation. It's like receiving a lovely wrapped gift from a caring person. Will it be something I've so wanted. . . or will it be something I've had no desire to receive? Either way, it's something the giver genuinely believes would be of benefit to me.
What's your next step?
Sell enough books to buy a Vintage, Sports, or Luxury car!
CHECK OUT MALIA'S WEBSITE: https://maliaarries.com/
HER TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MaliaArries?s=20
FIND HER BOOK ON AMAZON
