Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Irene A Petrucci. I was born in Brooklyn, NY. After getting married and moving to Long Island NY I spent most of my younger years publishing poems and selling art work. I have always had a special love for children and animals and it is reflected in my poems and drawings. I am now residing in Tennessee were I am writing a series of children books.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The first book in the series is called “Snow Girls”. It was inspired by many conversations with my sister-in-law about my niece in Upstate NY
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
While sitting on my bed I gather my thought and write them down using a notebook and pencil.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
A little bit of all of them
What are you working on now?
The second book in the series which is unnamed at this time will continue with the life experiences of the three sisters growing up in a single parent house in Upstate NY.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
amazon.com
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing until you know its your best
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Have the courage to follow your dreams don’t worry about what others expect of you
What are you reading now?
At current time I am not reading any books
What’s next for you as a writer?
Continue on my series of children’s books
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?
Out of Africa, War horse, Passage , and Defending Jacob
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