James Stevens "Fern Majestic And The Fall Of A Dragon" An Interview with James Steven's by Jason Foss

                                                                                    JAMES STEVENS

            "What makes a Great Author?  These Authors with the ability to capture our imagination and take it to places where we thought was impossible to go.  What makes them Great is a combination of a lot of things.  One of these important things that make a Great Author is the 'Spark' that motivates them.  Could be a person, place, or thing.  Sometimes a simple idea.  James Stevens is one of these Great Authors and he lets us know where he got his motivation."

                                                                                                          Jason E. Foss


Jason:                 "What motivated you to write 'Fern Majestic and The Fall of a Dragon?"


James:

                            "My muse. Simple. My children were my inspiration for Fern Majestic and The Fall of a Dragon; I wrote the story for them. My youngest son was the spark plug. He came to me one day and asked a simple question, “Dad, how do you start a story?” I answered with the introductory paragraph of my book. He loved it so much that he begged me to continue writing. Once my other two children became involved, the rest is history. They’re the ones that pressured me into publishing the story. And if my book fails... I will blame them. LOL! With all that said, my father instilled the love of fantasy in me. From a young age, Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien, was my fantasy bible. I still own the copies that my father handed down."


Jason:                  "Does the main character Fern remind you of yourself in any way and if so what is it about Fern that reminds you of yourself?"


James:    

                               "I have to admit that Fern is a mirror image of myself. Although unintentional, his characteristics and personality scream ‘James Stevens!’ He’s short tempered, though kind. He’s not the best looking guy around, but not a total slug. He wishes to do great things, though, stumbles along the way. And he treats his friends like family."


Jason:                    "Briefly describe "Fern Majestic and The Fall of a Dragon."


James:

                                "A fantastic story of friendship! Fern Majestic is a loner and an outcast. Living in the small village of Burdensville, outside the kingdom of Loustof, Fern soon finds himself trapped in a web of conspiracy. Manipulated by a cunning king, he’s tossed into an adventure that will test his new found friendships, his world of Harth, and his life. Will Fern rise to this destiny, and who will he be when it arrives? Underlying themes of bravery, friendship, compassion, bullying, racism, redemption, and karma are scattered throughout this multifaceted story."


Jason:              "What is your favorite thing about Fantasy that draws you in to being a Fantasy Enthusiast and your love of Dragons?"


James:            "The escape from reality. There is no other genre that can transport the reader like scifi/fantasy can. And a dragon... what better creature is there?! None!! Lol! They’re massive horned beasts that fly and breathe fire. I can’t think of anything more awesome than that!"

Jason:                   "For your fans and the readers that want to buy your new book where should they go to purchase it?"


James:

                              "My book is everywhere online: Amazon, Walmart, Target, Barnes and Noble, Books-A-Million... just to name a few. I also have books on-shelf at Barnes and Noble in Fairfax VA, Leesburg VA Loudoun One, and Sacramento CA."


                                                                                          CLOSING

               "So it was James Stevens children that motivated him to write such an Amazing book.  It is that spark of motivation that takes someone from writing a simple introductory paragraph, and gets them to keep writing all the way until "The End".  James lets us know his Father instilled the love of Fantasy in him.  Having "Lord Of The Rings" as your 'fantasy bible' at such a young age, you kind of get the idea, that person is going to take 'Fantasy' to the Next Level.  Chapter after Chapter the story of Fern Majestic takes your imagination on a Journey you don't want to end.  Go to Amazon.com or the other stores James mentions online and buy "Fern Majestic and the Fall of a Dragon"."


                                                                           Jason E. Foss
                                                                           Empowered-individuals.com
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A.R. Pearson "Wayfarer's Journey" An Interview by Jason E. Foss

                                                                                      A.R. PEARSON

                   "Great Authors have every reason to be proud at the end of a great story.  Inside that book that they just created is blood, sweat, tears, and plenty of sacrifice.  Understand that behind a great story with characters that have a Journey, there is a brave and resilient Author with a Journey of their own.  A.R. Pearson is one of these Amazing Authors and she lets us in on where her motivation came from."

