Yesterday, I posted my thoughts about Unexpecting, Lori's newest novel. Loved it! I also included an excerpt so you can take a look at the wonderfulness of her writing. You can find it all here.
Today, Lori is here answering my 'voices' question. I love her response! When you are done reading about how her mind works, check out all the giveaways at the bottom of the post ~ she is so very generous!
So Lori, I have heard other authors say that they 'hear voices in their head' and that is how they write their books: the characters are telling their stories. Not being a writer myself, that concept has always intrigued me.
When some people hear voices, we get them medical attention, others end up becoming writers. Does this happen to you? How do you come up with your stories?
I have to laugh, because both the main character in my novel, "Momnesia" and myself in real life, have a tendency to argue with "The Two Little Guys Inside My Head!" They're not like the typical devil versus angel guys... they're more like two attorneys who argue the various aspects of a situation whenever there's a decision to be made! (Please do not show up with a straight jacket, or I'll let them come after you!)
As for writing my books, here is what tends to happen: I come up with a main idea and then it just takes on a life of its own. For example, with "Unexpecting," I thought about what a nightmare if would be if, after all the effort I've put into not having additional children with my second husband AND making sure that none of our four kids have a child at too young an age, if we somehow ended up raising another baby "from scratch" anyway?
In the beginning, I had no idea how such a thing could transpire, but once I got started with Alexandra showing up at the door unexpectedly, everything just kind of "happened!" There were many times during the editing process that I thought to myself, "I don't even remember writing this... where do I come up with this stuff?"
"Unexpecting" ended up being a big project of personal growth for me. It forced me to examine how I would REALLY feel about a new baby and how I would handle various crises with my children or husband should they ever come up. Honestly, at times it was so hard that I had to set aside writing for weeks at a time so I could come to terms with things. But in the end, I'm really happy with the way the book turned out and I feel really good about the things I learned about myself and human nature along the way.
About the author
Lori Verni-Fogarsi has been an author, speaker, and small business consultant since 1995. She has been featured in major media including Lifetime Women’s Network, the My Carolina Today Show, and Boston Globe Forums Live.
Her public speaking has occurred at many prestigious venues including North Carolina State University, Nassau Community College, and many more.
She has received two awards for her novel, Momnesia, and her nonfiction, Everything You Need to Know About House Training Puppies and Adult Dogs, continues to be one of the most highly recommended in its genre since 2005.
Lori is a happy married mom of two, step mom of two more, and has two cats, both rotten. Originally a native New Yorker, she now divides her time between Raleigh, NC, and Lake Gaston, VA.
She is very excited about the release of Unexpecting, and looks forward to her book tour, interviews, launch parties, and other festivities!
She is very excited about the release of Unexpecting, and looks forward to her book tour, interviews, launch parties, and other festivities!
Connect with Lori
Giveaway #1
**Everyone who leaves a comment on Lori’s tour page (click here) will be entered to win a $20 Amazon gift card! Anyone who purchases their copy of Unexpecting before May 13 and sends their receipt to Samantha (at) ChickLitPlus (dot) com, will get five bonus entries.**
Giveaway #2
This giveaway is for a paperback or Kindle copy of Lori's book, Momnesia. This giveaway is International but the paperback copy has to be mailed to a US address. Thank you Lori, for offering a copy of your fabulous book to one of my lucky followers!
Giveaway #3
Lori is also holding a giant giveaway for a
$100 Amazon gift card or a Kindle Fire .... Winner's Choice!!
$100 Amazon gift card or a Kindle Fire .... Winner's Choice!!
Head on over to her website.
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And be sure to check the sidebar for my other giveaways!
Love reading these posts!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely feature! I enjoyed answering your "voices" question and hope your visitors don't think I'm too nuts to read my book! LOL!
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