My guest today is Ruth Zavitsanos, and she offers some words of wisdom, and a little promotion. Help me welcome her.
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I’d like to think that as a writer I notice things more than the
average individual. I know that in recent years I’ve turned my senses up a
notch taking in more than just sights. This definitely helps me to add depth to
my writing and allow the reader to go beyond dialogue and action in the story.
I’m also aware of the little signs that fall along my path providing
inspiration for my writing.
Currently, the old farmhouse down the street is being renovated.
Now, instead of just walking past this 19th century dilapidated structure with
my canine kids, I stop and consider the means of maintaining the old while
using the new to upgrade and strengthen the structure. I’ve decided this is the
look I want for my cover, since the Sisters
Inn is under constant repair. Of course, the hero is doing the repair and
one of the proprietors of the Inn is doing her best to ignore the handsome and
able handyman.
What I find truly amazing about this setting is there are no
signs of the modern world, i.e. cars, paved roads, telephone lines, etc. Beyond
the farmhouse is the farm, across the street a huge corn field, and next to it,
the decaying barn with an occasional turkey vulture perched on an opening that
once housed a window pane. It’s as though this setting was hand delivered to
me. At times, I can hear my hero and heroine in the distance and see a blur of
their faces. These are the times I practically run home to give them their say
for others to hear. I’m so grateful to have a setting nearby that brings my
characters to life.
My first novel, FLIGHT OF LITTLE DOVE, a historical fiction,
also takes place in the 1870s. It has received five star reviews and is
embraced by women and Young Adult readers. It is available in both print and
ebook formats through Whiskey Creek Press, Amazon, and B&N.com.
Next up is a novella with a 70s time period-the 1970s, that is.
I’m thinking about the box in my attic, inside is a Captain&Tennille
scrapbook, Tiger Beat issue with David Cassidy gracing the cover and a TV GUIDE
spotlighting Carol Burnett. If only I held on to my shag rug! :)
AUTHOR
BIO for RUTH G. ZAVITSANOS
Ruth
G. Zavitsanos began writing at the age of 12. Growing up outside of New York
City, she attended many Broadway plays and musicals that served to stimulate her
imagination. While attaining her Journalism degree at Marshall University she
received numerous writing awards. She has been published in Writer’s Digest
magazine and had an in-depth article in a regional magazine. Ruth is a member
of PennWriters, Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, Valley Forge Romance Writers Group and
Romance Writers of America. Her first novel, FLIGHT OF LITTLE DOVE, a Young
Adult read, has been receiving five star reviews and is a book club selection
for several independent bookstores. Ruth’s children’s books, THE VILLA DOG,THE
OLD FORTRESS DOG, and THE KONA DOG,have been embraced by children, parents and
the educational community.
Ruth
enjoys Pilates, zumba, cooking, reading, music, photography, snorkeling, walks
with her canine kids, and travel. She and her family reside halfway between
Amish Country and Philadelphia, PA.
Ruth
can be contacted at wtrworld@hotmail.com. Feel free to visit her
website at www.ruthzonline.com
4 comments:
I love that your dogs came along today, It's only fitting, right, after your writing a series featuring wise and wonderful canines? Your Flight of Little Dove has been well received, too, I know, and I'm eager to see what you come up with next!
There's no better research than the up close and personal kind, is there? Hope Sister's Inn is as big a success as Flight of Little Dove and those adorable doggy books. Good luck in all your future endeavors.
I'd love to see this dilapidated structure up close. I'd probably explore it because that's what I like to do. Do you wonder if it's haunted? (g) See where my mind runs. LOL
Do I get to read Sisters Inn? Is it historical? I want more info! LOL
Marci
That's so great Ruth that you have this inspiration so close! I grew up in Lancaster, PA and was wondering if this site is near there... Very cool!
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