I am so pleased to be hosting Carrie Rubin for today’s Conversation Corner. I love Carrie’s blog The Write Transition, which showcases her wonderful insights about life and writing. Carrie’s blog has many followers, and yet she somehow finds the time to provide thoughtful answers to every single comment. I am frankly in awe of her mastery of all things media.
Carrie is also a truly funny woman who happens to write novels about disease and serial killers. (Go figure.) Her wonderful second novel Eating Bull has just been released, and I asked her if she would come on by to chat about her experiences writing in the thriller genre. Here is our conversation about teenage heroes, book promotion, health, and funny words.
Carrie, I love the beginning of your About page:
Physician, public health advocate, writer. I believe every experience is worthwhile, even if our paths deviate from where we started.
I hope you don’t mind if I steal that second sentence as an inspirational quote. 🙂 I’ve always felt that whatever we learn is never wasted, since it helps us grow later in ways we couldn’t have foreseen. How have your experiences as a physician contributed to your career as a writer? And what prompted you to make that transition?
Please do take advantage of that quote! Other than my teen sons parroting me in a mocking falsetto, no one ever quotes me.
My medical background plays a big role in my writing, first as a write-what-you-know tool and second as a platform of authenticity. This legitimacy is particularly important for my newest novel, because the social issue at play in Eating Bull is obesity and the food industry’s role in it. Readers want to know the author has experience in the area, and between my years of clinical practice and my public health research, I do.
I have always wanted to write novels. In fact, I wrote my first book fourteen years ago. But as so often happens, life got in the way. So, during a career transition from clinical to nonclinical medicine a couple of years back, I jumped off a cliff and dived into writing instead. (Thanks to the amazing support of my husband whose words at the time were, “It’s now or never.”) Of course, I keep all my medical licensure and public health requirements up to date for life’s next chapter, as well as ties to my hospital of employment, but for now I’m enjoying the life of a writer.
It’s clear in Eating Bull that your authenticity has served you well – including your experience with teen boys! Your main character, Jeremy, is so well drawn. What helped you get into his mindset? And how did you handle the ongoing switch between his point of view and that of adult health worker Sue?
Thank you. My oldest son was fifteen years old when I wrote the book, so having a character the same age as my son helped me get into a teenager’s mindset. Plus, my son served as one of my beta readers. I wanted his opinion on whether Jeremy rang true to his age. If he thought something was off, I fixed the issue. This was particularly helpful in relation to Jeremy’s video game playing and his interactions at school.
Since I enjoy writing in a third-person limited narrative, I had to make sure Sue’s chapters sounded different from Jeremy’s. A 48-year-old woman will have different insights and reactions than a 15-year-old boy. So I tried to don the personality of whoever’s point of view I was writing from. Of course, that meant thinking like Darwin, too. Getting into the mindset of a killer makes for an interesting experience!
I’ll bet it does! I’ve always thought writing thrillers must be challenging because of its inevitable focus on the negative side of human nature. How do you get into that mindset? How do you shake it off? And have you come across any useful resources that helped you write this type of thriller?
I’m not sure I do anything specific to get into the mindset, but when I’m focusing on the negative, particularly when writing from the antagonist’s point of view, I remind myself of Stephen King’s words:
If you intend to write as truthfully as you can, your days as a member of polite society are numbered, anyway.
—Stephen King, On Writing
In other words, I try not to censor myself. As much as my antagonist’s actions might disturb me, they are what fuel the story, and I need to be willing to go there.
I’ve read a variety of books on the craft of writing, but two of the most helpful for me in terms of writing thrillers are Story Engineering and Story Physics, both by Larry Brooks. Structure is very important when drafting thrillers, and I like to have it all laid out beforehand. Brooks’s books help me navigate how to do that.
As you know, I’m a fan of Story Engineering as well. It seems to me that engineering is a perfect concept for a lot of the activities involved in writing a book, including the engineering involved in coordinating its release. How do you handle all the various bits and pieces that are involved in promoting your work?
