Tell us about your book .
Do we willingly sabotage opportunities for true love and happiness? MARY POSER is an exposé of self-inflicted suffering. On the surface MARY POSER is a fun and frolicking love story. Underneath this is a message of hope and inspiration for anyone who feels stuck in a vortex of anxiety and self-harm.
There's troubled love in Music City, USA. Despite deeply entrenched obstacles, Mary falls for a visiting Bollywood director, Simha Das. A near-fatal car crash leads to questions about who or what intervenes to save her. There's a proposal, but Mary must reveal a dangerous secret.
Tell us about your other books.
Film script: Le Saut de L'Ange (2011) Trinity Productions. See www.angelsleap.com
What is your writing journey like, where and when did you start? Are you a writer by choice or by chance?
I'm a writer by choice although I feel I am more of a story teller than a writer. Writing is just a means of telling a story.
As a new author, what is your favorite part of the writing/publishing process? Least favorite?
Favorite: The bubble. There's a story inside a big bubble. The bubble isn't events lined up in a story. Its all the events and ideas for the story just floating around in the bubble.
Least favorite: Trying to arrange the bubble elements into a story line.
Are you an avid reader as well? What kind of books do you read? What is your frequency of reading?
I'm more of a film watcher. I read sporadically. I love poetry and fairytales.
Which is your favorite book and why?
I don't think I have a favorite book. The books that influenced me the most were non-fiction: The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. These books shaped my understanding of how our stories and define us.
Do you pursue any other profession apart from writing? How do you manage everything? How do you find family time amidst all this?
I' often volunteer in community centres and I'm a keen outdoors person. There's plenty of family time for me as the writing is usually at some ungodly hour in the night.
What does your writing space look like?
I write a lot in cafes.
How do you overcome writer’s block?
I'm 'a gusher'. No problem with that. (Haha)
What motivated you to write this book?
I experienced relationships where self-sabotage was a leading factor. I wanted to talk about this hidden behavior.
How long did you take to finish this book? What was the process like?
It took 6 years. I wrote the script first. The book, being my first, was a laborious process to flesh out. Rewarding though!
What are you hoping people to gain from your book?
The reviews thankfully say what I was hoping for. People are genuinely moved by the internal and external struggles of Mary and the essence of relationships are claimed to be viewed differently by some readers.
What were some of the challenges you faced on the road to publication?
Finishing!
What kind of research have you done for the book?
I spent a lot of time in Nashville!
Any story behind deciding the title of this book?
Mary Poser is a play on words for mariposa, which is Spanish for 'butterfly'. Additionally, in the book, I define a poser as, 'someone who seeks social approval by mastering stereotypical behaviour'. So there's a lot in this title!
Why should we read your book?
What I love about the arts is that the finished product is a gift from the artist that can be accepted or rejected by the public. I hope you and your readers accept my gift to you, but it is up to you.
Do you have any blog or website the readers can visit?
Yes, it's at www.maryposer.com
What advice do you have for budding writers?
Go for it! Don't wait for anything to be perfect. The story reveals itself as you embark on the journey. So, like life, make it about the journey and not the destination.
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