1. Can you please introduce yourself and tell us something about your book "FROM THE SHADOWS OF MY SOUL."
Answer - My name is Sharmaine Dobson, and I am an, Author, Poet, Counsellor and Minister of the Gospel.
From the Shadows of my Soul is a deeply person dive into the stories that I hear, within my profession. I have taken these, and like the birds that fly away with the words giving them freedom, I have released these stories into poems and testimonies (with permission of course).
2. When did you get the thoughts of writing this book? I read the book and I loved it, your writing style is commendable. You are amazing.
Answer - You flatter me, thank you! Words dance in my head all day and I can be anywhere when they demand to be released onto paper. This book, as well as my other two, seem to have a life of their own. Some, like Georges World, are executed in a day; Shadows took a lot longer.
3. What kind of research do you do, and how long do you spend researching before beginning a book?
Answer - Research can take a year. I speak to many people get half stories, whole stories and then sit prayerfully to see which ones to use. I always thank everyone and their gift is a book. I am currently researching Whispers in the Storm. I have begun with the devotional and rely on the Holy Spirit to guide me. I will tell you a secret, a lot of my writing is on napkins and little notebooks, so for example Karen (who will be in the new book) is already surfacing in one of my little books!
4. What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books?
Answer - Hmm good question. Two things were surprising:
The ease with which Sparklemoon published my books, worked with me and did not demand of me what I could not give.
That you my precious readers have read my book. On Sunday morning a precious woman told me that her and her husband sat through the night, read the poems and stories and were riveted. Thank you, readers from the bottom of my heart you are simply amazing.
5. Do you want each book to stand on its own, or are you trying to build a body of work with connections between each book?
Answer - This I have been asked by my publisher and honestly, I am never sure. I guess they have a scarlet thread that connects them, but I am proud to say I believe they are a bit different every time.
6. What was an early experience where you learned that language had power?
Answer - As a child, books were my friends; they captivated me, taught me about language, travel and dreams. I have always scribbled.
7. Do you hear from your readers much? What kinds of things do they say?
Answer - Well, they say beautiful things - I would love to hear from more of them! Hearing that one story or poem impacted someone’s life, makes that so worthwhile.
8. How would you express your journey as an Author?
Answer - My journey as an author has at times been fraught with heartache and tears. It is getting better.
9. What other things do you love than this writing?
Answer - Stories, art, seeing people succeed. For example, this year I am helping someone else write their book. I love fireplaces, snow and strong wing. My eclectic garden filled in a small space with flowers and fruit trees in-between. I love the sea and mountains but most of all and never last, I love God - He completes me and fills my life.
10. And last, What advice do you have for writers?
Answer - Never ever, ever give up. Search until you find a Sandi Wilson, a Sparklemoon Publishing, carry on writing no matter what the world says. God has a plan for you that you cannot even imagine!!
Thankyou for the opportunity and the book, you guys should definitely give this a read.
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