EA: First, congratulations on your release today.When did you realize that writing was something you wanted to do?
TD: Thank you SO much! Each new release day is a wonderful feeling. Today was Book Release #6 for me, I am so grateful and humbled by each accomplishment. I had an awesome English teacher in high school. After a few assignments in her class, I was smitten with writing. I found it to be very therapeutic, it still is today.
EA: Who are your biggest influences to becoming a writer?
TD: I am an avid reader. My favorites include the works of Dr. Maya Angelou, Terry McMillan, Alice Walker, W. E. B. Du Bois.
EA: What is the concept of What's Love Anyways? Lexi's Poetic Journal?
TD: Lexi is the main character in my first novel; this project is her diary of sorts as she goes through a roller coaster of emotions. She is torn between her first love and the Mr. Right who made her believe in love again.
EA: In your opinion, is the process of writing a novel easy?
TD: Absolutely not, you not only have the task of capturing your reader and entertaining them; but also making sure that the story in your head relays on paper.
EA: Which would you consider more challenging? Writing a novel or poetry?
TD: For me, writing a novel. It’s fun, exciting and definitely challenging.
EA: What can readers expect next from Tanya Deloatch?
TD: The novel featuring Lexi’s story. Love Takes Time – Lexi’s Heart, as well as another book of poetry with my collaboration partner.
EA: What advice would you give to aspiring poets/authors?
TD: Write from your heart, do not try to be or mirror someone else. Don’t get discouraged, keep writing!
EA: Finally, tell the readers why What's Love Anyways? Lexi's Poetic Journal is a must buy.
TD: The revelations the main character Lexi goes through in her poetic diary will have you wondering if she really knows what love is. I believe my writing style has improved and expanded with this book, and will lead readers to check out my first novel Love Takes Time - Lexi's Heart. This book is an insightful, yet realistic view into love, relationships, heartbreak, and hope.
Epilogue
Most authors, including myself, share the same sentiment of writing being therapeutic. I'm a big proponent of writing from the heart, creating and sticking with your own approach, not trying to emulate someone else, or allowing someone's criticism to deter you. I thank Tanya for speaking with me today. For more on Tanya, and her novels, visit her Amazon page in the link below.
Amazon Author Page: Tanya Deloatch
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Anna Waddell
This is very impressive and expressive. I so much enjoyed this interview from the beginning to the end. You're awesomely awesome, my adorable Queen Goddess, Author Tanya Deloatch. I'm proud of you, always!
ReplyDeleteI honestly appreciate you from something deeper than the bottom of my heart.
I thank you for the opportunity to bleed ink with you, which gave birth to our first collection of poetry collaborations, "Anchor Of My Heart."
You deserve for me to let you know, working with you has really expanded my scope of writing.
Indeed, you're my fountain of knowledge where I drink from. You've quenched my thirst for words and have turned me into a spring of beautiful words. Now, hear me flow. Pen up, head bows. Respect!