                                                                                                     Jason E. Foss


Jason:             "What motivated you to write “Wayfarer’s Journey”?"


A.R.:

                       "When I was nineteen I became really ill. I had my first child, a daughter, in December 2000. I didn’t know at the time but the pregnancy had put a massive strain on my right kidney and sent it into failure.  I was in and out of hospital for three years, until the doctors worked out the problem and removed the kidney in 2003. It was during this time that I wrote The Wayfarer’s Journey.
My main character, Jack Orden, was my imaginary friend since primary school. I always wanted to turn him and his world into a written story. My hospital stays and operation recovery gave me the time I needed to write the book. It also helped me stay positive through the years of pain and illness.


Jason:            "If you had to choose, who is your favourite character, Jack or the Princess? Who can you relate to more and why?"


A.R.:

                       "Jack Orden! Jack is, without doubt, my favourite character. I love him. He grew up with me, and he is my saviour in many ways.  I relate most to Jack. He is not your typical hero. He has flaws, but he has a heart of gold. I think his sarcastic, honest, loyal personality was mirrored from my own. Maybe some of his short-temper too, although I don’t think mine is as bad as his is!"


Jason:           "For someone that would love your book, briefly describe “Wayfarer’s Journey".”


A.R.:

                      "An action-packed, fantasy fiction novel, following the journey of Jack Orden. He is a wayfarer running from his past. A brush with destiny brings a princess into his life and the discovery of a deadly plot within her palace. Jack decides to protect her, and finds himself caught up in the magical War of Power, which has been raging since the dawn of creation."


Jason:          "Do you have another book in the works? If so, what can you share with us about it?"


A.R.:

                    "The Wayfarer’s Journey is part one of a two-part story. The second book is called The Child of Light. It will be published around June 2019.  I can’t give you any details without spoiling the first half!"

Jason:          "For your many fans and those that want to read your book, where can they go to buy “Wayfarer’s Journey”?"

A.R.:

                      "The Wayfarer’s Journey is available in three formats: hardback, paperback and E book. You can purchase it on AuthorHouse UK, Amazon, Barnes and Noble. You can also preview the first five chapters for free on Google Play.  I am also proud to announce the creation of my brand new website! www.jackorden.com.  May I take this opportunity to thank everyone, who has bought my book, I really appreciate your support."


                                                                                      CLOSING

                 "A.R. Pearson was in and out of the hospital for three years after her first child.  Going through that kind of recovery process can make someone feel weak at times almost to the point of giving up.  Thankfully for all of us she used it as motivation!  She turned weakness into strength and pain into accomplishment.  She created an amazing character Jack Orden who has been with her many years before.  Now she returned the favor and gave Jack life and he now lives in this Great Novel.   So get to know this amazing character by clicking on the www.jackorden.com link above and go to Amazon.com and buy "The Wayfarer's Journey".


                                                                           Jason E. Foss
                                                                           Empowered-individuals.com
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Melanie Rodriguez "Child Of Blackwen" An Interview with Melanie Rodriguez by Jason E. Foss

                                                                               MELANIE RODRIGUEZ

              "Great Authors have this ability to answer their imagination back.  Characters can be in their head.  An idea.  A face.  A story.  A puzzle that just doesn't make sense to most people.  There are some Authors that not only see the character in their mind but they answer the character back.  They find the nearest pen and give the character Life.  They see the Idea.  They put a name to each face.  They decode a 1,000 piece puzzle of thoughts and a Novel is born.  Melanie Rodriguez is one of those Amazing Authors that gave each character life until The End.  Melanie shares with us where she gets her motivation from."

                                                                                                            Jason E. Foss


Jason:                  "What motivated you to write "Child of Blackwen"?"


