Ripollsworkshop Reads

Author Interview with R.J. Post

Episode Summary

In this week’s episode our wonderful host Courtney Ripoll-McBride had the opportunity to interview RJ Post author of “Lion Taming, Dating and Other Dangerous Endeavors”. Sit back and relax as we learn about his book, his favorite books growing up and now, along with his advice for those aspiring authors & readers!

Episode Notes

R.J. Post grew up in Ohio and Kansas and earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from St. Mary of the Plains College in Dodge City, KS. He worked as a reporter, editor and manager at newspapers in Kansas and Nebraska for 31 years and now works as a copywriter and digital content creator for a marketing agency. He has had short stories published on the Saturday Evening Post’s website and in the Nebraska Writers Guild’s “Flashes From the Plains: A Flash Fiction Collection.” “Lion Taming, Dating and Other Dangerous Endeavors,” a collection of short stories, is his first book. R.J. lives in Grand Island, NE, with his wife, Susan. They have three grown daughters.

 

**Timestamps**

00:20 Introduction

00:36 What is your book about?

1:10 Inspiration to write your book?

2:50 When you were writing your book who was it for?

4:40 How long have you been writing and what made you start?

6:00 What is your Schedule like when writing your book?

7:18 What do you need in your writing space to maintain focus?

8:45 Favorite Snack or Drink when writing?

9:18 What type of books do you enjoy reading?

10:25 What type of books did you grow up reading?

11:30 As an adult who is your favorite series, or do you have a favorite author?

12:33 Are there any Books or Authors that inspired you to become an author?

13:20 Advice for just starting out reading?

15:23 Advice for Aspiring authors

17:30 Anything people are generally surprised about you?

20:20 Best place to connect?

 

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