Honestly, that part’s a bit stressful for me. There is much to coordinate, both online and face-to-face. In the weeks leading up to the book’s release, I:
- wrote blog posts and articles, either for my own site or elsewhere
- sent out ARCs (Advance Reader Copies)
- updated my various platforms and included the book’s links
- contacted potential reviewers
- designed bookmarks and other promotional items
- got emails ready to send to local newspapers, alumni newsletters, and professional contacts
- set up book signings
- created posters for book signings
- developed a “talk” should any speaking engagements arise
- explored other marketing venues
And, of course, during all that I was reading through the final electronic and print versions of Eating Bull before my publisher gave it the official go. It’s amazing how a typo can slip past 2,000 previous readings!
But I handled it like most of us do: making lists and tackling the elephant one bite at a time.
That sure is a big elephant! You’ve talked a lot on your blog about your introversion. As an introvert, how do you keep yourself from running out of energy with all these activities?
The busy work I listed above doesn’t really drain me. It’s the social interactions that do, particularly the face-to-face ones. So now that the book is released, and I’ll be facing more in-person promotion, I’ll need to make sure I get wind-down time every night, either in the form of a good TV show or some reading. Those always help quiet my mind and recharge my batteries, especially if they are followed by a good night’s sleep and a morning workout.
Sounds like an excellent plan. I know I need that recharging time after a busy social day (although I’m still struggling with the workout part). 🙂
You’ve mentioned that the face-to-face interactions involved in promotion are particularly challenging for you. I’ve noticed that you are active on Twitter and Goodreads and comment on many blogs. Do you find communicating through social media to be easier? And how do you manage to keep up with all your online platforms?
I do find interacting on social media much easier. No eye contact, no small talk, and communication in short snippets—perfect for an introvert. In her book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, Susan Cain mentions that many introverts thrive online. That being said, I’m a big girl, and I can function in the real world when needed. It just saps my energy more than online communication.
I devote a couple of hours each day to social media, but I don’t keep up as well as I’d like. I do best with Twitter and my blog, but even the latter I find challenging since I follow so many others. While I can’t catch every post, especially on the more prolific blogs, I try to stop by when I can. It’s always fun to see what others are up to, and I’ve found the blogging community to be genuine and supportive. In fact, I’ve ‘met’ remarkable people from all over the world.
I wholeheartedly agree – the blogging community has been wonderful to me as well. And of course I got to meet you! 🙂
I have one last question (one that will hopefully help this introvert impress people at awkward social events): Do you have a favourite obscure or funny medical term?
This is one of those questions where you can’t think of a great answer at the time but later come up with something perfect, usually at three in the morning. But here are a couple of medical terms I like: Borborygmus, which is the term for stomach growling, and myokymia, the term for involuntary muscle twitching, like when your eyelid keeps contracting. And if you have both at the same time? Well…you might want to skip your next meeting.
Thank you so much for having me today, Sue! I had a lot of fun, and I’m honored to be a part of your fabulous blog. For anyone who hasn’t seen Sue’s Rogue Word series yet, it’s definitely worth a look. Lots of great writing tips there. I found the s and apostrophes post particularly helpful.
Thanks, Carrie! I’m glad that my series was helpful for you. And thank you so much for stopping by DBW today and sharing your experiences with my readers!
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For those of you who enjoy thrillers, I encourage you to take a look at Eating Bull.
And if you’re interested in reading previous conversations on various communication topics, you can find them here. Thanks for reading!
Thanks again, Sue for having me! I appreciate the time you put into this, and it’s a pleasure to have a seat at your table. 🙂
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It was fantastic to chat with you, Carrie! You are welcome back any time. 🙂
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Thank you!
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Thank you, Sue, for the wonderful interview with Carrie! We started blogging about the same time and have been following each other from the early days. It’s been wonderful to see her experiences and successes as these 4 years have passed, and I’m sure they’ll continue.
