Welcome! Please tell us a little about yourself, Eleanor!
I'm
a Puerto Rican-born, bilingual Army brat, and mother to three amazing
young adult children. I was a social worker, counselor, and an
exhibiting multi-media artist for twenty five years before discovering
my passion for writing. I
write poetry, dabble in black and white photography, and
love gardening.
My debut novel, A Decent Woman, set in turn of the century Puerto Rico, is coming out Autumn 2014 with Booktrope. I'm busy writing my second novel, Finding Gracia, about a woman's adventure on the medieval pilgrimage path of El Camino, also known as the Way of St. James, in Spain. I'm living my dream of writing full-time in
wild and wonderful West Virginia.
Q1: Would you ever want to learn how to fly a plane? (Or can you? LOL) Why or why not?
EP: Yes, but not because I
think it would be cool or fun! You see, I have a great fear of flying (and heights) despite my love
of travel and having lived in many countries. Maybe I would be less fearful if
I could actually see what’s going on behind the closed cockpit door, and feel
more in control. As it is now, I pray and have several glasses of red wine to
get me through take-off and landing!
Q2: Would you ever (do you ever) sing Karaoke in public?
EP: I’ve sung Karaoke in
public twice when my friends signed me up without my consent. I sang a so-so
version of ‘Crazy’ by Patsy Cline, and people actually got up to slow dance
which was crazy! It’s now my go-to Karaoke song because I have a low voice and
I know the words. I’m learning more of Patsy’s songs because my friends are
Karaoke nuts, and I know they will sign me up again!
Q3: What is your favorite place you've ever been?
EP: Tangiers, Morocco. I took
a rusty ferry from Gibraltar to Tangiers and was blown away by the awesome
beaches, the friendly people, and the amazing food. I loved shopping at the
exotic bazaars, and ended up riding a camel which was easier said than done.
When I dismounted, the camel spit at me – nice.
Q4: What is one of your biggest hopes for the future?
EP: Hands down, to spoil and
rock my future grandbabies, and live close enough to my children to visit
often. I keep nagging my three adult children to hurry up and give me what I
want! Ha!
Q5: *bonus question for everyone* Do you collect anything? If so, why?
EP: I collect heart-shaped
rocks, old tins, Steiff bears, and books. I love hunting for heart-shaped rocks
and gift them to friends with quotes written on them. I don’t want plastic in
my home, so I use the tins for storage and they’re beautiful. Steiff bears
remind me of happy times with my children. I own and use a Kindle when I travel, but
a book smells great and lasts forever. I’m pretty sure I have a book addiction.
Thanks, Bru! Great questions!
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So glad you enjoyed them, Ellie, your answers were fantastic! Thank you so much for visiting with us today.
You can learn more about Eleanor Parker by visiting her at http://www.elliesbookz.
See you next week!
