Shakespeare published 154 sonnets in his quarto in 1609. While the initial 126 are addressed to a young man, the final 28 are directed toward an enigmatic woman referred to as the dark lady.
Mirror Interviews: Authors Wanted
So, I’ve been thinking about doing a Wednesday feature here on Readful again as I haven’t done one in a while. Usually the Wednesday feature is a guest blog, and I’d like to keep that tradition running…sort of.
See, there’s two things. First thing: I was talking to an author the other day who pointed out that all author interviews seem to ask the same questions over and over. Not a lot of people pay attention to them, and it gets rather monotonous answering the same boring things all the time.
second thing: I’m lazy.
So, here is my solution:
I am looking for a handful of authors who want to do a blog interview. The catch is, I’m looking for a handful of authors who want to interview–themselves. Yep. I won’t send you any boring, already answered questions. I won’t ask you boxers or briefs or who would play your lead character in the movie. Please limit your questions to however many you feel like answering:)
You interview you. Ask yourself the questions you want to answer. Tell your audience what you want them to know. I’m not going to limit this to an exact science, so if you want to have a bit of fun with it–go ahead. If you’d like to be featured, email me at the address listed on my contact page and let me know. If I get enough authors, this may become a permanent feature of the blog.
Come on authors, you know you talk to yourselves anyway.
lol…you just noticed? Dirty yes, but the floor is clean. Maybe it’s best not to take me up on my suggestion? Then again, you would get a chance to play editor and censor.
Oh boy…a challenge…such pressure! This could take awhile. You know, with my first novel, after 100,000 plus words I found that the only thing worth keeping were the last 2 paragraphs…that was my best. ๐
No, you don’t quite understand…I’m talking about my first novel…the one I did not pursue for publication. It did give me a lot of confidence though, kind of like a training exercise. I did post those last paragraphs on a blog awhile ago, almost a story on their own.
Not going to happen, the reading. It is only a first draft and very different than “Dawn at Last”. If I ever rework it, the book will be completely different than this first draft…except for those last words.
Enjoy the glass, and the wine too, and why the question mark?
Hi Chris
I’m not bi-polar so I refuse to sit here and interview myself. So I’ve got a solution.
I’ve have my blog here on WordPress do the interview. So let me know if you’re interest in this arrangement. If you are just say the word, and I’ll start the interview process going.
๐ ๐ ๐
Hi Ionia
My eyes drifted when I posted previously and it picked up Chris’ name instead of yours. So to make it OFFICIAL. I’m repost my interview request.
Iโm not bi-polar so I refuse to sit down and interview myself. So Iโve got a solution, since.
Iโve got my blog here on WordPress as well; I’ll get WordPress to interview me. Let me know if youโre interest in this arrangement. If you are just say the word, and Iโll start the interview process going. ๐ ๐ ๐
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68 responses to “Mirror Interviews: Authors Wanted”
Reblogged this on Julian Froment's Blog and commented:
Authors, interview yourselves. Don’t forget to ask you self insightful and revealing questions.
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“I don’t talk to myself.”
“Yes. You do.”
“Do not.”
“Do too.”
“Asshole.”
“Buttwipe.”
Now see what you’ve started. I’m mad at myself again.
But this sounds interesting.
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Lol I love it. You talk to yourself because occasionally you need to speak to someone of above average intelligence.
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Great Idea. When you see my interview maybe just maybe you let me interview you as well. I’ll work on it tomorrow.
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Lol I have nothing interesting to say
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Do you feel your nose growing?
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I can’t afford lies. Too expensive.
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Well, I think you would be a fascinating interview.
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I, Sir Howell, can put myself to sleep. But I would do anything for you.
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Instead of being so lazy, why not just write half a dozen or so awesome answers, and then wait for us to come up with the matching questions? ๐
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I thought of that actually. But I respect my genius too much to share it (riiiiight…)
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What genius do you write under?
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My genius table when I need quiet, or the desk.
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Damn, here I thought you might reveal a little about your love life!
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I said under the table not out of the closet lol
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LOL – and are we talking about the kitchen table here?
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And the counter and the. …you dirty old man.
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lol…you just noticed? Dirty yes, but the floor is clean. Maybe it’s best not to take me up on my suggestion? Then again, you would get a chance to play editor and censor.
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I censor no one. Give me your best, Mr. Grodecki. I can handle it:)
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Oh boy…a challenge…such pressure! This could take awhile. You know, with my first novel, after 100,000 plus words I found that the only thing worth keeping were the last 2 paragraphs…that was my best. ๐
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I can definitely tell you that there was more than two good paragraphs there. Even when reading under the table.
