The 2018 Author Interview Series Featuring Tina Frisco

Enjoyed Don Massenzio’s interview of Tina Frisco.

Author Don Massenzio

It’s time for the next subject for my 2018 author interview series. Author interviews are posted every Friday throughout the year.

I am honored to continue this series with California author and blogger Tina Frisco.

You can catch up with all of my past author interviews (nearly 200) on my Author Directory page.

If you’re an author interested in being interviewed in this series, I still have limited spots available for 2018. You can email me at don@donmassenzio.com

Now, please enjoy this interview with Tina Frisco:

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Do you try more to be original or to deliver to readers what they want?

I aim to do both, because both are needed for books to sell. But I won’t compromise originality, so at times it becomes a bit of a juggling act. I write because I enjoy it and am compelled to so. Writing is my life’s blood. And like most writers…

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7 Lessons I Learned Writing 200 Stories in 200 Days

We can all learn something from Gregg Savage here…

The Daily Tales of Gregg Savage

200 stories. 200 days. Over 800 hours of writing.

I must have learned something in that time, right?

Part 1

The Monster of Self Doubt

1. Doubt comes and goes in waves.

200 days ago, I decided I was going to write and publish a story every day for the next year, and I am yet to exorcise the monster of doubt whispering sweet-nothings into my ear whenever my mouse pointer is hovering over the publish button. There must be someone out there who doesn’t enjoy these stories, right? Someone who thinks – and, maybe even hopes – this project is a waste of time? Someone who is asking themselves what right this clown from rural Australia has in claiming he is some kind of author? I then realise I, in fact, do not enjoy all of my tales (my least favourite being tale #152 – The Tale of a Hermit…

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Irish History Quiz – Part 1

Sounds like an interesting book, Frank.

Frank Parker's author site

I’m planning a live launch of A Purgatory of Misery next month. I created a Facebook event and have been putting up daily posts about Irish history.

I was going to repeat them here but I hit on a better idea. A quiz!

If you know the answers it won’t take you long. If you don’t, you will find them over on the event’s FB page.

Unfortunately it’s not interactive. I’ve researched several quiz widgets but WP requires me to upgrade to the business version in order to install them.

Here are your questions. You can enter your answers in the comments if you want to show off.

1. Workhouses were introduced into Ireland by the 1838 Poor Law (Ireland) Act. How many were built in this  first phase?
2. The book launch is to be held in a former workhouse. It is one of how many additional workhouses that were…

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The Bloggers Bash 2018 – My take! #BloggersBash #MondayBlogs

Originally posted on But I Smile Anyway…:
Saturday the 19th of May took it’s time to arrive, but equally, it sped its way…

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Meet The Bloggers Who Are Attending The 2018 Annual Bloggers Bash #BloggersBash

Looking forward to attending!

Hugh's Views & News

On behalf of the committee of the Bloggers Bash, I’d like to extend a warm welcome to everyone who has confirmed their attendance for the 4th Annual Bloggers Bash. Bags are packed, votes have been counted, cakes baked, envelopes sealed, outfits chosen, and the fun starts at 10:30 when Sacha flings opens the doors, and the hugging begins. (Please – no screaming this year when you see Geoff’s beard!)

Where & When?

Saturday 19th, May 2018 at The George IV pub in Chiswick, London. Click here for full details on how to get there.

We’ve lots going on during the day, including two speakers, a panel debate and, of course, the announcements of this year’s bloggers bash award winners. We’ll also be announcing the winners of The Bloggers Bash Blog Post competition. Click here to see the agenda.

Without further ado, allow me to introduce you all to this year’s attendees who have…

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Smorgasbord Short Stories – Flights of Fancy – Getting Away with Murder by Sally Cronin

A short story from Sally Cronin. Enjoy!

Smorgasbord - Variety is the spice of life

Flights of Fancy was my first short story collection published in 2009 in paperback and audio with a later ebook edition. The stories were written over twenty years and scribbled down on odd pieces of paper… Over the next five weeks I will be sharing them on Saturday and Sunday whilst I get on with editing the next book.. I hope you will enjoy my early efforts.

Getting Away with Murder.

On my forty-third birthday, I murdered a woman. She made me do it. For over fifteen years, she had made my very life, a misery and a mockery. This woman had bullied and forced me into behaviour that had made me ashamed, fearful for my life and sanity. She jeopardized my health and destroyed my self-esteem.

As I stand before you, I freely admit to this killing. I realise that this is my chance to have my say, to…

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A Book Review of “Mind Games,” by Stevie Turner

Thanks to Cherie at ‘Thatblogwherecheriemovestogermany’ for her 4 star review of Mind Games

https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/RENL34DCMR9KN/

From Michigan to Germany

I received my free copy of Mind Games by Stevie Turner from The Book Gobbler in return for a fair and honest book review.  The book was published on October 27, 2017.

Mind Games is the story of the life of Frances and Martin Andrews.  Their story is one of a marriage that has been destroyed by Martin’s addiction to porn and the loss of trust that comes from addiction.

The story is told from both Frances and Martin’s perspectives. Throughout the story you begin to see life through the eyes of Frances, with occasional views through Martin’s eyes.  The character of Frances really grows throughout the tale, and I found myself really rooting for her.

It is a fast moving story, and I found myself making my way through the book in a short time.  Although the story is about porn addiction, it is not an erotic or sensual…

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Sunday Night “Get to Know”…….

You can learn even more about The Militant Negro here! Like him, I absolutely hate men who wear their trousers so low that you can see their underwear. I just want to go up to them and pull their trousers up properly!

The Militant Negro™

Yes…..another “get to know me”…….soon, very soon you’ll know more about me…..THAN I KNOW ABOUT ME.

We can all thank the gorgeously beautiful Ms. Ella Eris over at EllaErisBeautyAndLifeStyle a wonderful blog you should visit, regularly.

Thank you Ms. Ella…..

Here We Go……..Buckle Up……

Nothin’ special…just another fun “get to know me” quiz!

1) Are you a morning or night person?	Am I even a person? I love the night. I adore the day. Admire the afternoons. Relish the evenings.
2) Which do you prefer, sweet or salty foods?	FOOD. Period. It just has to be fresh, tasty, flavorful and smell good.
3) Ninjas or pirates?	Women….. wearing high heels. preferably smoking a cigar. On my boat.
4) Ninjas vs pirates, discuss.	OK, what the fuck…are we 7 years old.
5) Autobots or Decepticons?	See answer above……..right here…. 👆
6) What was your favorite childhood television program?	Andy Griffith Show…

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#9 SENIOR SALON 2018

Hoping some more authors/bloggers of ‘a certain age’ (!) will be able to take part.

The Smorgasbord Sunday Interview – Getting to Know You – The Militant Negro™

Am re-blogging The Militant Negro’s at times very poignant and always interesting answers to Sally Cronin’s questions.

Smorgasbord - Variety is the spice of life

My guest today is the generous, forthright and passionate advocate for civil liberties, The Militant Negro™. Not a day goes by when one or more of my posts are shared on his eclectic blog and I know that I am just one amongst many have reason to be grateful for his kindness. You will find the arts, poetry, fiction as well as down to earth and compelling documentation of the the many civil rights violations that are part of all our cultures.

Anyway, now it is time to find out which of the five questions Mr. MN chose to respond to.

The Smorgasbord Sunday Interview – Getting to Know You – The Militant Negro™

First thing is I am Notorious for breaking the rules and NOT following protocol, so I will not attempt to follow the 100 word rule. I find it difficult enough talking about me. I am…

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