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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Madison, author of Scattered Lies

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JoeyPinkney.com Exclusive Interview
5 Minutes, 5 Questions With…
Madison, author of Scattered Lies
(Influential Writers Publishing)

(One of the first ten people to comment on Madison’s author interview will win a FREE copy of Scattered Lies from JoeyPinkney.com)

Scattered Lies grabs your attention with its cover. The shattered glass and the reflected images are representative the stories plot. It presents a different approach from the regular contemporary hood dramas.

Denise, Gabrielle, Morgan and Tony are four characters on different life paths that deceit brings together through a complicated chain of unpredictable events. Their decisions will sometimes prove we will do anything for self preservation. When it comes to personal happiness, nothing is sacred.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write Scattered Lies?

Madison: A few years back I was on a trip with a group of friends. One night we decided to have an “interventional dinner”. A lot of things were revealed, some were hurtful and others were shocking.

That’s when I realized we live in a world full of “scattered lies”. Many of us have been lied to all of our lives, some were intentional and some weren’t.

JP: What sets Scattered Lies apart from other novels in its genre?

Madison: Three of the main characters are people of substance who have accomplished many things but still struggle with the same problems that we all face in their pursuit of ultimate happiness.

In addition, it also exposes how the people we love and trust are the ones that will hurt us the most. The people in Scattered Lies all have so much more living and growing up to do. Readers will want to see how these characters eventually prevail.

JP: As an author, what are the keys to your success that lead to Scattered Lies getting out to the public?

Madison: One thing I’ve learned in order to be successful: you can’t do it alone. Anything you do in life, you must give it a hundred percent. Also, you must be able to accept constructive criticism.

We are so passionate about our work that it’s hard for us to see something through someone else’s eyes. It is the only way to get an unbiased perspective. Most of all, you must believe in yourself and allow your work to speak for itself.

When I decided to go public with Scattered Lies, I made sure I had a “real” people around me. I sent my manuscript to several people of different ages and races and asked them to give me there honest opinion.

I must be honest, most of them thought it was a “good read” while one or two suggested I tone down the profanity. I had to ponder the suggestions regarding profanity, however, once I saw it through their eyes I toned it down.

Although I’m still learning the key to success, once thing is certain, you must have patience, motivation and support system.

JP: As an author, what is your writing process? How long did it take for you to start and finish Scattered Lies?

Madison: I started developing the story years ago. At first, I brushed if off because I wasn’t sure if I could develop a good read. As time went on, I started jotting down ideas. I incorporated things that were around me into a story.

Then a friend of mine, Antoine Inch Thomas told me I needed to develop an alter-ego. He instructed me to go deep into my, thoughts.

JP: What’s next for Madison?

Madison: To be honest with you, I really don’t know what’s next for Madison. In addition, to writing the sequel to Scattered Lies and another novel, I’m currently working on achieving my Master’s in Public Administration. I just try to take it one day at a time and count my blessings.

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22 thoughts on “5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Madison, author of Scattered Lies”

  3. Joey – this is a wonderful interview. The cover is all class, yet gives me a feel for what I’ve heard so far about the book. I commend Madison for coming thru as real in this interview. Trusting that her book will be real as well, I will be reading it.

  4. Here is the list of people who are in the running for a FREE copy of Scattered Lies by Madison.

    1) Deondria
    2) SiStar Tea
    3) Francine Craft
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    Leave a comment about your thoughts on the interview. One of the first ten people to comment will win a FREE copy of this book.

  5. I really do want to check this one out,as I’m always interested in seeing what new authors are bringing to the table. Also I’m trying my hand at writing and I felt your interveiw was on point for cats like me who want to know what its like when your coming out for the first time I’m currently doing the very things talked about in the interveiw so really enjoyed what was said.

  6. Here is the list of people who are in the running for a FREE copy of Scattered Lies by Madison.

    1) Deondria
    2) SiStar Tea
    3) Francine Craft
    4) Myke Bake
    5) ???
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    Leave a comment about your thoughts on the interview. One of the first ten people to comment will win a FREE copy of this book.

