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Hello Rita. Your travel photos are impressive. So many countries and such good shots! I notice you interview authors. It makes for a good read. I like the format. I have written three short sex romance books. Would you like to interview me? I am at https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21286250.H_Atmenmeer Hope to speak soon. Cheers, H.
Rita Lee Chapman Hi H. Thanks for your kind comments and for your interest in being a guest author on my website. Yes, I'd be pleased to interview you. I've sent you the questions.
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Who is your favorite fictional couple, and why?
Rita Lee Chapman My favourite fictional couple would have to be Meggie and Father Ralph de Bricassart in The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough. I still get goose bumps thinking about their love.
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I can see from your photo that you have visited Egypt which must give your book Missing in Egypt an authentic flavour. Was there an incident that sparked your imagination to write the book?
Rita Lee Chapman Hi Anna. There wasn't an incident as such, but I was blown away by the Valley of the Kings. It is so - I hesitate to use the word 'desolate', but it is a world on its own. The Valley is unique and mysterious and yet quite peaceful. When I was trying to decide what to write, my visit to Egypt made me think that this was the perfect country in which to set a mystery.
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How long is the way between writer's mind and hand? Best regards: A. Tomov – junior
Rita Lee Chapman I'm a pretty fast typist so it's not long for me! In fact I usually sit down to the computer to write with no idea in my mind where the story is going and it writes itself!
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Who is the hardest genre in literature? Best regards: A. Tomov – junior
Rita Lee Chapman Hi Alexandar. I think most authors would agree that comedy would be the hardest genre to write in - unless you are a comedian by profession.
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How do you get inspired to write?
Rita Lee Chapman I have a vivid imagination and wild dreams!
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What’s the best thing about being a writer?
Rita Lee Chapman Seeing your work in print in paperback form.
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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?
Rita Lee Chapman I wanted to write something that would appeal to men as well as women and everyone likes a mystery. I am an avid reader so I suppose stories I have read and TV series I have watched must have an effect.
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What are you currently working on?
Rita Lee Chapman I'm writing a mystery this time and of course marketing is almost a full-time occupation.
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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?
Rita Lee Chapman Just do it! Now that you can self-publish everyone can see their words in print. One other piece of advice we all learn the hard way - edit, edit and edit again.
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How do you deal with writer’s block?
Rita Lee Chapman I sit down at the computer and resolve to write a page about something and the story tends to write itself!
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