Category Archives: Author Q&A

How did you celebrate your book launch?

Q: Your book Blue Mountain Rose was officially launched on Shakespeare’s birthday, April 23, 2025. A book launch is a big milestone in a book’s life. How did you celebrate? A: My first idea for launching Blue Mountain Rose was to throw a party at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, where my love for Shakespeare’s playsContinueContinue reading “How did you celebrate your book launch?”

When is the “Blue Mountain Rose” launch event and how can I participate?

Q: I hear that a book launch event is a special thing in the life of a book. What’s your launch event, and can I participate? A: You’re right that a book launch event is special. It can be like a birthday party for a book, and who doesn’t love birthday parties? Blue Mountain RoseContinueContinue reading “When is the “Blue Mountain Rose” launch event and how can I participate?”

What does it mean to “complete the canon”?

Q: Your author bio says you’re on a quest to “complete the canon” and you have four plays to go. What does it mean to “complete the canon,” and which four plays haven’t you seen? A: Generally speaking, there are 38 plays in Shakespeare’s “canon,” the accepted group of an author’s related works. (Authorities disagreeContinueContinue reading “What does it mean to “complete the canon”?”

Did you use beta readers as you created “Blue Mountain Rose”?

The author discusses the importance of beta readers in refining early drafts of “Blue Mountain Rose.” These early readers provided significant character and plot critiques that motivated the author to revise the manuscript, ultimately leading to a version that was ready for copy editing.

When did you first get interested in Shakespeare’s plays?

Q: When did you first get interested in Shakespeare’s plays, and why? A: I was never frightened of Shakespeare. I know a lot of people have a bad first experience with his plays for one reason or another, which makes me feel sad. But my introduction was perfect for me, and I’m grateful for that.ContinueContinue reading “When did you first get interested in Shakespeare’s plays?”