#ThisorThatThursay Interview with Author Donna M. Cramer
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Today, I would like to welcome author, Donna M. Cramer, to the blog for #ThisorThatThursday!
Things you need for your writing sessions: I need coffee, time and a quiet environment.
Things that hamper your writing: Having too many appointments, noise, and self-doubt
Hardest thing about being a writer: It is a solitary activity without a lot of input from others unless you really reach out e.g. writer’s groups, conferences, etc.
The easiest thing about being a writer: having the privilege to express my thoughts and hopefully to help others. When the words flow through my fingertips, there is no better feeling.
Favorite foods: Anything Mexican or Italian
Things that make you want to gag: Not too much. I like food and like to try new foods. Not a fan of liver, though!
Favorite music or song: I’m a big Barry Manilow fan. I tend to really love his lesser-known work such as “All The Time” and “Please Don’t Be Scared.”
Music that drives you crazy: Not a fan of rap especially some of the misogynistic stuff.
Last best thing you ate: Delicious tacos from my favorite restaurant: Sol Toro.
Last thing you regret eating: A cream filled donut – way too sweet.
The last thing you ordered online: 12 small stuffed lions to go with my book series about Lester Lion.
The last thing you regret buying: A sweater ordered online. It looked cute, but when will I learn I need to try clothes on first!
Things you’d walk a mile for: A new book, almost any book, but especially one from my favorite authors such as Jodi Picoult, Lisa Jewell and Liane Moriarty.
Things that make you want to run screaming from the room: Politics especially disrespect directed toward others. We are all human.
Things you always put in your books: Names of people I know.
Things you never put in your books: Actual events that occurred
Things to say to an author: Tell me about your book. I understand the point you were trying to make.
Things to say to an author if you want to be fictionally killed off in their next book: Who helped you write it? Did you write it yourself?
Favorite things to do: Read, followed by writing at a very close second.
Things you’d run through a fire or eat bugs to get out of doing: Go to the doctor, although I do go when I need to!
Best thing you’ve ever done: Pursue my writing, never give up and get published!
Biggest mistake: Doubting myself and listening to others. Writing was never a waste of time because here I am now with two children’s books published and one adult novel. There are more on the way!
The coolest person you’ve ever met: Barry Manilow
The celebrity who didn’t look like he/she did in pictures/video: Rod Stewart much shorter than I thought, much shorter than me.
The nicest thing a reader said to you: Your book made a difference in my life.
The craziest thing a reader said to you: Did you really kidnap a baby? My novel is about a kidnapped boy. It is fiction, not a confession.
About Donna:
Donna M. Cramer is a retired special education teacher who lives in Massachusetts. She worked with young special needs students (preschool – first grade) for over 20 years. She sustained a life-altering brain injury while working at school, which forced her to retire early from teaching. Paul Is Missing is her first adult novel to be published. Donna has loved writing since childhood. Following her brain injury and during a long recovery, she came to realize that hope is so essential even during traumatic situations. Her brand is hope. She is also writing a series of children’s books featuring the character of Lester Lion. She stays busy writing, doing yoga and walking on the beach. She lives with her husband and two Maine Coon cats. Never give up, and always believe in hope!
Let’s Be Social:
Website: http://authordonnamcramer.com
Instagram: @donca4