Melanie:

                               "I've worked on this series since I was 13 years old! I always had the characters in my head, speaking to me and begging to have their stories told. I began to pen down Artemis and her band of misfits on a snowy day in the weight room of my high school in my Freshman year (sadly it was considered a "free" period, so those of us who had it that quarter usually just lazed about); I had this empty notebook in my backpack for a while and I realized that day it was meant to be for them. When my mom found the notebook and read what was inside after I told her what I had been working on, she told me it would have been a terrible waste to let this story go to waste; friends had said the same. You see, I have a terrible habit of starting stories and not finishing them. I made sure after that day to continue giving these characters the justice they deserve, draft after draft, year after year. I wouldn't have it any other way."


Jason:               "Out of all the characters in your book, which character can you relate to the most and why?"


Melanie:

                                 "It's very hard to say. I've had a lot of people who know me ask if I made Artemis after myself (which she is not; I refer to her as stronger than I am). I do however, tend to put a bit of myself in some of my characters and then enhance their traits! For example, Shadow, the famed "Chosen" elven soldier, has a strict code of honor that I admire greatly; I have one too, but he follows his far better than I can. Perhaps I can say that I relate to the struggles of my characters more than relating to one single character; Artemis is of two races, whereas I am biracial. She also struggled with being accepted by others; I did growing up and do face the occasional reverse ageism to this day. Talisa, the witch of the elves, has the youthful appearance even though she is technically a crone (you'll have to read why!); to my earlier comment of reverse ageism, I am nearly thirty years old and have the appearance of an eighteen year old. Netira, a Blackwen City dhampir, has a fierce loyalty to her lover and the fellow oppressed; I too, am fiercely loyal to those I love and stick up to those who try to push me down. Truthfully, I relate to many of my characters rather than just one."


Jason:           "For those book lovers that would love to read your book, briefly describe "Child of Blackwen".


Melanie:

                       "Child of Blackwen is a coming of age young adult fantasy novel that describes the journey of the orphan dhampir, Artemis Ravenwing, the half-vampire half-human hybrid, who discovers the truth of her bloodline while learning the dark secrets behind her mother's murder. She is joined by a famed "Chosen" elven soldier, Shadow, who has his own share of troubles, as well as her best friend and also an elf, Jack, who has a strange way about him in the ways of magic. Others join Artemis in her journey, each with their own troubles and all with the same task in mind; protect Artemis Ravenwing and to right the wrong that has enslaved Artemis' ancestral home. Anyone who enjoys young adult tales consisting of magic, love, adventure, and a healthy dose of sarcasm will enjoy my book series."


Jason:             "Do you have another book in the works? If so, what are you able to share with us about it?"


Melanie:

                        "I certainly do! I am working on the third installment of the Artemis Ravenwing novels, Champions of Arrygn. I wrote the first draft of it years ago and lost count of how many I've done since. This current draft feels to be on the right path compared to the others so I am hopeful about it. I'm still not certain when it'll be published, but I do hope to finish it by the end of 2019. There is a lot of court/political dueling going on with this novel, as well as the coming of a global war within Arrygn. That is the most I can reveal, so stay tuned for more as time goes on!"


Jason:            "For the many book lovers that want to read your book, where is the easiest place they can buy "Child of Blackwen"?"


Melanie:

                        "Amazon is the easiest place to find all of my works! I am available through Barnes and Noble as well, and you can request my novel at your local library. My Amazon Author page is the best place to find Child of Blackwen especially":  

                             https://www.amazon.com/Melanie-Rodriguez/e/B00NCC92MK.

                                                                                   CLOSING

             "So Melanie was motivated by characters literally begging her to tell their story for them.  Why?  Because they knew only she could tell it the way it needed to be told.  It takes a special kind of person to not only have an imagination without limits but to have the selfless determination to not stop writing their story until The End.  Go to the Amazon link above and buy "Child Of Blackwen" by Melanie Rodriguez."


                                                  

                                                                           Jason E. Foss
                                                                           Empowered-individuals.com
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Elizabeth Bromke "Christmas On Maplewood Mountain" An Interview by Jason E. Foss

                                                                               ELIZABETH BROMKE

              "Great Authors are so creative.  They can build a whole new world in a book.  Their characters make sense.  The story is written with so much detail that you can almost see it in your mind like you are watching a movie and not reading a book.  Elizabeth Bromke is one of those Great Authors.  Elizabeth takes the time to let us know what motivates her"

                                                                                                         Jason E. Foss


Jason:                    "What motivated you to write "Christmas On Maplewood Mountain"?"


