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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Julie Gribble, author of Bubblegum Princess

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Julie Gribble, author of Bubblegum Princess
(NY Media Works, LLC)

 

“Bubblegum Princess” is a story about a little girl who learns to be herself. And how by doing so, she changes the kingdom’s perception of the innate gifts that make her unique.

The story begins with Katy, our heroine, who delights in blowing bubblegum bubbles – a decidedly unladylike habit. But, despite formidable opposition, she teaches the kingdom to love bubblegum bubbles as much as she does.

“Bubblegum Princess” is loosely based on the fantastical real life romance of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, otherwise known as Prince William and Duchess Kate Middleton.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Bubblegum Princess”?

Julie Gribble: I read an article about the passing out (graduation) parade at Sandhurst in 2006, where Kate Middleton’s mom got into a spot of trouble when she was seen chewing gum in public. Rumor had it, the Queen was very upset, and forbade Will to see Kate – this was just a rumor of course, fueled by the possibility that Will and Kate did stop seeing each other briefly within the year. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Julie Gribble, author of Bubblegum Princess →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Sierra Kay, author of From Behind The Curtain

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Sierra Kay, author of From Behind The Curtain
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Kay’s “From Behind The Curtain” is a clever suspense fiction. The reader will encounter the story of Dee, who spent  most of her life on welfare, watching her often-absent father struggle with addiction and lately, watching her mother’s battle with cancer.

Dee had paid her dues. When her Auntie M brought her to live in Atlanta, things were supposed to get better. In Atlanta, Dee had new clothes, a full fridge, and her own bedroom.

However, she soon realized there were other issues. The most important was the apparent overdose of Pastor Clifton, her aunt’s best friend and secret love. Pastor Clifton was trying to clean up the neighborhood. So how did he end up slumped over his desk—dead? And why, in a church full of gossips, was no one saying a word?

In Dee’s world, that level of power wasn’t unheard of. But here, it was difficult to distinguish the players and, more importantly, who was managing them from behind the curtain.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “From Behind The Curtain”?

Sierra Kay: It actually started with a conversation with some friends. We were going to write a play. I’ve never written a play before, but I did write a novel. So I wrote two first chapters. Each one with the same characters, but taking the book in a different direction. It was supposed to be the basis for the play, but the novel kept writing itself. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Sierra Kay, author of From Behind The Curtain →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Eileen Clemens Granfors, author of The Pinata-Maker’s Daughter

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Eileen Clemens Granfors, author of The Pinata-Maker’s Daughter
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Scholarly Carmen Gracia Principia has big dreams for herself. She does NOT want to spend her life as only The Pinata-Maker’s Daughter. She enters the University unprepared for social, racial, and economic differences.

Having two men who find her enticing is wonderful and confusing. One is a Hispanic radical. One is a frat-rat. And her roommate is not what she expected.

Carmen jumps into every part of University life despite her mother’s warnings. She has to learn what works for her. Some lessons are harder than others.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “The Pinata-Maker’s Daughter”?

Eileen Clemens Granfors: “The Pinata-Maker’s Daughter” is part of The Marisol Trilogy. Reader response to Marisol’s story in “Some Rivers End on the Day of the Dead” inspired me to go back in time to look at her mentor’s college experience. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Eileen Clemens Granfors, author of The Pinata-Maker’s Daughter →