Which of your books was your favorite
to write? Why?
My current work
in progress is always my favorite. I think it’s because I just go full bore
committed to each story. I get enthralled by the setting or the magic or
whatever and revel in the discovery process. I also always feel like I’m
striving to hone my craft, so each new book is a chance to learn from what
worked or didn’t in the previous story. That is something that keeps me
motivated and interested.
What are your hobbies (besides
writing)?
I love sky watching.
I even throw heavenly happenings gatherings on my front lawn. Cuddled up in a
blanket, sipping hot cocoa, and watching light streak across the sky is my
favorite thing to do with my family and friends. But it does feed the reader in
me that loves the unknown.
What is your favorite Bible verse?
Why?
My favorite
verse is Micah 6:8 because it’s pretty self-explanatory as to what kind of
behavior expected of me. If I seek justice, that would take integrity and
honesty. If I am to love mercy, then that would mean I give grace and have
compassion and understand mistakes. And finally, If I were to walk humbly with
my God, then that means He is first and foremost as is His plan for me. Overall
that verse has resonated with me since my teens.
If you could travel to another period
in time, which era would you choose?
Definitely
the future. There’s something about the ‘what if’ factor of futuristic fiction
or science fiction that just resonates with me so I would love to see what’s
around the corner, figuratively. Did we embrace clean energy, are we at war,
did we make it to another planet…? I would love to know.
What do you enjoy most about writing
books?
My father
once called me a professional daydreamer and I really like that. Bringing to
life the adventures and characters parading around my head for others to enjoy
or react to is so fulfilling to me. It reminds me a lot of cooking in terms of
making something for people I care about. I truly love creating something and
sharing it in the hopes that others get joy out of it too.
@raquelbyrnes: https://twitter.com/
Author Site: http://raquelbyrnes.com/
Amazon: The Tremblers
I love the discovery process of writing, too! And your heavenly happenings gatherings sound so fun!
ReplyDeleteThey are definitely fun...and cold. :)
DeleteHi Raquel,
ReplyDeleteI think "professional daydreamer" fits a writer. We always have stories interrupting our thoughts. I'm reading "The Tremblers' now. Wow!
Thanks so much, Barbara! I hope you enjoy it. :)
DeleteThank you so much for hosting me! What fun questions. :)
ReplyDelete