Interview with Quandi [truthdisguised]

What did you first read? How did you begin to write? Who were the first to read what you wrote?

The first thing I can remember reading was the newspaper. I began writing poetry. I just picked up a pen and paper and starting writing. Then, I thought that every word had to rhyme. LOL! My mother was the first to read my work. We both didn't think that much of it. However, I fell in love with writing, especially after I started taking English courses. I had to write all the time then, and I loved it. It appeared that all my high school professors (including college) graded me so harshly. I thanked them later, one of them is actually the one who motivated me to push forward. I wrote a piece, and she just thought it was out of this world. LOL! Quandi, Author Truth Disguised www.Amazon.com www.LuLu.com Zahra's Books n Things, Inglewood, CA (Of ourse Google.com) TDisguised@aol.com

What is your favorite genre? Can you provide a link to a site where we can read some of your work or learn something about it?

Fiction, Culture, Non-fiction, Self help, Spiritual are my favorite. Quandi, Author Truth Disguised www.Amazon.com www.LuLu.com Zahra's Books n Things, Inglewood, CA (Of Course Google.com)

What is your creative process like? What happens before sitting down to write?

Most of my writing comes to me dreams. When it comes, I just write. Quandi, Author Truth Disguised www.Amazon.com www.LuLu.com Zahra's Books n Things, Inglewood, CA

What type of reading inspires you to write?

Besides global societal issues inspiring me to write, I must say that my imagination is the fuel that ignites the fire. Quandi, Author Truth Disguised www.Amazon.com www.LuLu.com Zahra's Books n Things, Inglewood, CA (Of ourse Google.com) TDisguised@aol.com

What do you think are the basic ingredients of a story?

The basiic ingredients of a story are a roller coaster of emotions, connection to the characters, timing, and a non confusing and flowing story. Quandi, Author Truth Disguised www.Amazon.com www.LuLu.com Zahra's Books n Things, Inglewood, CA (OF Course Google.com)

What voice do you find most to your liking: first person or third person?

Although I wrote Truth Disguised in third person, I like both voices. It depends on what type of connection you (as the writer) want your readers to have with your story. Quandi, Author Truth Disguised www.Amazon.com www.LuLu.com Zahra's Books n Things, Inglewood, CA (OF Course Google.com)

What well known writers do you admire most?

I like Quandi (myself-lol), Zane, Eric Jerome Dickey, E. Lynn Harris, Kimberly Lawson, Mary B. Morrison, Carl Weber, oh boy I can go on and on. Quandi, Author Truth Disguised www.Amazon.com www.LuLu.com Zahra's Books n Things, Inglewood, CA (OF Course Google.com)

What is required for a character to be believable? How do you create yours?

The more connected to reality the characters are experiencing real-life situations, which readers can relate to, the more believable a character appears. All of my characters in Truth Disguised have a part of my character. However, creating my characters strictly depend on what I'm feeling, the story line, and what image I want to create for my characters. Quandi, Author Truth Disguised www.Amazon.com www.LuLu.com Zahra's Books n Things, Inglewood, CA (OF Course Google.com)

Are you equally good at telling stories orally?

I've really never consistently told stories orally. Quandi, Author Truth Disguised www.Amazon.com www.LuLu.com Zahra's Books n Things, Inglewood, CA (Of ourse Google.com)

Deep down inside, who do you write for?

I write for myself and for the joy people get out of my work. Quandi, Author Truth Disguised www.Amazon.com www.LuLu.com Zahra's Books n Things, Inglewood, CA (Of ourse Google.com)

Is writing a form of personal therapy? Are internal conflicts a creative force?

I write just because, whether its for therapy or enjoyment. Internal conflicts, yes, can be a creative force. Emotions can stir up a bunch of things! Quandi, Author Truth Disguised www.Amazon.com www.LuLu.com Zahra's Books n Things, Inglewood, CA (Of ourse Google.com)

Does reader feed-back help you?

Yes, it does! I like what to give people what they want. They are your supporters, so you have to keep them happy! Quandi, Author Truth Disguised www.Amazon.com www.LuLu.com Zahra's Books n Things, Inglewood, CA (Of ourse Google.com) TDisguised@aol.com

Do you participate in competitions? Have you received any awards?

No, but my big break is coming! I am a self published author right now, but many people have given me wonderful feedback on Truth Disguised! That's my award! Quandi, Author Truth Disguised www.Amazon.com www.LuLu.com Zahra's Books n Things, Inglewood, CA (Of ourse Google.com) TDisguised@aol.com

Do you share rough drafts of your writings with someone whose opinion you trust?

I have before. Quandi, Author Truth Disguised www.Amazon.com www.LuLu.com Zahra's Books n Things, Inglewood, CA (Of ourse Google.com) TDisguised@aol.com

What discipline do you impose on yourself regarding schedules, goals, etc.?

In order to be successful one must keep his/her vision alive. It is essential for me to stay focused on my goals, for this is the only way to achieve. Quandi, Author Truth Disguised www.Amazon.com www.LuLu.com Zahra's Books n Things, Inglewood, CA (Of ourse Google.com) TDisguised@aol.com

What do you surround yourself with in your work area in order to help your concentrate?

Meditation Music-sounds of nature, in particular birds and the ocean. Uplifting music or motivational speakers-Visionaries! Food-lol! A nice cool Naked drink, and my imagination! Quandi, Author Truth Disguised www.Amazon.com www.LuLu.com Zahra's Books n Things, Inglewood, CA (Of ourse Google.com) TDisguised@aol.com

Do you write on a computer? Do you print frequently? Do you correct on paper? What is your process?

Well, I can't write on a computer, LOL! Yes, I do type all of my work on the computer. Rarely, do I write rough drafts. Quandi, Author Truth Disguised www.Amazon.com www.LuLu.com Zahra's Books n Things, Inglewood, CA (Of ourse Google.com) TDisguised@aol.com

What sites do you frequent on-line to share experiences or information?

TruthDisguised.ning.com ISeeColor.com Quandi, Author Truth Disguised www.Amazon.com www.LuLu.com Zahra's Books n Things, Inglewood, CA (Of ourse Google.com) TDisguised@aol.com

What has been your experience with publishers?

They've all said NO-lol! I'm staying positive, something will come through for me. I KNOW I'm a GREAT writer! Quandi, Author Truth Disguised www.Amazon.com www.LuLu.com Zahra's Books n Things, Inglewood, CA (Of ourse Google.com) TDisguised@aol.com

What are you working on now?

I'm working on TWO books at one time while writing others in my head! LOL! Quandi, Author Truth Disguised www.Amazon.com www.LuLu.com Zahra's Books n Things, Inglewood, CA (Of ourse Google.com) TDisguised@aol.com

What do you recommend I do with all those things I wrote years ago but have never been able to bring myself to show anyone?

Keep them! Show them one piece at a time without telling anyone you wrote it. Then, after you've heard the feedback, and it's great, then tell them that it's your work! I've done this before, and it gave me great confidence! Quandi, Author Truth Disguised www.Amazon.com www.LuLu.com Zahra's Books n Things, Inglewood, CA (Of ourse Google.com) TDisguised@aol.com

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