Tag Archives: 5 minutes 5 questions with

5 minutes 5 questions with, amazon.com, interview

5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Beth Jones, author of Write That Book: How to Finally Conquer the Novel You’ve Always Dreamed About

JoeyPinkney.com Exclusive Interview
5 Minutes, 5 Questions With…
Beth Jones, author of Write That Book: How to Finally Conquer the Novel You’ve Always Dreamed About

So you’ve decided to write a book. Congratulations! You’ve taken the first step in becoming a published author. While you might think this is something minute or unimportant, the truth is that it’s not. Many people spend their entire lives thinking “I should write a book someday” or “I really want to write a book,” yet they never actually take those first steps and start writing. Simply by making the decision to write a book, you’ve taken your first steps on the road to success.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Write That Book: How to Finally Conquer the Novel You’ve Always Dreamed About”?

Beth Jones: I have met so many readers who tell me, “I’d love to write a book, but I just don’t know where to start!” “Write That Book” is designed to help anyone write their own book, whether or not they have any writing experience. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Beth Jones, author of Write That Book: How to Finally Conquer the Novel You’ve Always Dreamed About →

5 minutes 5 questions with, african american author, african american authors, african american book, african american books, amazon.com, interview

5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Nicole Dunlap, author of Shattered Imperfections (Shaw Family Saga Book 4, The Finale)

1 Comment

JoeyPinkney.com Exclusive Interview
5 Minutes, 5 Questions With…
Nicole Dunlap, author of Shattered Imperfections (Shaw Family Saga Book 4, The Finale)

Nobody is perfect. Through the scandalous family lies that bind them all together, the Shaw women have triumphed. Four generations of women have tackled ups and downs. Now, Annette is perfectly comfortable with her life. Charlene has tasted the bittersweet notes of success. Raven is preparing for the wedding of a century and a life rich in love afterward. Beautiful, young Royael has all the pleasures of a princess…

While Dallas is in uproar over a gruesome rape-homicide, a lead Detective transforms into the ultimate stalker. A hitman lurks nearby. And death will surely come. The list of those wanting vengeance has reached its peak, but the Bible says that “God will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.”

Take one last roller coaster ride with the Shaw and Devereux families. Will there be rest for these souls?

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Shattered Imperfections”?

Nicole Dunlap: The entire series is based on dysfunctional families that I’ve counseled, bringing up the controversies of young teens dealing with depression, neglectful mothers, and more. As a family saga, these stories take on a mother-daughter relationship over the better part of a lifetime. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Nicole Dunlap, author of Shattered Imperfections (Shaw Family Saga Book 4, The Finale) →

5 minutes 5 questions with, amazon.com, interview

5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Craig A. Hart, author of The Writer’s Tune-Up Manual

JoeyPinkney.com Exclusive Interview
5 Minutes, 5 Questions With…
Craig A. Hart, author of The Writer’s Tune-Up Manual
(Sweatshoppe Publications)

One thing every writer wants is the opportunity to improve their craft, to hone their skills, and create the most dazzling prose possible. “The Writer’s Tune-up Manual” is just what you need. Maybe you’ve been away from the game for a while, struggle with a certain aspect of writing, or perhaps you just want to put your skills up on the rack and give them a good tuning. Filled with 35 targeted exercises, The Writer’s Tune-up Manual will help you do all these things by expanding your writing savvy in five specific areas: Character Development, Dialogue, Point of View, Description and Setting, and Plot.

The exercises in “The Writer’s Tune-up Manual” are more than just writing prompts; you can find those anywhere. No, “The Manual” gives you a real opportunity to flex your literary muscles by laying out detailed, often difficult assignments. Nobody said that becoming the best writer you can would be easy, so roll up your sleeves, flex your fingers, and get ready to take your writing to a whole new level!

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “The Writer’s Tune-Up Manual”?

Craig A. Hart: I got the inspiration for “The Writer’s Tune-up Manual” largely as a result of seeing a huge number of submissions in the course of my work as a publisher and editor. After awhile, you begin spotting ongoing problems with manuscripts, issues that often keep a piece from being accepted. “The Writer’s Tune-up Manual” seeks to address the most common of those issues. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Craig A. Hart, author of The Writer’s Tune-Up Manual →