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Under the Influence
The perils and pitfalls of storytelling may predispose a writer to drink on the job. So many of the late, great published authors did. To cite a few: Dorothy Parker, James Joyce, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Jack Kerouac.
I’ll admit to tipping a bottle of iced coffee while presiding over the keyboard when composing. Preferably, Dunkin Donuts vanilla.
Regardless of what vice gets us through the day behind a closed door, I’ll wager that all creative folks proceed with their craft “under the influence” of someone we respect and admire who resonates in our soul.
I proceed under the influence of author, Ann Lamott, whose philosophy is to write books she’d love to come upon. Hence, she put the notion in my head to write the books I’d want to read.
'Blue Shoe,' which epitomizes Lamott’s knack for writing stories that are honest and revolve around spiritual transformations, families, secrets, and craziness—inspired me to go off my own deep end.
Under the influence, I’ve published and continue to compose Contemporary Women’s Fiction incorporating secrets and idiosyncrasies. In addition, I tap into significant issues affecting the lives of ordinary/ extraordinary, flawed women over forty who grapple with, confront, and overcome their personal dilemmas and become empowered to make profound life changes for the better.
*Who has exerted the most influence in your creative endeavors?
Eva’s Byte #251: My Reeling Thoughts
What principle guides your creativity from conception to completion?
A published author, my guiding principle is that of writing books I’d like to read. My preferred genre is Contemporary—distinguished for character-driven plots featuring flawed and feisty female protagonists over forty who come to terms with their drama, demons, and dilemmas along life’s precarious day-to-day journey.
Just how did I arrive at this guiding principle?
Simple!
My acquired taste for writing lit with grit incorporating intricate plot twists and turns, compelling characters, realistic outcomes, relatable themes, and snappy dialogue was honed from the reels of film noir.
Citing just a few flicks to give credit where due:
Casablanca (1942) – for its theme of heart-wrenching sacrifice.
Detour (1945) – for its cynical dialogue. A line spoken in character by Al Roberts, portrayed by Tom Neal—“That’s life. Whichever way you turn, fate sticks out a foot to trip you.”
The Big Sleep (1946) – for the plot’s escalating complexities.
On the Waterfront (1954) – for the protagonist’s struggles to heed his conscience.
Oftentimes, reader reviews substantiate what a writer has painstakingly set out to achieve. Humbled, I have copy/pasted a review excerpt for An Enlightening Quiche (2016).
Critiqued by a member of the Authors Talk About It team, awarding the book a 5-star badge:
A delicious quiche becomes the catalyst for profound epiphanies, insightful prose, and almost welcome enlightenment.
An Enlightening Quiche is far more intricate than it may seem to be; while a book based around baking a quiche may not sound like a page-turner, this book is so much more than that. Both main characters were complex and engaging, with detailed backstories and overwhelmingly believable narratives. To put it simply, they felt almost real. The plot itself was incredibly intriguing, littered with witty quips and fascinating social commentary. Although a bit too wordy at times, it was enjoyable from the first page to the last.
Eva Pasco crafted a real gem in An Enlightening Quiche. Her style of writing is uniquely fresh, while still maintaining a level of intelligence that is beyond impressive. Pasco hit the nail on the head with a winning combination of love, loss, friendship, humor, and a profoundly deep introspection that will surprise any reader. Just as Augusta and Lindsay did, An Enlightening Quiche's readers will get far more than they bargained for in this novel.
I’m reeling in gratitude!
Eva’s Authors Den Page: https://tinyurl.com/yycm7d2w
A published author, my guiding principle is that of writing books I’d like to read. My preferred genre is Contemporary—distinguished for character-driven plots featuring flawed and feisty female protagonists over forty who come to terms with their drama, demons, and dilemmas along life’s precarious day-to-day journey.
Just how did I arrive at this guiding principle?
Simple!
My acquired taste for writing lit with grit incorporating intricate plot twists and turns, compelling characters, realistic outcomes, relatable themes, and snappy dialogue was honed from the reels of film noir.
Citing just a few flicks to give credit where due:
Casablanca (1942) – for its theme of heart-wrenching sacrifice.
Detour (1945) – for its cynical dialogue. A line spoken in character by Al Roberts, portrayed by Tom Neal—“That’s life. Whichever way you turn, fate sticks out a foot to trip you.”
The Big Sleep (1946) – for the plot’s escalating complexities.
On the Waterfront (1954) – for the protagonist’s struggles to heed his conscience.
Oftentimes, reader reviews substantiate what a writer has painstakingly set out to achieve. Humbled, I have copy/pasted a review excerpt for An Enlightening Quiche (2016).
Critiqued by a member of the Authors Talk About It team, awarding the book a 5-star badge:
A delicious quiche becomes the catalyst for profound epiphanies, insightful prose, and almost welcome enlightenment.
An Enlightening Quiche is far more intricate than it may seem to be; while a book based around baking a quiche may not sound like a page-turner, this book is so much more than that. Both main characters were complex and engaging, with detailed backstories and overwhelmingly believable narratives. To put it simply, they felt almost real. The plot itself was incredibly intriguing, littered with witty quips and fascinating social commentary. Although a bit too wordy at times, it was enjoyable from the first page to the last.
Eva Pasco crafted a real gem in An Enlightening Quiche. Her style of writing is uniquely fresh, while still maintaining a level of intelligence that is beyond impressive. Pasco hit the nail on the head with a winning combination of love, loss, friendship, humor, and a profoundly deep introspection that will surprise any reader. Just as Augusta and Lindsay did, An Enlightening Quiche's readers will get far more than they bargained for in this novel.
I’m reeling in gratitude!
Eva’s Authors Den Page: https://tinyurl.com/yycm7d2w