Elizabeth:

                                "I was motivated to write Christmas on Maplewood once I had finished my first full-length manuscript. That "MS* was a middle grade piece, which I also hope to publish one day. But after I had finished, I felt that I wanted to pursue the romance genre, since I'm a fan. Why this exact story? It's lived in my head for a while now. I am fascinated by family dynamics, and I love "mountain life", so it all came together.


Jason:                     "Can you relate to the character Mary Delaney, and if so, what characteristics of hers can you relate to?


Elizabeth:

                                 "I can relate to Mary's independent nature and will to be herself. I wish I were as disciplined as she is, and I wish I had her hair!"


Jason:                      "For those that would like to read your book briefly describe "Christmas On Maplewood Mountain"?"


Elizabeth:

                                  "Christmas on Maplewood Mountain" is a story about a high-tech, big-city executive who, thanks to his VP, meets a beautiful mountain innkeeper. Sparks fly, but the VP happens to be the innkeeper's sister. She throws a wrench into the romance."


Jason:                      "Do you have any new books in the works and if so what can you share with us about it?"


Elizabeth:

                                 "I am working on Book Two of the Maplewood Series. In it, we see Mary and Kurt's relationship development; however, the story line focuses on Anna. We learn why she has such an edge and see where she goes with it. I'm super excited about this book! I hope it answers readers' questions about Mary and Kurt AND the meddling sister."


Jason:                       "Where is the easiest place your fans and book lovers can buy "Christmas On Maplewood Mountain"?"


Elizabeth:

                                   "Fans can purchase this title on Amazon here!"  https://t.co/i9QC9kHBOi


                                                                                        CLOSING

                 "Elizabeth was motivated to write "Christmas On Maplewood Mountain" once she finished her first full-length manuscript.  This amazing Author brought her love for "mountian life", family dynamics, and romance and gives you a brilliant love story.  Fans and book lovers especially the ones that love a great romance copy the link above and buy "Christmas On Maplewood Mountain"."


                                                                           Jason E. Foss
                                                                           Empowered-individuals.com
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Chariss K. Walker "A Beginner's Guide To Releasing Trapped Emotions" An Interview with Chariss K. Walker by Jason E. Foss

                                                                                CHARISS K. WALKER

                "Great Authors all share the ability to touch you with a great story.  Stories that you can relate to.  Some of their stories can expand your imagination.  Then there are some Great Authors that decide to touch you in a different way.  Not with a story but with healing.  When you are not in the mood to read an amazing story because you have something in the back of your mind that's bothering you.  That is when it's time to pick up one of Chariss K. Walker's Books.  Chariss was able to let us know what motivated her to write a book that can help one in their personal life instead of deciding to write another great story."

                                                                                                Jason E. Foss


   Jason:                    "What motivated you to write "A Beginner's Guide To Releasing Trapped Emotions"?"


Chariss:

                   "As a Reiki Master/Teacher, I am interested in many healing modalities, such as EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), Magnetic Therapy, Chakra Balancing and Healing, Meditation, and Releasing Trapped Emotions. Really, I'm interested in anything that brings healing and well-being to the body, mind, and soul. Through my service to others, I studied various works to increase my understanding of how trapped emotions hinder our personal and spiritual growth. After trying a few of those techniques, it was through meditation that I received guidance on a different technique - one that didn't require any special tools other than visualization. This is the technique I teach in the Going Deeper 6-book series. For the reader's convenience, I will list the titles in that series below"

A Beginner's Guide to Releasing Trapped Emotions, Book 1

Release Chakra Trapped Emotions, Book 2

Release Common Disease Trapped Emotions, Book 3

Release Hindrances to Success, Book 4

Release Body System Trapped Emotions, Book 5

Release Mental Blocks, Book 6

        

                       "The entire series can be found at this link: http://getbook.at/GoingDeeper

The purest motivation for writing his series came from my desire to reach a much larger audience and help more people. I try to give back because I have received so much in my own personal growth. In fact, I have an eBook that I give as a free gift to all who are burdened by the pain of suffering. It is available to everyone at this link or on my website under the 'free ebooks" tab."

https://books2read.com/u/mleLWA

Jason:            "Writing 6 Books that help many people to deal with Trapped Emotions, what made you want to help others to overcome something like this?"