I had the honor and pleasure of reading an advance copy of Eating Bull even though it’s not my typical genre. But knowing how good a writer Carrie is, I couldn’t let that little detail stop me. 😉 And I’m glad I forged ahead. Eating Bull is first and foremost a good thriller. The fact that the story will also make readers stop and think is a wonderful added layer.
I hope your regular readers will give this book some serious consideration for their “to be read” lists.
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Thanks for reading, JM, and thank you for the kind words about my book. Can you believe we’ve been blogging for four years? Boggles my mind. But it’s been a joy to be on this writing journey alongside you!
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Thanks for reading and commenting, JM. I don’t normally read thrillers either, but I couldn’t pass up reading one written by Carrie. I’m glad you enjoyed it too!
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Great interview! It’s so nice to learn more about Carrie. I love her sense of humor.
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Thanks, Jill! And thank you for stopping by here. I know you’re busy getting your own book ready for publication. 🙂
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Hi, Jill! I’m glad you liked it. I love her sense of humour too. 🙂
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Great interview, Sue. Great answers, Carrie. It’s fun to get to know a little bit more about you. I’m excited to dive in to Eating Bull. It’s waiting for me on my Kindle.
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Thank you, Cathy. I appreciate that. And thank you for stopping by here today!
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Thanks, Cathy! I’m so glad you enjoyed it.
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Great interview Carrie! I had no idea there was so much work involved in publishing a book. I’m exhausted just reading the to do list (being an introvert myself). But I am thoroughly impressed with how much you’ve accomplished. Congrats! Look forward to “sinking my teeth’ into that copy when it arrives. 😊
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Thank you! Yes, there’s a lot of work involved, so much so that the writing part starts to seem like the easiest. But slowly and surely I’m getting through my to-do list. 🙂
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Good luck!
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It is an exhausting list, isn’t it? If only all we had to do was write the book. 🙂 Thanks so much for reading and commenting!
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You’re welcome. Great post. Look forward to reading more of your work 🙂
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I followed Carrie across here from her blog. I enjoyed the interview. I’m impressed that she manages to keep up with social media as well as she does (despite what she says) given the million other things she does in her life. 🙂
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Thanks, Bun. Wait…can I call you Bun?…
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Yes, yes, please call me Bun! (But say it in your mind like Boon.) Incidentally, I hope you had no jet lag from your journey across to a friendly blog.
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Okay, thanks Boon-Bun! And luckily, no jet lag. Must be the wonderful tea Sue serves.
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That’s good to hear. Sounds like she too good care of you.:)
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I agree, she does such a fantastic job of keeping on top of everything. I’m glad you enjoyed our interview. Thank you for taking the time to comment!
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You’re very welcome. 🙂
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Great interview. I really enjoy Carrie’s blog. What a combination. Funny. Supportive to I don’t know how many bloggers. And now, the source of borborygmus, which believe it or not, my spell-checker actually knows, and just corrected. How many others in the world know this word? Cheers and thanks for the informative interview.
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Thank you for your very kind words. Much appreciated. May borborygmus not plague you today!
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My borborygmus is now telling me it’s time for lunch. (Isn’t it great to be able to write that word in a sentence?) Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting, J.B.! I’m glad you liked the interview.
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I also found it a comfort to learn that online friendships count as real.
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They certainly are!
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Great interview, Carrie and Sue! I thoroughly enjoyed Carrie’s last book ‘The Seneca Scourge’ and I’m looking forward to reading the new one.
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Thanks, Annabelle! And no nasty flu with this one. Just a nasty killer…
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I’m glad you liked it, Anabelle! Thanks so much for reading and sharing. 🙂
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Thanks for the interview!
Carrie, it’s really great to get a peek behind the scenes and see what goes into writing a book. Looks like my novel should have a 6-month-old baby on it, so I can use Nathan as a beta reader!
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Ha! He’d be perfect. Just expect a little more drool than I got from my 15-year-old.
