Prompted, Prodded, Published is a hybrid nonfiction/fiction book divided into two parts.
The first section is a writing book about who needs them, what they are, when they are most beneficial, where to find them, why they are necessary, and how to use them. It also includes a chapter of prompts to exercise writing skills.
The second section is an anthology of 76 examples of how different writers used the thirty prompts. Each chapter begins with the prompt and an introduction followed by the stories.
The first part of the book will prompt you to be more creative in your writing.
The second part will prompt a reaction from all of your emotions.
Debra R. Sanchez has moved over thirty times and has lived in five states in two countries...so far. She and her husband have three adult children, seven grandchildren, and a dog.
She leads and attends various writing groups in North West PA, and also hosts writing retreats.
Her writing has won awards at writers conferences in various genres, including children’s stories, poetry, fantasy, fiction, and creative nonfiction.
Her bilingual picture book, "And My Mother Cried/Y Mi Mamá Lloró" was published in 2017 and was honored as "Best Children's Book of 2017" at The Author Zone Awards in October, 2017.
Her poetry collection "Raw & Unfinished" received an award from The Author Zone in 2018.
Her bilingual children's book "Snow Pants for Isabella/Pantalones de Nieve para Isabella" won "Best Children's Book" from The Author Zone in 2020.
Her hybrid book "Prompted, Prodded, Published: How Prompts Can Help All Writers" (part writing guide and part anthology) was published in 2017 and also won an award at The Author Zone Awards.
Her play "Pages" ("Páginas") was published in 2016 in both English and Spanish.
Several of her other plays and monologues have been produced and published. Other works have been published in literary magazines, newspapers, and anthologies.