Prior to the Twisted Reading in Santa Fe in January, Meg Tuite suggested that while I was there we should do a video interview. My first response to this was there was no way in hell I would do such a thing. I hate even getting my photo taken. But! I recalled that saying and I think it was Eleanor Roosevelt? Who said, every day do one thing that scares you. I figured a video interview would cover me for a year. My writer friend, Sally Reno and I arrived in Santa Fe that Friday afternoon with just enough time to check into our hotel room, very quickly freshen up, and meet Meg and the others at La Fonda. After hugs all around and having a huge glass of wine placed in my hand, I was whisked upstairs to Robert Vaughan & Len Kuntz’s suite (because it was swanky and had nice, soft lighting), to tape the interview. Meg’s lovely husband, Paulo, worked the camera. I tell you, I could not have felt more instantly and completely at ease talking to Meg. She’s SO wonderful and I had so much fun talking to her. You really have to meet this woman to appreciate how amazingly warm and generous she is. I could go on and on! Anyway, below is the link to our conversation as well as an excerpt from my work in progress, “Love Train.” So many thanks to Meg & Paulo & Connotation Press! Hope you enjoy!
Interview & Excerpt
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Congrats on the interview. You did great! I know how hard those things are. Even when it’s just print and not video. I can get tongue-tied on Skype. But you really did well, so feel good about it. And “Love Train…” Where can I read the rest?! I absolutely love this form. Cheers, my friend!
Thank you, Jayne! I’m trying to not be such a ninny about certain things, ha. The interview went better than I expected! I’m still working on Love Train or Rodney & Chelsea or whatever I’ll end up calling it. More sections are forthcoming in Corium Magazine next week. I like the form too. And it’s a good way to chip away at a longer work without becoming overwhelmed. I do hope I end up with a good, finished project. Your support & encouragement mean so much to me! Thank you!