  7. Oh how I hate lies,even the ones used to protect someone’s feelings. This books sounds so interesting.

  8. Here is the list of people who are in the running for a FREE copy of Scattered Lies by Madison.

    1) Deondria
    2) SiStar Tea
    3) Francine Craft
    4) Myke Bake
    5) Jennifer C
    6) ???
    7) ???
    8) ???
    9) ???
    10) ???

    Leave a comment about your thoughts on the interview. One of the first ten people to comment will win a FREE copy of this book

  9. Wow, great interview. I’m looking forward to reading this book. I despise lies to the fullest. I once had a boyfriend, who was seeing like three of us ladies at the same time. Now, there’s probably a lot of that going on except nine times out of ten, that man isn’t going to be straight up honest to all three ladies about the reality of the situation. To make a long story short, I learned how much easier it is to tell the brutal honest truth in relationships. It might hurt because usually the truth does.I was hurt for a week or a month, untill I realized In the end, how can you really stay angry at someone who cared enough to be completly honest with you from the beginning. It’s funny because to this day, I still have more respect for that ex-boyfriend than anyone else I’ve ever dated. Moral of the story is the truth goes a long way. Lies are evil & they hurt even worse than whatever the truth might be…

  10. Great 5 questions in 5 minutes. Sounds like it’s a good book. I agree with the author .. “One thing I’ve learned in order to be successful: you can’t do it alone.” That is the truth is I ever heard it.

  11. Here is the list of people who are in the running for a FREE copy of Scattered Lies by Madison.

    1) Deondria
    2) SiStar Tea
    3) Francine Craft
    4) Myke Bake
    5) Jennifer C
    6) Kristen Brickey
    7) Mad
    8) ???
    9) ???
    10) ???

    Leave a comment about your thoughts on the interview. One of the first ten people to comment will win a FREE copy of this book

  12. The cover caught me attention, definitely different from the usually half naked woman pasted all over. I am excited to read this book, I want to see to what extent Madison dug into her “Alter-ego” to create for us a visual picture of how far people are willing to go for personal success, fortune and happiness. In the real world we don’t get to see what is behind closed doors and I think this will certainly awaken skeletons.

  13. Here is the list of people who are in the running for a FREE copy of Scattered Lies by Madison.

    1) Deondria
    2) SiStar Tea
    3) Francine Craft
    4) Myke Bake
    5) Jennifer C
    6) Kristen Brickey
    7) Mad
    8) Kayon cox
    9) ???
    10) ???

    Leave a comment about your thoughts on the interview. One of the first ten people to comment will win a FREE copy of this book

  15. Here is the list of people who are in the running for a FREE copy of Scattered Lies by Madison.

    1) Deondria
    2) SiStar Tea
    3) Francine Craft
    4) Myke Bake
    5) Jennifer C
    6) Kristen Brickey
    7) Mad
    8) Kayon cox
    9) Shon Bacon
    10) ???

    Leave a comment about your thoughts on the interview. One of the first ten people to comment will win a FREE copy of this book

  17. Here is the list of people who are in the running for a FREE copy of Scattered Lies by Madison.

    1) Deondria
    2) SiStar Tea
    3) Francine Craft
    4) Myke Bake
    5) Jennifer C
    6) Kristen Brickey
    7) Mad
    8) Kayon cox
    9) Shon Bacon
    10) EbonyLolita

    Leave a comment about your thoughts on the interview. One of the first ten people to comment will win a FREE copy of this book

  19. And the winner is…
    Myke Bake

    (Kayon Cox did the cover, so she is too close to this project to win. Plus, Madison wanted a person who might not have the book to win it.)

    I’ll email you for the mailing info.

    Thank you everybody for participating. Thank you Madison for providing the prize.

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  20. This was a great interview. Glad I read it, she seems real. Best of luck Madison.

    Kudos to Joey, you are bringing it this year. Keep up the good work!

  21. Great interview! I know I am more than a day late and a dollar short for the free book but I truly enjoyed seeing what Ms. Madison had to say. My book club is reading this book for our February read so I will email Madison directly after we are done to let her know our thoughts. (Madison, if you have a surge of readers buying your book in Northern California you know why ;-), those of us who have completed the book already loved it!)

    And thanks Joey, I ran into your site by Googling the Madison and the book Scattered Lies. Great commentary!

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