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Glad you liked it, Daniel! Sadly, when mine was 6 months old, he only picked books by the cover. 🙂
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Loved this interview! And I love Carrie! I just finished her new book and loved that too! It is so well-written and entertaining… I found myself getting very absorbed in the characters and the story, which took me through many emotions… which is what leaves me thinking about a book long after I’ve finished it.
I know Carrie is passionate about causes and issues she believes in… and it’s amazing how her voice is heard through the telling of this story. In the end, I love that the book has a purpose – that is something I value when I choose to read anything, really, and I think Carrie should be commended for that – for wanting to make a difference.
She is an authentic and humble person, who I was drawn to right away when I started blogging, and I’ve found her to be very supportive of me, as well as many, many other people who I’m sure have grown to love her endearing spirit just as much as I do. Obviously, I just wish her all the very best with everything!
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I love her too, Kelly, and I fully agree with everything you’ve said! I’m happy you enjoyed our interview. Thanks so much for your comments!
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My pleasure, Sue!
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Kelly, thank you for such heart-warming words. Not only did you make my day, but you inspired me to keep doing what I’m doing. Makes me want to tackle another theme in a book, although my next novel doesn’t really have a social theme. No killer either. Well, not of the human kind. But as a nurse, you know how troublesome those infectious pathogens can be…
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You’re very welcome! That next novel sounds very intriguing… will be interesting to see what you do with those pathogens! 🙂
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Bet my characters are interested to find out too. Who will stay, who will go? Mwahahaha.
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Looking forward to it! Fun with your sinister side, eh?!
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Those thrillers–allow us to be nice and sinister.
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Sounds like you are enjoying it – that’s what matters the most 🙂
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Carrie fun to travel over to find you. I too am amazed by your ability to complete so much and have your finger on the button of social media. Sending heartfelt wishes for every success with Eating Bull!
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Thank you! I do find I exceed my “couple of hours” on social media on blog posting days, just as I’m sure you do too!
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Yes…a couple of hours. 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Sue. It’s nice to see a fellow Canadian blogger! 🙂
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Thanks Sue for profiling one of my favorite writers/bloggin’ buddies! I’ve read both of Carrie’s books and readers will not be disappointed.
Carrie, when we (eventually) meet, don’t worry about small talk. I never shut up.
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Ha! That sounds good, Elyse. But I’d probably be okay with you, because we could talk politics. Get me on that subject, and I’ll never shut up either. In person, anyway. I try to remain more mum about it online.
Thanks for your kind words.
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Happy you liked it, Elyse. Thanks for coming by and saying hello!
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When I was in LPN school, before returning to RN school, we had a medical terminology class that included visual image associations. I’ll never forget the eye with a blue furry lashes. Blupheritis. Weird…but it worked.
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Blu-fur-itis for blepharitis–I love it. That one would have come in handy! I’ve developed many mnemonics over the years to help me remember things. But when I forget the mnemonic too, then I’m in trouble.
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Yes, sometimes I deal with “clever” mnemonics that are too clever to recall. 😉
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Sounds like a fun class! I wish all classes were that creative in helping us remember things.
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Nice to see you here! So glad to learn more about your book and the challenges of being an introvert and having to deal with book promotion. I also have Susan Cain’s Quiet book. I haven’t read Story Engineering. Thanks for the tip!
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Thanks for visiting me on Sue’s great blog. I love Cain’s book about introverts. My copy is so highlighted, dog-eared, and written in, it’s probably illegal. 🙂
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Hi, L. Marie! It’s great to see you. I agree with Carrie that Story Engineering is quite helpful in thinking about plot. Brooks does a great job of tying all the pieces of storytelling together.
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This was a great interview. I really enjoyed this post. And I know how you feel Carrie regarding the difficulty keeping up with social media.
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Yes, it’s a tricky beast, isn’t it? But a fun one.
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Thanks, John! I really appreciate your comment. I remember being overwhelmed by Twitter until I started thinking of it as a swift river filled with glittering fish. You’re only going to catch some of them as they go by, but that’s okay. 🙂
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That’s a great way to think about it.
