The 2012 Book Blogger's Cookbook by
Christy Dorrity
Deirdra: What makes you passionate about writing?
Christy: I love creating something that has never been expressed before. There’s a great feeling when you can teach a reader a new idea or touch them with emotion.
Deirdra: What was the pathway like for you to get your first book published?
Christy:The 2012 Book Blogger’s Cookbook began as a small pet project and grew into something larger. It’s a fun way to connect with other bloggers and author.
Deirdra: When did you write your first book and how old were you?
Christy:I entered many writing contests as a child and filled pages and pages of notebooks with stories. I assure you that you don’t want to know how my story about the Donner/Reed party ended!
Deirdra: What books have most influenced your life?
Christy:Some of my favorites are To Kill a Mockingbird, Man’s Search for Meaning, A Wrinkle in Time, The Book of Mormon, and Anne of Green Gables.
Deirdra: What is your writing schedule like?
Christy: I write between 1-3 pm while the older kiddos are in school and my preschoolers nap.
Deirdra: What do you do to relax and unwind?
Christy: I read.:)
Deirdra: Where do your ideas come from? How do you know the idea is good enough to write a book about it?
Christy: If I am passionate about something it will show in my writing. Then I know that others will want to read about it too.
Christy: If I am passionate about something it will show in my writing. Then I know that others will want to read about it too.
Deirdra: What do you hope readers will get from your books?
Christy: There are so many great books out there and book bloggers are a valuable resource for readers. The Book Blogger’s Cookbooks help connect readers to book bloggers.
Deirdra: Do you need absolute quiet to write? Do you listen to music when you are writing?
Christy: I listen to John Schmidt.
Deirdra: Besides writing what other talents or hobbies do you have?
Christy: I Irish dance competitively, read, cook and spend time with my hubby and five kiddos.
Deirdra: What are you working on now?
Christy: I am always working on next year’s cookbook. Besides the cookbook, I am working on a non-fiction book about Irish dance, a chick lit, and a YA urban fantasy.
Deirdra: Are you planning on self-publishing, finding and agent, going with a small press or other? And why?
Christy: Both. It depends on the book. The cookbooks are ebooks by nature.
Deirdra: Where can readers go to find your books and order them?
Christy: The 2012 Book Blogger’s Cookbook is available on Amazon.
Christy: The 2012 Book Blogger’s Cookbook is available on Amazon.
Great book, thanks!
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Thanks for having me on your blog today Deirdra!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea for a book!
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