Interview With Author Concepción Carolina Vásquez
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an American woman 72 years old. Born in El Paso, Texas
Retired as an Independent Contractor with the US Dept of State in 2017
Have had a multitude of jobs in various fields
Graduate of UTEP 1975 BBA
I have had multiple businesses
CYLLME. a mortgage company in the 70’s
ESSENTIALS Boutique in the 80’s. Imported Women’s lingerie
CONNIE VASQUEZ TRADING COMPANY Imported Olive Oil from Greece from 2013 to 2017
Worked for the US Dept of State from 1999 to 2019 as an independent Contractor working as a Cultural Liaison in English and Spanish accompanying international visitors invited by the US State.
I retired in 2017 when my mother acquired Dementia to take care of her. Did this when I was able to collect my SS.
I have only written one book, this year. “My Diamond in the Desert”
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“My Diamond in the Desert” is the name of my book.
I was inspired when my mom passed away earlier this year and I started reminiscing about her life and realized the tremendous contribution that she had made in supporting, and encouraging education and giving me values about how to live my life in honor of my heritage and country.
I realized that just as she had inspired me, I could inspire other women to not give up, prepare themselves, and be active and productive members of our society, country, and the world.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Many books have inspired me, I am an avid reader of History, mythology, poetry, and art.
My favorite books are “THE Prophet ” by Khalid Gibran, the Bible, and biographies of people such as Alexander the Great, Jose Galvez, Cleopatra, Napoleon, Martin Luther King, Gandhi, Pablo Neruda, Shakespeare, Lincoln, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz,
I love classical Music, the Beatles, and singers like Il Volo, Sinatra, Bocelli, Placido Domingo, and Pavarotti.
What are you working on now?
I would like to write another book soon.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/my-diamond-in-the-desert-concepci-n-v-squez/1146650880?ean=9798989925773
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I think that if you have a passion, it would be wise to share it
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice is to Never give up, life is precious so you should enjoy living every minute that God gives you.
What are you reading now?
Poetry
What’s next for you as a writer?
I am trying to enjoy this first book with all its consequences and then I’ll work on another book soon.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
I would take my Bible, a blank book, and a geography, world history, or poetry book.
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