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The Interview - Lilibeth Andre

The Interview - Lilibeth Andre

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When you're working on a book and a new idea pops up, should you pursue it immediately (also known as 'UP syndrome') or finish your current project first? What do you think is the best course of action?

Since the brain never stops, what I usually do is make a side note of the brainstorm idea I just got. Enough to remind me of the thought and concept. Once I'm satisfied with the "reminder" I go back to my current project. This gives me the satisfaction that I have a note to remind me of the idea and I can be complete with the note and go back to my project with full focus.

Can you explain your writing process? Do you prefer to create an outline and plan beforehand, or do you prefer to write more spontaneously and organically?

I like a little structure in the beginning. I believe it helps me organize the story and it makes the flow go a little easier. I mentally "see" the story in a rough format. I then create an outline that brings order to the thoughts. The outline then helps me organize and begin to dig in to each chapter. This is when I develop the details to make the ideas fit and run a happy course. This is also when I ask myself, "Why?" so that I can fill in possible questions from the reader because they are questions I have myself.

Describe the [book/series] in 10 words or less for people who are just learning about it.

For The Lady of The Turquoise Pendant I would say: Princess rocks the boat and fights to win her kingdom.

As an author, what critique has been the most challenging for you to receive? On the other hand, what compliment has been the most rewarding?

Doing commercial creative work has given me a bit of a thick skin but of course, as a creative I do have sensitive feelings. I take feedback as productive guidance. I see it as a little bit of enlightenment. It is then up to me to adopt or adapt it. I try to find the positive in it and then I move on. The most rewarding compliment, besides winning the International Latino Book Award, has been having an adult male reader tell me how he enjoyed the story and identified with the YA heroine in my book, The Lady of The Turquoise Pendant.

To date, what is your favorite (or most difficult) chapter you have ever written?

I do a lot of the "writing" in my head. This helps me work out the feeling and objective. I prepare my outline before I write so when I get to the actual writing of the chapter I already have a concept of what will go in it. I feel comfortable with the characters and things sort of play themselves out. If I want to do a re-do I will adjust the flow to go in that direction. I think that being an artist helps in seeing the flow of the story in my head.

Do you have any personal connection to the story or characters?

In my book, The Lady of The Turquoise Pendant, I identify with the story because I heard the legend that inspired me from my earliest years. I could also see the volcanoes that are part of the story from my home. The personalities and appearance of some of the characters were also directly or indirectly inspired in real people that I know. I also have to admit that some of the main character's traits resonate with me so in a way, it is "my" adventure in the 1300's.

Lilibeth Andre

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