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Looking forward to reading this, Carrie. Thank you, Sue, for her visit today.
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Thanks, Lori. 🙂
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Thank you for coming by and commenting, Lori!
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Carrie – as promised, I downloaded the book onto my Kindle before boarding my flight last night. Thank you for a read that drew me in and kept me hooked for the entire 4.5 hours. I didn’t even considering plugging into the in flight entertainment because your story is that good. Can’t wait to read on!
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So nice to hear, Nancy! Thank you. I’m glad it kept you entertained on a long flight. You’ve flown so much now, you might as well become a pilot!
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It is a gripping read, isn’t it? Thanks for coming by, Nancy!
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Great interview. Carrie, you work amazingly hard – not sure how you juggle it all! Loved “Eating Bull”
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Thank you! Nice of you to stop by. My ‘work day’ often extends well into the evening, but I’m sure that’s no different from anyone else. But it’s always a treat when you enjoy what you’re doing.
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Thank you! I’m glad you liked it.
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I love the ToDO list you provided, Carrie. So thorough. I’ll steal that (along with the quote).
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Have at it! And there’s even more on my list than that. Sigh.
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I was taking mental notes as I read that, too. Thanks for coming by and commenting, Jacqui!
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Great interview, Carrie and Sue. Congratulations on the launch of Eating Bull! Looking forward to reading.
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Thanks, Andra. Appreciate you stopping by!
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Thanks, Andra!
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Awesome interview!
I’m a HUGE Carrie Rubin fan. Eating Bull is a terrific book.
You’ve used your resources well Carrie- from story structure to medical knowledge to listening to your son- you’ve written another wonderful novel.
And it’s so nice to get to know another blogger. Thank you Sue for sharing your interview.
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Thank you, Pam for the kind words and for stopping by! And you know I’m a HUGE Pam fan, so we’re on equal footing there. 🙂
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It’s great to meet you too, Pam! I’m glad you came by. 🙂
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Good job Carrie … see what the big-girl pants can do! … and I will work on finding a Rubin quote for one of my posts 🙂 …. Sue, well done at bringing out this introvert’s inner funny.
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Thanks, Frank! I appreciate you stopping by. I’ll be wearing those big-girl pants often in the near future!
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Thank you, Frank! It wasn’t that hard, her inner funny is so strong! 🙂
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Oh very much so. Social media has allowed her to display her inner humor.
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Great interview, Sue. Carrie, I’ve read quite a few books on writing but had never heard of The Story Engineering and Story Physics, both by Larry Brooks. I was amazed to read all that you had to do leading up to the book’s release! Exhausting! And courageous as well.
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Thank you, Carol. I still feel like I have so much to do, so many people/places to contact. It is a bit exhausting but also fun. As for Brooks’s books–definitely my favorites. They serve my left-brained plotting well.
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Thanks, Carol! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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I really enjoy Carrie’s blog. It was nice to see her in another setting. Good interview.
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Thank you. Nice of you to stop by.
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Thanks very much. I appreciate you commenting!
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“I do best with Twitter and my blog” Yes! I wonder if it’s because we have a measure of control over our interactions, a control we don’t have in real life?
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That’s a great point. One I never thought about before. And that’s maybe why I’m not a fan of Facebook. I feel like I have no control over it. 😉
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-nods- plus there’s that element of being ‘graded’. There’s some of that on Twitter as well, but when you’re ignored on Twitter it’s not so noticeable. 🙂
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Yes, lots of white noise there to get lost in. Much less noticeable.
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That is an interesting question! It certainly is different from face-to-face communications.
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Face to face you’re caught like a rabbit caught in headlights; every word you utter is /now/. Perfect for foot-in-mouth disease.
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I often mock my beautiful Bride in a falsetto! Your sons are geniuses.
As I told Carrie over at her place, the world is divided into people who talk about it and people who do it. That she pumped out a novel puts her solidly in the latter category.
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Thank you again so much for the kind words. They really do help keep me motivated, and I appreciate you saying them. And thank you for stopping by here, especially since I’m sure you have a busy day ahead. Maybe you’ll have time to see some weird, expensive art on your lunch break.
