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Read an interview on "Selling Books" blog for June 2, 2010 http://www.sellingbooks.com/gale-laure-author-interview
Read a Radio Interview with Gale Laure on "Authors Articulating with Jo-Anne Vandermeulen" on Dec. 8, 2009 Click Here
Read an author interview with Gale Laure on September 15, 2009 at, Author Exposure Book Club: www.authorexposure.com. You can read the entire author interview, blogger's questions, and a review of, Evolution of a Sad Woman, at the above mentioned website.
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By the way, find out about Gale Laure's virtual book tour and radio tour interviews and blogs. The virtual blog-book tour begins on November 2, 2009.
Author Interview Questions and Answers:
How did you come up with the title of your book?
Really, it just flashed into my head one night. I believe Kizzy evolves into a sad woman throughout my book and the mystery of her life. She started out as a beautiful, inquisitive, fascinating, innocent child. Life changed her, as life changes many of us.
Keziah Theriot is an unsual name. How did you come up with the name of your main character?
(Smile) "Keziah" is an old name from way back in my family. When I did genealogical research, I found it. I love unusual names. I believe we are unique people. So--thus--our names should be unique.
Kizzy was very unique. She deserved a special name.
"Theriot" is a pretty common name in the Houston area. It is a family name from my husband's side of the family. I just liked the way the two names sounded together. They seemed to capture her essence.
"Each man has known the same Kizzy, and yet, an entirely different woman" (126). I enjoyed how you developed Kizzy's character through the flashbacks of the five men who knew and loved her. It's true, people change depending on who they are with. How did you manage these multiple point of views?
I suppose I get inside my characters. I wanted to see each Kizzy through each man's eyes. Kizzy is a very complicated character as you will see in the sequels to "Evolution of a Sad Woman".
Also, I tried to get inside of Kizzy's mind. My writing reflected how she would react to each man, his love, his passion for her, and his personality.
When asked if he believed in angels, Catholic priest C.D. Casmiersky replied,"I believe in life after death. I don't know whether God permits the soul to return to earth. Angels were mentioned in the Bible. I suppose people have unexplainable evidence of angels these days" (148). Do you believe in angels?
Oh yes! I believe an angel or the Lord put this novel in my head. I truly can offer no other explanation for this story. It was just there one day.
However, I try to show that my characters have doubts, feelings and disagreements with each other and within themselves. I believe this makes us human. I strive to make my characters real--human.
Is this novel based on a true story?
It is not a true story. It is fiction. Perhaps my characters are partially true to life. They are compilations of people I have known and people I have observed. I am a people-watcher. I love the human-being with all the frailties and strengths.
Is there a message in "Evolution of a Sad Woman" that you want readers to grasp?
Yes. The reason I write is "the message". The message is that you can survive the most horrible things in your life. You can come out on the other side, sometimes with a beautiful surprise---a fantastic ending or a new beginning. We must have faith and keep hope. From bad can come good!
Do you have a favorite character in this novel?
Kizzy. Of course I love all my characters. But Kizzy is the pivitol force that guides this story. Without her, there would be no story.
How long did it take you to write "Evolution of a Sad Woman"?
Just to write the book---about six months. However, I went to visit my sister out of town. While I was gone, my husband upgraded my computer for me as a surprise. The backup he did of the system was corrupt. The book was lost! I was devastated.
So I sat down and rewrote the novel. Actually it was better the second time.
What was the publishing process like for you? What is the one thing other writers should be prepared for when seeking publication?
Rejection! Lots of rejection. It can hurt tremendously when you know in your heart that your work is worthy of attention and publication. To an author, your work is your child. You created it. You nurtured it. You love it.
But if you truly believe in your work and the people around you support you, you do not give up! Ever!
What has been the best avenue for you in marketing your book?
Reviews! A good review is a great support of your work.
For me--the Internet has played a large part. An author should also join the social networks. You can meet some very nice people, like you. I also recommend a book tour or book signings. This really boosted my sales.
And of course--you need a good Internet marketing person. The man who handles my marketing is tremendous. He handles my website and gets my website highly ranked within the search engines. But I want to warn people. There are some unscrupulous marketing firms out there. Beware! Do your homework.
What type of feedback have you received from your readers? Can you share with us some of their responses?
One lady told me she cried. I mean--she really cried--a lot! She said she cried with sadness and elation all at the same time. Another lady became very angry when I let something (I don't want to ruin it for future readers) very bad happen to one of the characters. I think you know who I mean. This upset her because she loved the character.
I have never had anyone say they figured out the mystery. They have all been deliciously stumped and fascinated by the ending.
Many responses I have received in foreign languages. I do not know what they are telling me, but they cared enough to write. I find it interesting that they read my novel in English, but write to me in their foreign language.
So many of my readers hound me to get the sequels out. Even one of my editors wanted some clues as to what happens to the characters. I laughed and told him he had to wait.
I love to hear from readers.
What can you tell us about the next novel in the series, "Alana--Evolution of a Woman"?
Ha Ha Ha! You, too, huh! Well, all the characters will be back. Alana is much older, a teenager. She is a handful. After all, she is Kizzy's daughter. She has a boyfriend and girlfriends. There is a serial killer involved, a kidnapping, a stalker and the gold pen is back. Be prepared for the mystery of Kizzy's death to resurface. We are not done with Kizzy yet! Or should I say--she is not done with us!
Gale Laure is a pseudonym. Why did you decide to write under a different name?
I am a very private person. I wish to keep my professional career and my private life separate. I chose this life, not my family. Whatever happens to me in the public eye should not affect them in any way. I will protect them at any cost.
Can you give your readers 5 adjectives that describe you--the writer?
detailed, complicated, curious, romantic, intense
—L. Bridges, Author Exposure Book Club
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You can read a July 3, 2008 author interview of Gale Laure. Click the following link, book interview.
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