interviewing Author Cindy Freland

Q1.Please tell me more about yourself?

A. I am a children's book author and love helping children learn about the Chesapeake Bay. I have written and self-published a ten-book series about the animals of the Bay and other special places in Maryland. I am 64 years old and live in Bowie, Maryland, with my husband Peter. I love cooking, baking, painting, gardening, walking, dancing, and swimming. I have one granddaughter.

Q2. What are your favorite books to read?

A. I read online about the Bay and other areas of Maryland. I enjoyed reading The Thorn Birds twice.

Q3. Do you like coffee or tea?

A. No, but I drink Coke and lots of water.

Q4.How many books have you written?

A. I have written and self-published 18 books for children and adults.

Q5. Do you have a favorite bookstore?

A. No, I am not a shopper. But I enjoy ordering online.

Q6. Did you go to college for writing?

A. No, but I took typing, shorthand, and business classes in high school. I started a virtual assistant business, Maryland Secretarial, Services, Inc, in 1997 and closed it in 2020.

Q7.Growing up what were your favorite books to read?

A. I really didn't enjoy reading when I was a child. Most books bore me to death. However, I do enjoy reading children's books.

Q8. How did you get inspired to write a book?

A. Children and animals always inspire me to write. Since I live close to the Chesapeake Bay, the sparkles on the water always inspire me and make me wonder what is underneath.

Q9.What hobbies do you have?

A. I love to crochet, cook, bake, walk, swim, and garden. I was kickboxing for a while until I hurt my hip. It is fine now but I gave the boxing bag to my daughter.

Q10.Do you have a favorite coffee shop?

A. No, I don't drink coffee. But if I did go in, it might be to buy a sweet treat like cake or muffin.

Q11.Where can people find you online?

A.My books can be purchased through my own website at www.cbaykidsbooks.com, on Amazon, and any

one of 65 gift shops throughout Maryland.

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