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No, you don’t quite understand…I’m talking about my first novel…the one I did not pursue for publication. It did give me a lot of confidence though, kind of like a training exercise. I did post those last paragraphs on a blog awhile ago, almost a story on their own.
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I want to read that one some day.
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You may seen it already…back in March…you can just skip to the bottom if you wish:
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I want to read the whole book:) but I’m on my way anyway. Glass of wine when I get there?
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Not going to happen, the reading. It is only a first draft and very different than “Dawn at Last”. If I ever rework it, the book will be completely different than this first draft…except for those last words.
Enjoy the glass, and the wine too, and why the question mark?
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Awe. Sad. Artists are always a mystery.
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lol – no my dear, letting you read the current version would be the only really sad thing here! Trust me, there is much better reading out there.
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Reblogged this on Legends of Windemere and commented:
Accept the challenge and volunteer to interview yourself.
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Reblogged this on STANTON SUNSHINE and commented:
This sounds interesting!
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This sounds like SO MUCH FUN!
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You know you wanna! (I want you to) Peeeeeeeez!
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Authors talk to themselves? My identities despise such accusations! ๐
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I can prove there are at least two of you.
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Never mind. Comment withdrawn…
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Lol
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Reblogged this on chrismcmullen and commented:
If only opportunity would knock…
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Hi Chris
I’m not bi-polar so I refuse to sit here and interview myself. So I’ve got a solution.
I’ve have my blog here on WordPress do the interview. So let me know if you’re interest in this arrangement. If you are just say the word, and I’ll start the interview process going.
๐ ๐ ๐
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Oh geez…what if I get stubborn and refuse to answer myself? Sometimes I am shy that way.
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You won’t. You will ask yourself insightful amd sexually charged questions that will make us all giggle. That’s why I love you.
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Did you see this evenings post? There’s no pictures of me, but it might make you laugh.
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I shall go look
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Reblogged this on S.K. Nicholls and commented:
Great opportunity to expose your innermost secrets! You, know, the ones nobody knows to ask you about.
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Hi Ionia
My eyes drifted when I posted previously and it picked up Chris’ name instead of yours. So to make it OFFICIAL. I’m repost my interview request.
Iโm not bi-polar so I refuse to sit down and interview myself. So Iโve got a solution, since.
Iโve got my blog here on WordPress as well; I’ll get WordPress to interview me. Let me know if youโre interest in this arrangement. If you are just say the word, and Iโll start the interview process going. ๐ ๐ ๐
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Definitely. If you’d like to participate I’m more than happy to post it, selfie or otherwise.
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A Selfie Interview~~love it! Will do one.
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Yay! Thank you
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Reblogged this on Raevenly Writes and commented:
So this is kinda neat, and in the vein of thoughts I’ve been thinking anyways.
Anyone game?
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Great idea, I changed my author interviews a while a go, now I like to ask direct questions about their books, the storyline, the characters etc
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I’m just lazy lol
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Reblogged this on newauthoronline and commented:
What a good idea
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What about reviewers? ๐
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I’m happy to take reviewers too. In fact…reviewers are some of my favourite people:)
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We are awesome aren’t we? ๐ Love reviewing books and comics and movies ๐
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I have conversations with myself all the time. It’s why I get all the right answers!
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Ha! I agree:)
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This is an awesome idea, Ionia!
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Thank you…hey, you wouldn’t know anyone who…erm…talks to themself…perhaps?
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Oh gee, I’m sure I could find *someone* around here that matches that description! ๐
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Reblogged this on Books, Movies, Poetry and commented:
This could be fun! Check it out!
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Iona, are you still looking for writers who will interview themselves? Sign me up, if so! ๐
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I am indeed. I’m out to September so far but would love to have you:)
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That’s good news, maybe I can get organized by that time! But thank you, Ionia, I will send you something.
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Thank you:)
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[…] of Readful Things is extending a fabulous interview opportunity to all the writers out there with Mirror Interviews. First up? John Howell (writer, not […]
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[…] I’m scheduled to appear on Wording Well on August 1; Signal Positive on August 3; and Readful Things on August 27th. So, I’ll be looking for one or two more promotional opportunities for the […]
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Ionia! I really wanted to do this! I forgot about it though ๐ฆ How many questions do you want? When do are you up to now?
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