Chariss:

                            "It's simply who I am, Jason. I am a helper, a light bringer, a healer, a teacher. Through my writings, I teach others. If I were to hold a class, there might be 10 to 20 people who could attend due to various factors and limitations. A book can reach a multitude. A book can be read at one's leisure, in the privacy of the home, and when one can dedicate the time needed to invest in their personal and spiritual growth. A reader can take one of my books on holiday or vacation and dig into the meat of it while relaxed and refreshed. Most of my nonfiction books are not light reading. They are designed to prod a person into self-reflection, to examine the concepts taught. Most of my nonfiction books make a person "think." If they don't want to question their worldview or learn something new, then they've come to the wrong author."

Jason:               "Briefly describe what it is to be a Reiki Master?

Chariss:          

  

                          "Reiki is the transference of ki, qi, positive energy from teacher to student or from healer to the one desiring to be healed. The positive energy goes where it is most needed in order to heal the areas of the body that are depleted of energy. In the broadest sense of the term, it is the "laying on of hands" as various religions use the terminology because the energy is passed through the palm chakras to the individual. However, Reiki is for everyone and there are no restrictions as to who may use it or receive it other than a true desire to be of service and to "do no harm."

                           "A Reikie Master has completed four degrees of Reiki whereas "Reiki I" has completed the first degree, "Reiki II" has completed the first and second degrees, and so on. Beginning with the first degree, the student of Reiki has received the gift of energy transference and can transfer that energy to others in a healing capacity, but they have not yet received the transference tools to initiate a student into Reiki. A Reiki Master/Teacher has completed all degrees required which enables her/him to also initiate students into Reiki."

Jason:                  "Do you have any new books in the works.  If so, what can you tell us about it?

Charisse:

                             "I write both nonfiction and fiction books, Jason, and it seems there is always another book on the horizon from me. My nonfiction books share my teachings which are inspired by years of study and practice. These books are almost like taking a course with me. I even leave room in the paperback books for the reader's notes and thoughts. If one looks me up on Goodreads:

 https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1984212.Chariss_K_Walker

they will see that I have written 41 works to date. About half of those works are nonfiction on the topics of chakras, spiritual gifts, healing, visualization, and letting go of pain plus the Going Deeper 6-book series which teaches a new method of releasing trapped emotions."

                             "My fiction books also share many metaphysical and visionary insights as my characters learn to accept who they are and who they must become in life. The Vision Chronicles 8-book series tells Mike Lewis's story as he struggles with the ability to see visions. He resists his gift for many years and the fear of his ability has caused him to be reluctant to embrace life, to go after the thing he desires most - a family. Throughout the eight books, he begins to accept his mystical ability and, as he does, his life changes for the better. My fiction books are about transformation as it pertains to personal and spiritual growth. Some of my fiction books are thrillers and supernatural suspense. These books may share dark topics that many of us don't want to examine, but there is always the aspect of a character's development and acceptance."

                             "My current fiction project is to complete a new cozy mystery series about a young medium who lives in Asheville, North Carolina. The series, Becky Tibbs: A North Carolina Medium's Mystery Series currently has three books (A Medium's Birthday Surprise, Book 1: A Medium's Thanksgiving Table, Book 2; and the newest release, A Medium's Christmas Gift, Book 3). I am currently writing A Medium's Valentine's Day. This series is a light, airy read about life after death and how our beliefs affect that very experience." 

Jason:                  "For those book lovers that would love to read one of your books, what's the easiest way they can buy "A Beginner's Guide To Releasing Trapped Emotions"?"

