JoeyPinkney.com Exclusive Interview
5 Minutes, 5 Questions With…
NaTasha “MzGrammyBear” Graham, author of The Purr~Fect Tales Children Book Series Vol.1 – 3
(Lulu.com & CreateSpace.com)
I basically write about a kingdom, which is majority feline populated. In this kingdom, you have a royal family and we live out their lives with their pals – with trials and tribulations of course. We can’t forget about their rivals, which is a pretty never ending story. With that being said I have created The Purr~Fect Tales Vol. 1-3.
Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write The Purr~Fect Tales Children Book Series Vol.1 – 3?
NaTasha “MzGrammyBear” Graham: My inspiration came from personally owned pets. I just love cats, especially kittens. All the cats and their kittens I write about are either previously or currently owned pets. household pets by either myself or family members. The main characters were/are my pets.
JP: What sets The Purr~Fect Tales Children Book Series Vol.1 – 3 apart from other books in the same genre?
NMG: I try to stand out with everything. I’ve always stood out whether writing, hair styles or just a simple outfit. In this case, even though my books are called ” The Purr~Fect Tales” and are mainly focused on felines, I try to have a contradistinctive animal every story. So far we have a Parrot, a Squirrel of Jamaican decent, a Latin Chimpanzee and Latin puppies.
JP: As an author, what are the keys to your success that led to The Purr~Fect Tales Children Book Series Vol.1 – 3 getting out to the public?
NMG: Marketing and great networking! I must say you must market and invest in yourself. If you don’t than who will?! I continuously advertise my books whether it’s via social networking or just a plain ole meet and greet. I can be in a library, supermarket, even my daughters daycare and all it takes is one person to converse and inform of your “masterpieces”.
JP: As an author, what is your writing process? How long did it take you to start and finish The Purr~Fect Tales Children Book Series Vol.1 – 3?
NMG: Must admit didn’t take long at all, would say around 2 months; that’s including all proof reading, edits and so forth. In addition, I have a toddler who sometimes require more attention than usual, but we seem to have worked out a deal.
As far as the process, I just observe my cats and family members cats. Each time they may do a different act or just something outrageous, my mind just began to wonder. My imagination is just a force to be reckoned with.
JP: What’s next for NaTasha “MzGrammyBear” Graham?
NMG: Currently I’m working n my first ever novel, Girl, What the Hell Were U THINKING ?! The anticipated release date, mid March 2011…no later than April 1, 2011. In addition I hope to open my very Book Cafe/ Lounge in the near future.
But can’t forget about my writing. Tales # 4-6 expecting to be released later in the year, also another novel. Actually several, I am creating a part 2 to my first release, and I’m working on a tutorial What Part of the Game Was THAT?!?!. with the grace of my typing skills and of course the man above “GOD” all will be complete and successful.
http://mzgrammybear.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/mzgrammybear
http://twitter.com/MzGrammyBear
www.authorsinfo.com/mzgrammybear
You may catch Vol. 1 ( featured as a FREE download @ www.lulu.com (( search: MzGrammyBear, The PurrFect Tales)) Vol. 2 https://www.createspace.com/3518466 & also avail via www.amazon .com, soon via www.barnesandnoble.com. Lastly Vol. 3, avail for purchase 2/1/11. Welcome to my “PURR~FECT” World!
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This was a very insightful interview, Joey. It really forced me to get into the author, as well as the children’s book. Now all I have to do is find a child to buy the book for. Or maybe not, I’ll buy it to support. Good job, Natasha.
Rahiem, thank you for stopping by. I appreciate you. You are right. This is a very candid and insightful interview.