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Today I’ll be hosting author Lia Ginno in my blog. She is a seasoned author with 8 children’s books in credit. Her latest release, Turmeric and Magic is now available on Amazon.com.

Lia Ginno is a retired college lecturer in Child development and she has been writing for years, every time she has a moment. At the beginning for children (pen name Lia Ginno). Her published writing started with the first book in 2006 – The LEGENDS and the Inca Crystals the first of a trilogy of magical adventures. It was a semi-finalist in the Brit Awards. The publishing company amalgamated with another firm that stopped advertising it so she bought back the rights and self-published it. Then she followed up with the second book – The LEGENDS saving the Rainforest Orchid. Then next, the third The LEGENDS and the Bible Code Quest. To date, she has published eight children’s books. Two of her books The Gallant Three, and the latest Turmeric and Magic are stories that show positive image escapades for children with disabilities. She wrote these because she never saw such books in her workplaces, years back! And there are still very few books that show them being hero’s, not just as ‘token,’ characters in a story. However, she had a mountain of unfinished stories for adults fading away in note pads and in files on her laptop. So, in 2012, she published her award-winning debut sexy novel Set my Soul on Fire (pen name Celia). Next, she wrote a romantic thriller, Flashback, that has not been as successful. Her latest release, just launched, is a romantic mystery set in Spain, Spanish Roots, that is selling well so far.

It is my pleasure to welcome Ms Lia Ginno to this episode of the author interview.

When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?

In school, I wanted to be a journalist.

How long have you been writing?

Since childhood, however, I had my first book published in 2007 The LEGENDS and the INCA Crystals First of a trilogy.

What inspired you to write Turmeric and Magic?

I used to work with children who had disabilities and there were not, and still, there are very few stories that have them as the main character with dreams.

You can now purchase and kindle and paperback version of Turmeric and Magic from Amazon.com

What is the most difficult part of your artistic process?

Finding the right illustrator that has the vision to go with my story. Tamsin has achieved this with beautiful interpretation.

Who is your favourite author and why?

Difficult. I like so many. Roald Dahl, I loved his humour. Jodi Picoult, Khaled Hosseini.

What inspires you to get out of bed each day?

The sunshine peeps through the curtains. I live in Spain for most of the year.

If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?

Creative, optimistic, nutty.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

As I do not find writing emotionally draining or stressful this is hard to answer. I find to a certain extent that writing is calming and fun. I love my characters and they drive my story. My tip would be to write what you like to read and enjoy. Don’t worry about what the latest ‘read’ might be just write what is in your imagination.

Are you working on anything at the present you would like to share with your readers about?

I am considering writing a series of bilingual books for primary children. You can follow me on Instagram @liaginnobooks to keep up-to-date about my new projects.

Today I’ll be hosting Atlanta based acclaimed women’s fiction and romance author DL White on my blog. Her new book “Brunch at Ruby’s” is available at Amazon.com and her website booksbydlwhite.com for purchase.

Me: What inspired you to start writing Brunch at Ruby’s?

DL: I was a member of a long-running brunch group (still going, ten years strong) and was so moved and inspired by the women in our group. We are all from different backgrounds, careers, walks of life but always have wisdom and a good word for each other. They are among the women I go to when I need rock-solid guidance and camaraderie. I also took a lot from current events at the time I was writing the book. There was a local scandal that was all over the news and I started to think what if???? And my writer’s brain took over from there.

Me: When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?

DL: I think I was maybe in grade 3, when we had to do spelling words and use them in a sentence, so the teacher knew we understood the meaning of the word. I would loop my sentences together into one big story. My teacher LOVED that and I discovered that people thought that stuff I was doing to amuse myself was cool so I kept doing it.

Me: How long have you been writing?

DL: I’ve been writing for publication since 2011, but I’m a lifelong writer.

Me: What is the most difficult part of your artistic process?

DL: Original creation. Forming the story in my mind- some much of it comes to me as I am writing, then putting it on paper and making it sound the way I want it to sound.

Me: What is the most surprising thing you discovered while writing your book?

DL: There was so much that I didn’t know… people who don’t know writing think its really easy. You just sit down and the words come but it’s not like that, and there’s so much more to writing than writing.

Me: Who is your favorite author and why?

DL: I don’t really have a favorite, but I almost always mention Atlanta author Tayari Jones. She and her career are a blessing to me.

Me: What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?

DL: Terry McMillan and Eric Jerome Dickey for sure. Down to earth, realistic characters with a distinctive voice.

Me: Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

DL: It’s super hard to take this advice, but I’m going to offer it anyway: relax. The story will come. Build the habit of showing up to your writing job and the words will meet you.

Me: If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?

DL: Funny, personable, warm

Me: Are you working on anything at the present you would like to share with your readers about?

DL: Yes! I have a novel that I’m wrapping up now called The Never List, a romantic comedy about a woman who’s got a long list of things she’s never done and the man that wants to help her clear that list.

About the book

Three Friends. One City.Waiting to Exhale in the “A.”
Brunch at Ruby’s is warm, funny southern women’s fiction about finding and keeping love, lifelong friendships with women who are like sisters and the bonds between them that bend but don’t break.

Debra Macklin is the envy of her friends. She has it all: a successful career, a long marriage and a happy child, but she’s hiding an explosive secret that could not only shatter her perfect image but destroy her marriage and career.

Maxine Donovan is self-made, admittedly shallow and unapologetic, having overcome her past to live the life she deserves to live.But despite her success, she’s on a constant quest for Mr. Right. Handsome but aloof Malcolm Brooks could be The One, except his attentions are focused on someone else entirely. Does Maxine fight for him like she fought for everything else?

Renee Gladwell left a life and a handsome boyfriend to return to Atlanta and nurse her father and Gladwell Books back to health. Four years later, she’s struggling with his Alzheimer’s diagnosis and a bookstore that is in no shape to sell. Renee is in limbo, caring for a man who is slowly forgetting his past, including her. When she meets Malcolm Brooks, her life brightens, but is love ever worth risking a friendship?

Brunch at Ruby’s is Book One in a growing series set in the heart of Decatur, Georgia.

Purchase here: https://geni.us/BrunchatRuby

About the Author

Atlanta based women’s fiction and romance author DL White began seriously pursuing a writing career in 2011. She harbors a love for coffee and brunch, especially on a patio, but her true obsession is water– lakes, rivers, oceans, waterfalls! On the weekend, you’ll probably find her near water and if she’s lucky, on an ocean beach. When not writing books, she devours them. She blogs reviews and thoughts on writing and books at BooksbyDLWhite.com.