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Author Interview with Virginia Wright

1/13/2014

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     Hello everyone!  Today's guest and interviewee is a fellow New Englander.  She is a multi-talented person as well as a thoughtful friend.  I hope you give her a big warm welcome!

Virginia, please tell us a little about yourself.
Thank you, Jodi. I always enjoy that opportunity.  I am a writer and illustrator.  I have been writing since I was a little girl, and back then, I wrote poetry and haikus. Later in life, I started writing children’s books.

What is the title of your book?
I have five books on the market. I will tell you about “Buzzzzzzzz What Honeybees Do” since we are looking at spring in a couple of months.

Please, tell us a little about your book.
Buzzzzzzzz What Honeybees Do, is a non-fiction, educational book, written for children originally—but I soon found out that it was a book for adults too.

What genre do you write?
Children’s genre is mainly what I have written for the past five books. However, because of writing opinion articles for many popular online news websites, and because of the writing projects I have planned for 2014 and 2015, I consider myself a mixed genre writer. 

What inspired you to write this book?
Buzzzzzzzz What Honeybees Do was written for my granddaughter, Abigail. This is after she went to our bee yard and she came back in the house and was very inquisitive about the honeybees. This inspired me to write this book.

How long have you been writing?
I have been writing since I was a little girl. I would sit on my parent’s veranda with pen, pad in hand, and write hours, upon hours.

Which of your characters is your favorite and why?
My favorite character is the honeybee―as this insect is our greatest pollinator.

What is the hope for your book?
My hope for Buzzzzzzzz What Honeybees Do is that it will educate children and adults about honeybees our most important pollinators. Also, that this book will be found (as one of my reviewers put it) on the reference shelves of classroom science libraries, (and I am adding) “everywhere” to the end of that statement.

Do you have other books?
Yes, in addition to Buzzzzzzzz, I have written: The Princess and the Castle, The Prince and the Dragon, Crying Bear, and The Christmas Secret.

Besides writing, what are some of your other hobbies or interests?   

Besides writing, I also illustrate my books. In addition to that, I am a nature and food photographer. I have thousands of photographs that I have shot. I create postcards, cups, and totes, among other items with my illustrations and photographs on it. I am a foodie—love to cook, and I added a recipe section to my blog I call, The Recipe Weekly.

What are you working on now? 

I am working on a My First Book Series for 0-3 year olds. The first book in my series titled: “Wild Animal Sounds.” To be released in 2014.

What is your next project?
I am working on a few other projects that I am excited about; however, my lips are sealed right now—and to be announced when I feel it is time to open them and speak of it. 

Do you have a blog or website?
Yes, I have a blog—http://www.virginiawright.com/blog – please visit often  for author interviews, recipes, nutrition and health articles, cooking tips and tricks, book giveaways, and contests…

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/author/virginiawright

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/virginiabrownwright

Twitter: 

http://www.twitter.com/virginia_wright

eMail: 

info [at] virginiawright [dot] com

Thank you, Jodi—for having me on your blog, I am touched you asked me. I consider you not only a fellow author, but also a good friend. I appreciate you taking the time to interview me. I hope you and your viewers have enjoyed reading the questions and answers. I will give (one) of your commenting viewers (one) of my books. I will check back in about a week to see who has participated in this author interview and choose a winner at that time.


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     I hope everyone will take a moment to connect with Virginia.  By the way, I have "Buzzzzzzzz… What Honeybees Do."  It is a great book.  I hope you consider checking it out.
     And Virginia, you are most welcome!  I hope you have had fun!  I know I have!  Most of all, I hope all of you have enjoyed it!  Just as a reminder, Virginia will be giving a book away to one of my lucky commenters… so… don't forget to leave a comment.

22 Comments
Rhonda Patton link
1/13/2014

It is great for the author interviews on here. You learn so much from what interests them and the thoughts on the books they have written. Great job Jodi again for the information on great books and writers.

Rhonda
www.thecroak500.com

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Jodi Desautels
1/13/2014

Thank you for stopping by, Rhonda! I am glad you like the interview. I hope many people will take advantage of these interviews, both as authors and illustrators being interviewed and as readers.

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Virginia Wright link
1/13/2014

Thank you Rhonda for stopping by Jodi's blog, to check out my interview.