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Hear, hear! It’s so nice to see positive action. Thanks for coming by and taking the time to comment!
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What a great interview between the two of you. I already knew Carrie was a smart and interesting lady, but it’s always fascinating the little tidbits that can be dredged up by the right question!
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Hehe, thank you. I’m not always the most forthcoming about personal information, other than my teenage boys’ teasing of me and my introverted ways. Thanks so much for stopping by here!
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Thank you so much, Jay! I had a great time doing the interview, and I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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What a wonderful interview, Sue. It’s so great that I got to meet you through Carrie here. She’s a wonderful human being. Carrie, I am so impressed with you and your writing. I’m so excited for you and your book. I’m reading it now and am enjoying every minute of it. You are an inspiration and I cherish our online friendship. I don’t know how I ever existed now without my online friends. Wishing you great success with your new book!
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Thank you, Amy! I can’t tell you how much your words warm my heart. So many warm fuzzies here that I’m well fueled for any teasing that comes from my sons. 🙂 And you’re right about the online connections. When I think of all I’ve learned and enjoyed from my social media friends, it’s really quite mind-boggling, especially for an introvert.
I think you’ll enjoy Sue’s blog. Her editing tips are very helpful. Seriously. She saved me with the s and apostrophe thing. I didn’t know (or had forgotten) about adding an ‘es’ to the end of a family name when used in plural. For example, the Harrises’ car. (Did I do that correctly, Sue?)
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Yes, I read the apostrophe post! It’s a great one. All the essential information you need to get it right!
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I’m really glad you enjoyed it, Amy!
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You have clearly mastered the art of apostrophe s, Carrie! 🙂
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Phew!
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Thank you, Amy!
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Great interview, Sue, thanks for the gun peek into the woman behind the books. I’m currently feeling a little borborygmus and probably should eat breakfast – thanks for the new word, Carrie. Great luck with the new book!
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Thank you! I’m experiencing some borborygmus myself. Time for lunch for me.
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Thank you! I’m glad you stopped by. 🙂
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What a wonderful interview – such thoughtful questions! I loved reading about your creative process, Carrie, especially how you were able to write through different perspectives, whether they were different ages or different sensibilities (a.k.a. tendency towards serial killing).
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Thank you. I wanted to make sure they all sounded like different voices. Hopefully I achieved that. And thank you for the RT!
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I’m happy you liked it, Letizia. And thank you so much for the share!
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Great interview, Sue; I’m terribly jealous! I’d love to interview Carrie, but know she doesn’t do many guest posts (none that I remember). I’m so impressed that you got her AND that you gave such a great interview!! Great questions!
Carrie, loved reading this. I thought I knew most things about you, from your bog… and most of this was a new twist on stuff I did know, but the questions and answers were creative and fun to read, making for a really good look at you as a writer and blogger. I really enjoyed this! All the best on your book; can’t wait to read it! Next time you’re looking for test readers, think ME. 😉
Fabulous job, ladies!
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Thank you, Dawn! I appreciate your kind words and your offer to be an early reader next time around. I always feel a bit intrusive asking people if they want an ARC, because I know how busy everyone is. It’s tough to just work a new book into the schedule. Thanks for dropping by. Have a good one!
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And here I was feeling hurt that you didn’t ask… 😉
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Silly lady.
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Dawn, I’m so glad you liked the interview. I appreciate your comments very much. Thanks for coming by to visit!
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Wonderful and informative interview, Carrie. And nice to meet you, Sue; you posed some thoughtful questions. Am following now. 🙂
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Thanks, Jennifer. Nice of you to stop by. I think you’ll enjoy Sue’s posts. Great editing tips and more.
