Welcome Gail Ingis!
Sultry summer days bring back memories of summers spent in
Coney Island. I’m counting my blessings, for those rich memories, for good
health and prosperity, to the amazing circle of friends my art and writing
careers have brought into my life.
Thank you to my
gracious host, published author at Soul Mate Publishing, Madelyn Hill.
Indigo Sky, in
print, is practically on my doorstep. The audiobook is waiting for my approval.
The job of listening is at hand, and what a joy it is. Actor Jane Oppenheimer has brought my book to
another level. You can check out my blog on C. D. Hersh,
and get the scoop how to do an audiobook. http://wp.me/p1tsn7-1ah.
Interview with Gail!
Music—Do you listen when you write? I never have, but
I love my music, classical, country, Boston Pops and Celine Dion. I decided to
try listening. When I begin writing, it flows, but other thoughts crowd out my
story. Maybe music is the answer. This is a test. So far it feels great.
Ocean or Mountains—I love bodies of water,
any lake or river, even a waterfall, like Yosemite Falls. Doesn’t matter what
form it is, a bubbling brook, a raging river, an ocean. And . . . did you ever
see the snow-capped mountains in summertime in Utah? My goodness, so majestic, so
magnificent. They poke through the atmosphere and soar toward the heavens.
What does your writing process look like? —I always begin to plot, but it all changes as I
write. What’s the point? Another problem with plot creation. I end up with
descriptions, lots. I am an artist before I’m a writer, so everything I think
of is visual. Descriptions flow, but a story, no. I’m trying something new. I
am listening to music and writing. This is going pretty quickly. Let’s see if I
can write a story just as quickly.
Where do I see yourself in ten years? — On BookBub. Is that a lofty goal? You see, I’m
already retired from other careers and in my golden years. I am still trying to
figure out why this time is called golden? I’m not King Midas, and I am busier
than I have ever been, with my back-to-back appointments, involvements,
painting and writing and teaching. And ballroom dancing. Love every minute, and
can’t wait to finish listening to my novel’s audiobook, Indigo Sky.
Where did I grow up, and how did this influence your writing? — This is a great question. Although an Aunt gave me books to read. I
loved reading, and writing poetry, but I also spent time
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Cyclone, Oh, What a Ride |
--drawing. I grew up in
Brooklyn. Coney Island was my playground. In October 2015, Soul Mate published
my book, Indigo Sky. It was then that I finally finished my painting project.
My memories of Coney Island are finally on canvas.
Recently, I installed my exhibition of
thirty-eight Coney Island paintings from Surf Avenue to the boardwalk all the
way to Neptune Avenue and the beach. The exhibition can be viewed at
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum 295 West Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut. Mark
your calendar and come to the art bash on Thursday, September 8, 2016,
5:30-7:30pm. See a ballroom dance demo, refreshments by Susan Kane, caterer, my
book signing, and maybe even a jazz band.
Back Cover Blurb:
In a whirlwind romance, a
lovely New York socialite marries a fêted, debonair author. But beneath
the charm is a cheating husband addicted to hasheesh. Her dream marriage turns sour and
the simplicity of her life runs amok when a handsome stranger, her husband’s
business partner, threatens her staunch loyalty to her wayward husband. When she faces the
ugly truth about her marriage, her need to finalize her divorce sends her on mad chase
across the wilds of nineteenth century America with a handsome stranger—she learns hard
lessons of murder, kidnapping and more that almost destroy her.
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Excellent interview! Best of luck with sales, Gail :)
ReplyDeleteJoanne, thank you. I'm hoping the promo activity of the new formats stir up lots of interest. Debby said, "The print book is available." I am not sure when I will have it.This whole process is odd. Even the audiobook, after I approved, is not available for two weeks, and they must have the audiobook cover before they will accept my approval. I do have that done. Even that was complicated.
DeleteGreat interview. good luck. :-D
ReplyDeleteTracey, how delightful to have you comment. Thank you.
DeleteWelcome to my blog, Gail!
ReplyDeleteMadelyn, thank you for having me visit. It's a pleasure.
ReplyDeleteHello! Love that you consider yourself an artist before a writer ;) I feel the same, though the 2 are very closely intertwined - all the best to you !
ReplyDeleteGreat interview, sounds like you've had a rip-roaring life Gail, and your book sounds like a must read.
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
Tema Merback
Writing as Belle Ami