Earla Mhae asked Rhodora M. Fitzgerald:

Thank you so much for your response, ma'am. These are my questions😊 1. While writing, do you see yourself as the main character of the story? 2. What other stories of yours that you can recommend for me? 3. What could be the reason why you wrote the 'Chasing Sunsets'? 4. What are your advices to those young people like me who dream to be a famous author in the future? Thank you so much, Ma'am😊

Rhodora M. Fitzgerald Hi Earla,
Your first question is very interesting and thought provoking. My answer to this question is Yes, most of the time. It helps to put yourself in the midst of the story and I actually try to put myself a little bit into all of the characters. It helps to make them real.
2) I have written a middle grad series that you might enjoy. It's an adventure story of 4 kids visiting the land of imagination. The first book in the series is called "Willow Crossing" and the second book is called "Quest for the Glow". I am currently editing the third and final book, "Nameless Nickels".
3) I was inspired to write Chasing Sunsets while on a plane heading west. The sun was setting as we flew, which made the sunset last a very long time. I remember thinking how life and death resemble the rising and setting of the sun.... and the idea for Chasing Sunsets just came to me.
4)Everyone has stories within them... my advice? Pay attention to the world around you, use the things you see, hear, taste and smell. Share your experiences, and always write it in your own unique style. Constructive criticism is always a good thing, but it's also important to always tell your story in YOUR own way.
Thanks for your questions!

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