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Nice to meet you too, Jennifer – and I appreciate the follow! Looking forward to visiting you. 🙂
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Really great interview, looking forward to reading the book! Carrie’s blog is awesome, I don’t know how she keeps up with everything so well and still manages to publish books too! (/me impressed)
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Glad you enjoyed it! I think Carrie must have some kind of superpower to handle it all…maybe she has figured out how to stop time. 😉
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Thank you for the kind words! Very nice of you to say. But I still haven’t been able to stop time. I’m working on it though. 😉
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I loved how it felt like I was spying on the two of you while you were chatting with your tea. I hope you’ve been celebrating lately, Carrie! You managed to get a great book out into the world. I loved Eating Bull and I’m looking forward to the next one. Now go find a goat to celebrate with! 🙂
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Thank you, Sheila! I like calling them conversations instead of interviews, because that’s the style I’m going for – it’s so nice to hear it’s working! Thanks for commenting. 🙂
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Baaaa, I’ll try.
Thanks, Sheila!
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Fantastic interview! Sounds like Carrie has really done all she can to spread the word about her book. Amazing job switching from an introvert to an extrovert on demand. 🙂
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Thanks, Kourtney! I know I find it a challenge to push forward that extroverted side sometimes. 🙂
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A good friend of mine told me you can’t step outside your comfort zone for more than 30% of the time or you risk overwhelming yourself. Every time I do a big event, I take 1-2 days off from people.
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Thanks, Kourtney. I’m working on it. But as you know, there’s always something more we could do. Just never enough time…
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Very true. I convinced myself I had to take every opportunity and do everything I could. We know how that ended up. I’m starting to see where I sell well and where I don’t. Some events aren’t worth the time even if I can get the spot.
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This was awesome, you guys! One of the better interviews I’ve seen in the blogosphere. Of course, I’m a Carrie fan, so it was awesome to hear more about her background and inspiration. I just added those two writing books to my library holds. Good timing, while I’m knee deep in editing.
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Thanks so much – what a wonderful compliment, Britt! Good luck with your editing. 🙂
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Thank you, Britt! I love Brooks’s books. They work well with my left-brained tendencies.
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Nice interview Sue and Carrie, thank you. A doctor writing medical thrillers sounds absolutely brilliant. 🙂 Best of luck with your book, Carrie!
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Thank you!
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Thanks, Sara!
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I, too, followed Carrie across from her blog. A nice interview, which speaks a lot for ‘Eating Bull’ which I have read and heartily endorse, and for Carrie, who deserves all the attention she is so reluctant to seek.
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Thank you, Frederick! I’m glad you stopped by. And you’re right, she absolutely does!
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Thank you for the kind words, Frederick and for your ongoing support. I appreciate it!
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Great interview, and I still learned some things about Carrie and her writing even though I follow her blog religiously!
I was one of the lucky people who was given an ARC of Eating Bull, and I happily “devoured” it. Carrie has an easy, yet engaging writing style and a strong command of her subject matter. Definitely worth a read!
I also highly recommend all of those writing guides Carrie mentions. They are a continuous help to any writer who is slogging through the writing and/or editiing process.
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I’m glad you enjoyed the interview, Kate. Thanks so much for commenting!
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Thanks for the kind words, Kate. I appreciate you stopping by. Happy Thanksgiving to you!
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Lovely interview, Sue and Carrie! I’m in awe of anyone who can keep up with social media. And I wouldn’t get anywhere without my lists, either. Eating Bull sounds like a great thriller. Best of luck with it, Carrie!
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I’m a list person too, Lori. What would we do without them? I’m glad you liked the interview!
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Thank you!
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Thanks to both of you for such an informative and entertaining interview. Carrie, I love Susan Cain’s book! It definitely helped me to embrace my introversion and learn to cope functioning in an extroverted world 🙂
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Thanks for reading and commenting! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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Sorry, I just saw this comment. Thanks so much for dropping by! Yes, Cain’s book is wonderful. I only wish I would’ve had something like that when I was younger. Would have helped me understand myself so much better.
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Oh, I agree. All these decades I’ve felt like such a weirdo. But it’s never too late to gain some self-esteem and Cain’s book really helped me with that 🙂
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