Ask the Author: Sharon E. Laker
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Sharon E. Laker
That's a good question, with so many good books to choose from it's hard to answer. But, after a bit of thought, without a doubt, I would have to say, the world of the Railway Mice of Countesthorpe.
Countesthorpe is where I grow up, so I have a lot of good memories from this small village. Plus I love my characters who reflect the rich personalities of people that I had the pleasure of getting to know over the years.
As far as what I would do, thats easy. First, I'd have to get use to being a mouse and give myself a name. Then I'd explore the old railway station and go find my characters. Of course I have a inside 'track' on where they live! I'd do all the things that the mice do in my book. Play, is something that's at the top of their list, so I know I would have lots of fun. After a couple of days spent with the mice I would have to go take a tour of the village. Along the way I'd visit George the poet who's a pig, Owl, the great long eared owl, who doesn't eat mice!, Of course the fairies who live at the paddock would be a must to visit. Also the wonderful Mr. Pickles who is a reflection of someone I loved dearly; my grandfather. It would be an adventure, something worth writing about. Who knows, I might do just that!
Countesthorpe is where I grow up, so I have a lot of good memories from this small village. Plus I love my characters who reflect the rich personalities of people that I had the pleasure of getting to know over the years.
As far as what I would do, thats easy. First, I'd have to get use to being a mouse and give myself a name. Then I'd explore the old railway station and go find my characters. Of course I have a inside 'track' on where they live! I'd do all the things that the mice do in my book. Play, is something that's at the top of their list, so I know I would have lots of fun. After a couple of days spent with the mice I would have to go take a tour of the village. Along the way I'd visit George the poet who's a pig, Owl, the great long eared owl, who doesn't eat mice!, Of course the fairies who live at the paddock would be a must to visit. Also the wonderful Mr. Pickles who is a reflection of someone I loved dearly; my grandfather. It would be an adventure, something worth writing about. Who knows, I might do just that!
Sharon E. Laker
My roots are calling me back home. Why, I don't know, only time will tell.
Sharon E. Laker
Writers block is a hard one. I simply set my writing aside and wait for something to inspire me.
Sharon E. Laker
My new title, Author, is kind of cool. Never in a million years would I think I would be called a author. What blows me away is the thought that everyone out there is now looking at the inside of my head! At first I felt very exposed. 'What if everyone thinks my book is rubbish!' I thought to my self. It's like having cold feet before your wedding.
Once the feedback started coming back from my readers, all my fears were gone. The reviews I've had so far have been great. Not only do kids enjoy my book, but adults too.
Being a author is really cool.
Once the feedback started coming back from my readers, all my fears were gone. The reviews I've had so far have been great. Not only do kids enjoy my book, but adults too.
Being a author is really cool.
Sharon E. Laker
Writing is not something that comes easy for myself. I had major learning disabilities when I was a child. My spelling is bad! My grammar needs improvement too. But I'am a very creative person. I have really good ideas about stories, crafts, how to put things together, design etc. This is my strong area.
My advice to new writers is,' GO FOR IT. ' If I can do it, anyone can do it.
My advice to new writers is,' GO FOR IT. ' If I can do it, anyone can do it.
Sharon E. Laker
I loved reading books to my own children when they were young. My daughter, Melanie, always enjoyed the stories I made up as much as the books we read.
"Mum you should write a book." She'd tell me. She was my spark, I guess you could say.
"Mum you should write a book." She'd tell me. She was my spark, I guess you could say.
Sharon E. Laker
I'm working on a second book about The Railway Mice of Countesthorpe.
Sharon E. Laker
The idea for the book came to me in a dream.
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