Chariss:

                              "For readers who wish to find me, here are my social media coordinates as well as a link to The Going Deeper Series: http://getbook.at/GoingDeeper

My website: www.chariss.com

My Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Chariss-K.-Walker/e/B004QZNKRK

My BookBub Author Page: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/chariss-k-walker

My Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CharissKWalkerAuthor

My Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/chariss_walker

Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charissk.walker/

Me on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/charissk/

                               "I encourage everyone to follow me on these sites and get to know me better."

                                                                                   CLOSING 

                   "It was Chariss's interest in healing others that motivated her to write a 6 Book Series.  So when you feel like opening up but you don't feel like sharing your thoughts with someone else click on the link above and buy "A Beginner's Guide To Releasing Trapped Emotions"."


                                                                   

                                                                                    Jason E. Foss
                                                                                   Empowered-individuals.com
                                                                                   (954) 743 8670

     

       

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Dimpra Kaleem "Yesterday's Dreams" An Interview with Dimpra Kaleem by Jason E. Foss

                                                                                     DIMPRA KALEEM

                   "Great books are very well written and it begins with a great idea.  A simple spark of motivation can ignite the beginning of a great story.  Everyone's spark of motivation is different and unique.  Dimpra Kaleem who likes to be seen as a Storyteller rather than an Author lets us in on where she got her Spark of Motivation from."

                                                                          Jason E. Foss


Jason:                      "What motivated you to write "Yesterday's Dreams"?"


Dimpra:

                                "My friend Iain once told me that time was not a thing. It is an agreed medium in which we measure our existence. So I figured that if that were the case then the saying 'There is someone for everyone" should not be restricted to time."


Jason:                     "Can you relate to the character Dizzy Hargraves and if so, what characteristic of hers can you relate to?"


Dimpra:

                                 "Dizzy and I are very strong willed. Other than that she is my fantasy girl."
                   

Jason:                      "For your fans and book lovers briefly describe "Yesterday's Dreams"?"


Dimpra:  

                                 "Yesterday's dreams is essentially a love story that has the message that nothing should get in the way of true happiness. Not even time."


Jason:                      "Do you have a new book in the works and if so what can you tell us about it?"


Dimpra:

                                 "I am working on a sequal called "Tomorrow's nightmares".  It is very different so watch this space."


Jason:                       "For book lovers that would love to read your book, what is the easiest way for them to buy "Yesterday's Dreams"?"    


Dimpra:

                                  "All my works are free from https://t.co/WhEhSKx29x as I like to be seen as a storyteller rather than an author."

                                                                   CLOSING

                     "Dimpra Kaleem was motivated to write "Yesterday's Dreams" from something her friend Iain said about time being just an agreed medium in which we measure our existence.  Her friend's words made Dimpra say to herself  that in that case the saying "There is someone for everyone" should not be restricted to time.  Love or true happiness can sometimes be so great that it can overcome all obstacles in its path, even time itself.  Take advantage of the link above that Dimpra provided for us and download "Yesterday's Dreams" for free and enjoy her powerful love story."


                                                                            Jason E. Foss
                                                                           Empowered-individuals.com
                                                                           (954) 743 8670

Marnye Young "Audio Sorceress" An Interview with Marnye Young by Jason E. Foss

                                                               MARNYE YOUNG "AUDIO SORCERESS"

                   "My whole life I remember leaving a Great Movie and a friend would say, "Did you read the book?"  Now thinking back it is true.  Most great movies originated from a book written by a Great Author. Some people like to read books others like hearing the story get told to them.  There are times when you don't want to look at a movie screen for two hours and you don't even want to read.  Marnye Young is that Bridge.  The in between of watching a great movie and reading a great book.  Marnye Young also known as the "Audio Sorceress" is one of the best Narrators for Audio books that allow one to close their eyes and just experience a great story being told to them taking them away to a new type of relaxation.  She was happy to share with us what motivated her to be a Narrator of so many Great Books."

                                                                                                                   Jason E. Foss



Jason:                "What motivated you to become a narrator of so many books?"


