Hi! I am
Carolyn Howard Johnson, your trusty New Book Review blogger and author of the
multi award-winning HowTo Do It
Frugally Series of books for writers. This blog has heretofore been
exclusive for reviews but I thought I’d do a special series of interviews after
I chatted with Jeanie Loiacono, President of Loiacono Literary
Agency – Where ‘can’t’ is not in our vocabulary! I
thought sharing the interviews would help the many subscribers and visitors to
this New Book Review blog, including authors, reviewers, and, of course, readers
who just might find a new favorite author among the featured books and
authors.
So, today
welcome Caroline
Giammanco.
Caroline Giammanco grew up on a farm in the Ozarks of
Missouri. After graduating from high school, she moved to Tucson, Arizona where
she attended the University of Arizona. Her Bachelor’s degree is in Political
Science with an English minor. Caroline has taught public school for over twenty
years in New Mexico, Arizona, and Missouri. She is currently the English
department chair of a southern Missouri high school. Caroline is the mother of
two sons, Rick and Kevin, both military veterans.
1. What
is your genre? Is it fiction or nonfiction? I write
non-fiction true crime with an emphasis on criminal justice
reform.
2. What
made you want to be a writer? I'm
an English teacher and had considered writing for years. I finally found a topic
I want to share with the world.
3. Of
all the authors out there, who inspired you most? I have always
admired authors who aren't afraid to tackle a tough subject; be it Harper Lee
with To Kill a Mockingbird or Richard Peck writing The River Between
Us. I like authors who make you think.
4. What
is your writing style? Do you outline? Linearly? By scene? Why? I seldom
outline. When an idea strikes me, I write. Then I build around that central
idea.
5. Do
you write every day? How much? How long? I
don't write every day, but some days I spend hours writing. It depends if there
is something I have to get down on paper and what is happening in real
life.
6. Do
you think reading is as important to writing for an author? Why?
Reading teaches
children the power of writing. I am a huge advocate of early childhood reading,
and in reading throughout your whole life.
7. What
are some of the things you would like to share with budding authors?
Write about
what you believe in, and believe in your writing. If you have a passion for a
topic, you will touch the hearts and minds of readers.
8. Do
you have any marketing and promotional advice, referrals, tips you would like to
share? Don't
just write to be published, write to be published and sell millions! Your
success hinges on your own investment of time and effort into the promotion of
your work. Don't be content stopping at step one. Network, use social media, and
self-promote.
9. Do
you think conferences are beneficial? If so, what have you learned? Which ones
do you frequent? I'm
a first-time author who just attended my very first writer’s conference, held by
the Ozarks Writers League. Making those connections, learning from others, and
sharing my own experiences were invaluable.
10. Where can we find you, your books and when is
your next event? Bank Notes: The
True Story of the Boonie Hat Bandit
is available online @ Amazon, BooksAMillion, Barnes & Noble and increasingly
in stores. Ask for it at your local book retailer. www.booniehatbandit.com
The Newsy Notes page is my blog. Facebook fan page www.facebook.com/Caroline-Giammanco-Author-Fans-708344612622445/ Facebook:
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009880805237
On December 6th I will be at the Barnes and Noble
in Fairview Heights, Illinois.
Boonie
Blogs Caroline
Giammanco’s Bank Notes: The True Story of the Boonie Hat Bandit on What’s
Going On
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Caroline Giammanco, wife of Keith Giammanco, better known as
the Boonie Hat Bandit, joined Larry to talk about her new book Bank
Notes: The True Story of the Boonie Hat Bandit
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ABOUT THE SPONSORING AGENT
Jeanie Loiacono, President, Loiacono Literary
Agency
A facilitator of dreams, Jeanie Loiacono represents over eighty authors. Her
forte is mystery, romance, thrillers, historical/military/southern fiction, and
all quality fiction/nonfiction. Her passion is to see her authors
succeed.“There is nothing more rewarding than to hold one of my author’s books and know I helped bring it to fruition. I am so blessed and privileged to be able to work with some of the most talented writers in the world.” Jeanie.L@llallc.net www.loiaconoliteraryagency.com
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