#ThisorThatThursday Author Interview with Deborah Doland Hunt
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I’d like to welcome author Deborah Doland Hunt to the blog today for #ThisorThatThursday!
A few of your favorite things: I love puppies, dinosaurs, hiking, and the beach.
Things you need to throw out: Tablecloths and dishes. I have tons but hardly ever use them.
Things you need for your writing sessions: I need my laptop, notebook, pen, and coffee or herbal tea blend.
Things that hamper your writing: I am easily distracted so it could be anything but social media and texting.
Things you love about writing: I love sharing my books and passion for writing.
Things you hate about writing: I am somewhat impatient, so the waiting is the hardest part; waiting for an acceptance or rejection and then the time it takes for your book to be published.
Hardest thing about being a writer: Not being able to find a publisher who loves your story as much as you do.
Easiest thing about being a writer: I have tons of ideas so never really experience writer's block.
Things you never want to run out of: I never want to run out of ideas for new stories.
Things you wish you’d never bought: My porcelain collector dolls.
Favorite foods: I love shrimp and scallops and oranges.
Things that make you want to gag: I would have to say cottage cheese
Favorite music or song: I am very eclectic and like most types of music.
Music that drives you crazy: Although there are a few songs that I like in these genres I am not a big fan of the Blues or Heavy Metal.
Favorite beverage: I love my own blend of herbal teas.
Something that gives you a sour face: I would have to say lemon juice but I love the aroma and lemon that has been added to teas and other food.
Favorite smell: I love the smell of lavender and lilacs.
Something that makes you hold your nose: Fertilizer
Last best thing you ate: Swordfish
Last thing you regret eating: Way too many starburst fruit chews during a stressful time.
Favorite books (or genre): I love children’s books and mysteries.
Books you wouldn’t buy: I wouldn’t buy historical romance
Favorite things to do: Walking along the surf on Montauk.
Things you’d run through a fire or eat bugs to get out of doing: Although I would love to go up in a hot air balloon, I know I would be petrified to actually do it.
Best thing you’ve ever done: Having children is the best thing I have ever done.
Biggest mistake: One of my biggest mistakes was signing book contracts without legal advice.
The coolest person you’ve ever met: Henry Winkler
The celebrity who didn’t look like he/she did in pictures/video: Kelly Ripa is actually much smaller in person than she looks on television.
About Deborah:
Bio Deborah Hunt is a writer and nursing professor and dean who lives in New York. She considers herself an eclectic writer as she writes in multiple genres. She has published several nursing books, award winning children’s books, and a self-care book. She writes every day and loves attending book events to share her books, journey as a writer, and passion for writing. She loves the beach, puppies, dinosaurs, mysteries, and books. She enjoys painting, gardening, hiking, and cooking and hopes to own a farm one day filled with rescue dogs, chickens, and baby goats. Her personal quote is
"May you always have a book to read and a story to hold in your heart." ~D. D. Hunt
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