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Dennis Higgins link
1/13/2014

Awesome interview. I admire both Jodi and Virginia. I loved Buzzzzzzzz...

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Virginia Wright link
1/13/2014

Awww! Thank you, Dennis. So happy you loved Buzzzzzzzz! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by Jodi's blog to take a look at the interview she did with me.

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Jodi Desautels
1/13/2014

Hi Dennis. I am glad you enjoyed the interview. Yes… I enjoyed "Buzzzzzz…." as well.

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Julia Flowers/A. T. Weaver link
1/13/2014

Great interview.

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Jodi Desautels
1/13/2014

Hi Julia! Thank you for stopping by. I appreciate it. I am glad you enjoyed the interview.

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Virginia Wright link
1/13/2014

Thank you, Julia. I appreciate you stopping by!!

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Joyce
1/13/2014

I will just say this, these interviews that are done are very helpful in so many ways. You can really learn a lot about someone. There likes and what they have plan. I mean it's great to be able to learn about all the different authors out there just from an interview. Jodi you are really a very educated person who really knows the right questions to ask. I am just happen that I have all of you as a friend.

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Virginia Wright link
1/13/2014

Joyce,

Yes, I agree. Jodi does know to ask the right questions. I am honored she asked to interview "me." I'm so happy that you stopped by to check out my interview.

-Virginia

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Jodi Desautels
1/13/2014

Aw! Thank you, Virginia! You are making me blush! Thank you for accepting the interview. I love this book and am glad you chose it to feature in this interview!

Jodi Desautels
1/13/2014

Aw! Thank you, Joyce! I appreciate the kind words. I am glad that you like the interviews. I am happy to be your friend as well. Your support and friendship is greatly appreciated! It means a lot!

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Lee Carper link
1/14/2014

Excellent interview! I agree... Jodi knows how to ask the right questions. Always gives us a chance to get to know the author. Thanks.

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Virginia Wright link
1/14/2014

Glad you stopped by, Lee! Appreciate the support for both Jodi and I.

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Karen Phillips
1/15/2014

I love reading an interview that makes me think! Reading for the first time, I wondered why both "working on?" and "next project?" would be asked. I read the interview from the beginning again and realized, yes, these are two very different questions! Virginia, you are a talented author! Jodi, thank you for this fantastic interview!

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Jodi Desautels
1/15/2014

Hi Karen. Thank you for stopping by. I appreciate it. Yes, Virginia is a talented author and illustrator. She is also a wonderful friend!

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Virginia Wright link
1/16/2014

Yes, Karen--"working on" and "next project" are two different subjects. Right now my (WIP) is a story titled: Wild Animal Sounds, and my next project...well, that is already in the works too, but it is next. :-)

Thank you for your kind words. I believe we are "all" talented--in our own way. Some folks can sing, some can sew, and another might knit, and the various talents go on and on. Writing/illustrating for me is just plain fun!

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Tracy Campbell link
1/15/2014

Jodi, thanks for interviewing Virginia.
Virginia, you inspire me.
I have all of your books and they are wonderful.
No need to put my name in the draw.

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Jodi Desautels
1/15/2014

Hi Tracy. Thank you for stopping by. You know… I would still love to interview you… promote you as an illustrator. We could do it here..or… Clarinda Cloud would love to chat with you about illustrating and feelings too, I am sure. Let me know!

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Virginia Wright link
1/16/2014

Yes, thank you Jodi for interviewing me. I appreciate the chance to hang on the edge of your cloud for a moment or two! Aww! Tracy--thank you. What a nice sentiment to say that "I" inspire you. That is quite an honor coming from such a beautiful whimsical artist. But I am happy to think that I may be an inspiration to you or another. It warms my heart. Hugs, -Virginia

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Virginia Wright link
1/21/2014

Woot! After being interviewed by Author/Illustrator and Educator Jodi Desautels, there were (74 Facebook Likes and 8 Tweets) of the interview, as well as a number of comments. It was hard trying to pick the winner of my educational, non-fiction book Buzzzzzzzz What Honeybees Do —but I did. Congratulations-Joyce E Vankirk. I truly appreciate everyone’s Like’s, Tweets, Comments…Support! Thank you, Jodi! :-)

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