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Author Website: http://jenniferculbreth.wix.com/jenniferculbreth
Author Interview
1) What
author(s) influenced your writing?
I grew up
reading the classics. I fell in love with Mr. Darcy and Gatsby before the
playboys like Christian Grey and Gavin Blake had even been thought of. Now,
don’t get me wrong… I love a schmexy CEO just as much as the next girl. But I
not only fell in love with the characters in the classic literature that
littered the small book case in my room, most importantly I fell in love with
the words. The beautiful words that brought the story to life. Authors such as
Jane Austen, Leo Tolstoy, and Robert Louis Stevenson were my main influencers.
The most influential authors for me, for their support and guidance, have been
Gail McHugh and Teresa Gableman. When I started this journey I was scared to
death, alone as I knew no authors, and clueless. I reached out asking for help
to a number of authors whose books I had read and enjoyed and both Gail and
Teresa graciously answered back. I truly have to say if it hadn’t been for them
motivating me to take the leap I wouldn’t be where I am in this journey today.
2.) What
tips do you have for someone who is thinking about writing a book?
To go for it!
Never in a hundred years would I have imagined I would be able to call myself a
published author. It doesn’t matter what background you come from, or what your
walk of life is. I grew up a tomboy who hunted and fished, and yes I still do
to this day. I went to college first to join the Police Force and then
graduated with a degree in Business thanks to the coaxing of my family. However
I have had no formal training to become a writer. I had a passion. One that I
embraced and stayed focused on and this journey for me will never end.
If you are
considering self-publishing and you have the creativity, thick skin, and
motivation to find the answers you need you have already met half the battle.
The publishing world is full of amazing creative minds, being able to think
outside of the box and explore new story lines and characters is important.
Along with having thick skin. The Indie Author world can be tough and you have
to really be able to take criticism. You will at some point get less than
pleasant reviews, you will have those who want your cover to look a certain
way, or want your story to go differently. But you have to always keep the
spark alive and remind yourself that not every reader will fall in love with
your book; and that’s ok. You will have readers who will love your work support
you and those are the ones that truly matter.
I am always
available to help in any way that I can to give advice and guidance to anyone
interested in becoming an Indie Author. I have been blessed to have the amount
of support from others through this journey and the most humbling part is being
able to pass the torch sort of speak. I can always be reached via fb or email.
3.) What
do you do for fun?
Growing up in a rural area there wasn’t a lot to do
for fun. We made the best of it though driving along dirt roads, hunting,
fishing, and having cook outs with friends and family. We are all avid SEC
Football fans and enjoy the family rivalries during the fall. Go Gators! I am
lucky to come from a huge family and I love spending time with them. Two years
ago I married First Class Petty Officer Culbreth and have been blessed to have
an amazing partner in life. He inspires me, teaches me, and motivates me every
day. I am very lucky to have him in my life.
We just moved to Colorado Springs and look forward
to being able to enjoy the mountains and the outdoors here. Being a Florida
native for more than 26 years you can imagine my thrill in looking forward to
the snow! Hopefully before that happens we will be able to travel up and enjoy
the sights of Cripple Creek and Pike’s Peak.
I would have to say my favorite hobby would be
trying new foods. I don’t know if you would consider that a hobby but as often
as I eat I think we can categorize it as such! I have a slight obsession with
s’mores… I love Indian cuisine, and Gordon Ramsey is my favorite person to
watch on TV. I look forward to heading up to the bakery I have heard so much about
in Woodland Park and trying a bacon maple twist!
4.)
What
is your favorite movie?
I absolutely LOVE movies with action. That is one of
the primary reasons why my books contain elements of suspense. I have to have
something that keeps me on the edge of my seat. My favorite movie is Act of
Valor. I balled in the movie theatre (only movie to ever make me do that), I
cry like a baby every time I watch it at home, and even when I read the book. I
can stand in the same places as those wives being married to an active duty US
Navy Sailor myself. I can feel their pain, their angst, and their sadness. I
love movies that draw me in like that.
5.)
If
you were going out on a hot date what would it be?
Well, as most of you know I am just a down home
country girl. Born and raised in the backwoods. So if I could choose any date
it would probably be taking my huge, lifted, SUV out in the mud! Bonfire, good
friends, apple pie moonshine, old country on the radio, and my hubby to cuddle
next to. Of course at some point someone will have to make me s’mores…
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