Doty
the Donkey looks like a great
children's book. Any plans for a series of similar books?
Yes,
I plan on doing a series. As a matter of fact, my next publication
on “Doty the Donkey” (who will be the main fictional character on
all my books), will most likely take place in early to mid 2019. That
will be book #2 in starting a series for children aged 4-8 years old.
What
do you think makes a great children's story?
What
I loved about a children’s book that makes a great story is
that
all my short stories will rhyme for kids to better grasp and
understand the story line better. To me, it makes it more fun and
interesting for kids to listen and read.
What
inspired you when writing Doty
the Donkey?
All
my fiction short-stories are Bible related events. My goal is to
hope that all children will learn more of what is in the Bible at a
young age. Getting to know about God early in life for all children
is something I hope to achieve. That is why I chose “Doty the
Donkey” as a fictional character for children to relate. Using
Doty’s perspective is something I want kids to enjoy and learn
from.
What
are your ambitions for your writing career? Full time? Part time?
I
write short stories for kids on my spare time. My ambition is to see
what this takes me in getting my children’s stories out there for
kids to read and to learn more about God, Jesus and Mary.
When
did you decide to become a writer?
I
decided to become a writer 3 years ago. I say about late summer,
2014. My first publication came out in October, 2017 with my first
children’s book called “Doty the Donkey—A Flight to Egypt,”
which is the start of my series of “Doty the Donkey.”
When
writing Doty
the Donkey
did anything stand out as particularly challenging?
The
most challenging part in writing my short stories for kids is to get
my storyline to rhyme. Some parts were easy, but I have to admit,
there were a few areas that were tough. But I managed through and
was very happy with the results afterward.
What
do you like to do when not writing?
In
the summer, I like to work on my flower garden. Drinking my hazelnut
coffee on my porch with friends is something I enjoy every year. In
the winter, I enjoy watching old movies, especially around the
holidays with friends.
How
can readers discover more about you and your work?
Not
only does my book (and more in the future) sell through Amazon and
Barnes & Noble, I have a website www.dotythedonkey.com
where you can also order from. There I post articles on a weekly or
bi-weekly basis explaining more about who I am as an author, and how
I came up with a fiction name, “Doty” etc. You can check it out
and let me know what you think. Thank you.