Marnye:

                            "My motivation for narrating stemmed from having my acting career take a backseat so I could focus on raising my identical twins. I needed to find a way to work from home so I could take care of them, make some money and still do what I love or something like it. An incredible narrator, Patricia Santomasso told me I had a good voice and should try audiobooks a few years ago and I did exactly that. I started at the end of 2016 and was able to hook up with this awesome production company called Silverton Audio and now they have their own agency an alternative to ACX called Silverton Agency. Anyway that relationship really changed the path of my audiobook career as I was bringing clients to them and they were bringing clients to me and things went so well that I just formed my own company Audio Sorceress LLC over 4 months ago now."



Jason:                  "You are highly respected and also well known as the "Audio Sorceress".  Is there a story behind the name "Audio Sorceress"?"


Marnye:

                              "Highly respected really? Who says? Just kidding. Well thank you for that and oh boy is there a story. So there is a ridiculously awesome author named Sean McMahon. Maybe you have heard of him. I am kidding. Of course you have. You just interviewed him this lovely human being. He has been called The Wizard of Time Travel. I believe that phrase was coined by another exceptional author and delightful person Katie Hagaman. Anyway he was kind enough to mail his book to me from the UK and when it arrived the package said Marnye Young Audio Sorceress and I swear to you a light bulb went off and I thought that’s the name of my company and that is my hook. When you are in this business with tens of thousands of other narrators many of them women you are actively seeking to distinguish yourself from others (at least I am) and that answer was written on that envelope. I immediately asked him if I could use Audio Sorceress to name my company and he said yes. I did a happy dance and told him I would give him credit and he said it wasn’t necessary. Well I am giving him credit now and actually have in other interviews because he is the bomb diggedy!! And I just adore him and he is quite possibly one of the funniest and quickest individuals I have ever had the pleasure of meeting (virtually of course) and befriending."


Jason:                        "You have such a beautiful voice and so many talents.  Which one of your many accomplishments mean the most to you and why?"


Marnye:

                                     "Well first of all thank you so much. I remember growing up and loving to sing and thinking whenever I heard myself recorded I sounded so nasal I would just cringe. But thankfully I have grown out of that and realized I have a voice that people want to listen to. But really my best accomplishment is my children. I know its cheesy but it’s true. I could not be more proud of who they are as they grow up into little girls. Sniff sniff. They are highly intelligent, sweet, funny, creative, caring and crazy and I like to think I have something to do with all of those things."


Jason:                        "Is there something new that you are working on and what can you tell us about it?"


Marnye:

                                   "Oh yes I am grateful to have so many projects in the hopper. There is one I am working on right now that I can share with you. It is being published by Silverton Agency and distributed by Blackstone so it will be available on cd and in libraries Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors and I am extremely excited for people to hear my take on it. The book has been a love of mine for a long long long time and I cannot wait to share it with everyone else. I find the characters so wonderfully frustrating like they just need a good cuff and I love that. Oh and I should mention that the playful cover with a modern twist is done by CoversbyCombs. They rock!"                            

Jason:                        "For your many fans that love what you do, whether it's youtube or your own website, can you tell us how we can stay in tune with your brilliant career?"

Marnye:

                                    "Sure. I am everywhere. No lie. I am on every social media platform there is including FB, Twitter, Insta, LinkedIn, GooglePlus and Youtube but the best place to see what I am up to is my website www.marnyeyoung.com and you can get in touch with me that way as well.

I just want to say thanks Jason for this awesome opportunity. It has been a real pleasure."

                                                                      CLOSING

                      "Marnye Young's love for her identical twins motivated her to start a career as a narrator so she can work from home.  She and the other Great narrators give book lovers another form of relaxation.  So the next time you want to read a book but you are too tired, understand that you can have the best of both worlds.  Go to the www.marnyeyoung.com link right above and experience the "Audio Sorceress" bring some of your favorite books to life."

                                                                            Jason E. Foss
                                                                            Empowered-Individuals.com
                                                                            (954) 743 8670