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Interviewing Author Christina Hamlett

Interviewing Author  Christina Hamlett  Q1. Tell me about yourself. A. Writing and theatre have been passionately entwined for as long as I can remember. My first job out of high school was that of a movie and theatre critic for a weekly newspaper. In a magical case of being in the right place at the right time, this led to me getting cast as a chorus girl and understudy by a local melodrama company (despite the fact I had never been in a play before). This was just the start of 16 years treading the boards as an actor and director, half of that stretch running my own touring theatre company, The Hamlett Players. Throughout all of this, I was penning scripts, writing for magazines and newspapers, and getting my books published. In addition to a plethora of projects, I teach online playwriting and screenwriting classes and am a professional ghostwriter (which does not mean I talk to dead people). Was my journey an easy one? Absolutely not. Much of it was trial and error because the reso

Interviewing penny cooke

Interviewing penny cooke Q1. Tell me about yourself? A. My husband and I live in Florida and have three grown children and seven grandchildren. I was brought up in church and even read my Bible growing up, but I became a committed Christian in my early twenties. At that time I got involved in women's ministry and have always served in that area of the church. I eventually became the women's ministry coordinator at my church. I am a mentor and life coach. I love to teach the Bible and my passion is for women to grow in their faith and prayer. This passion led me to write the book Pursuing Prayer - Being Effective in a Busy World (New Hope Publishers, 2019). Other than writing, I love decorating, sewing, and gardening. Oh, and walking on the beach! Q.2.What are your favorite books to read? A. I read a lot of nonfiction books. I love Bible study and research. But I love a good fiction story too. It's a great retreat to get lost in a story and a much-needed break from the serio