Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born in Syracuse NY. Being the Middle sibling of 3 children during the end years of the depression period, I learned early to develop a strong imagination as there was not much to go around during those young years.
This skill has come in handy my whole life as witnessed by the success of my “Have Puppets Will Travel” Puppetry as well as sweepstakes contests I have won through my life.
Although I have written a lot of non published projects over the years, my most recently published “The Story of Goo” is my only published work. I am very proud of this as this a life dream come true.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Story of Goo. I wanted to have a sweet story to read my young daughters back in the 1960’s, so i chose to write my own for her.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Whenever I write things, I take my time and fiddle around with getting the structure and flow correct. I only work on the writing a little bit at a time, never too much at one sitting. It could take months sometimes to get things the way i am satisfied.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
In general, I love autobiographies, books about angels, and books that show people having positive life transformations.
What are you working on now?
I have a song that I wrote many decades ago that I have recorded in a studio and am getting that ready for mass consumption also.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Honestly, I am a novice on marketing and book promotion. My nephew Marc Shamus is the one who is assisting me with all this.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t put your dreams on the shelf. just go after them.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Focus on what is good and things will turn out right.
What are you reading now?
Walden by Henry David Thoreau
What’s next for you as a writer?
Incorporate my studio recording of my song into perhaps some type of a video or book.
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?
1) Slumdog Millionaire by Vikas Swarup
2) I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
3) The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion
Author Websites and Profiles
Rosalind Menter Website
Rosalind Menter Amazon Profile