Monica Branham, age 26, interviews her author mom, Ressa
Empbra
Q. Can
you name all your Mom’s books?
Monica: Yes.
The Krascheam Chronicles; Guided, and The Dragon Dimension; Caught in the
Dragon Cove.
Q. Which
is your favorite, and why?
Monica: I
think her dragon book is my favorite because it means so much to her, and
because I love dragons. But I’m sure her other book would be as good, if not
better. She’s always been really creative, and has an awesome imagination.
Q. When
does your Mom write? Where in the house? Describe her writing area.
Monica: She
sits in her big leather chair-ottoman, in the living room, with a coffee table
near so everything she needs in within arm’s reach. And it’s always quiet and
peaceful.
Q. What
are you doing when Mom is writing?
Monica: I
don’t live at home, but I’ve been there before while she’s been writing.
Usually, I just hang out watching TV, or maybe I’ll read one of the books from
her ‘real’ bookshelf. I try to answer any questions she feels I may be helpful
with. Sometimes she just needs an opinion, or maybe a little help to round out
an idea.
Q. If
Mom got rich and famous, what would you want her to do with the money?
Monica: I’d
love to see Mama and Dad out of debt, and be financially stable again. Whatever
my parents need to do to make that happen, is my biggest wish for them. They
deserve it.
Q. Do
you read your Mom’s books?
Monica: I
haven’t been able to because I don’t have an e-reader yet. I’ve also been busy
working and doing other important life-things. When she’s finished publishing,
I plan to read them for sure.
Q. Do
you think you do better in school because Mom is a writer?
Monica: She
wasn’t a writer yet when I was still in school, but if she had been, I’d say yes,
and this is why: She was always helpful when I needed to write essays, or
anything having to do with literature. And because she always made sure my
brothers and I said and spelled everything just
right, lol, it made all of us do better in school. We wanted to make her
proud, and at least in that, I think we did.
Q. Do
your friends know what your Mom writes?
Do you tell them?
Monica: Yes,
and yes. I am so proud of Mama and her writing, I tell anyone who will listen.
Q. Do
you want to be a writer when you grow up?
If not, what do you want to be.
Monica: I’m
very self-conscious, so I doubt I could be a writer. But I’ve had dogs for pets
all my life, and more than anything, one day I would love to be able to help
animals.
Q. If
you could dedicate a book to your Mom, what would you say?
Monica: I
dedicate this to my amazing mother who this would not have been possible
without. She has helped me through the darkest and hardest of times, and words
cannot explain how much I appreciate and love my mama. Thank you. :-)
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http://facebook.com/RessaEmpbra
Ressa ain't it fun when we get interviewed by the kids.
ReplyDeleteLove the interview ... and as Samantha said in the introduction, the love for her mum shines through! And I can see why, Ressa is truly a wonderful person - and it seems the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
ReplyDeleteNice "meeting" you, Monica ;-)
Enjoyed this interview also, even though from the vantage point of a mature daughter (as opposed to those in elem. sch.).
ReplyDeleteThis is a great series.
It was fun, Lindsay. I asked her over the phone, and all of her answers were so sweet. Funny thing to me was, the way she worded her replies were exactly how I write things, lol! :)
ReplyDeleteThanx, Iris! I know how much my kids love me, and though they all love me fiercely, a daughter's is always somehow different from a son's... She's a sweetie, and I'm thankful for her. She'll be tickled when I email her this link so she can see the interview. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jeff. I asked Samantha first about my daughter not being a 'kid' now. She said to go for it. I'm glad I did, as it does give a different vantage point. I saw one of the interviews done by a daughter and a granddaughter, I really enjoyed it! :)
ReplyDeleteaww that is such a nice interview ~Jane x
ReplyDeleteThanx, Jane! I'm very proud and touched by it, too! <3
ReplyDeleteThat is SO cool to have an interview from the child of the author's perspective!! Great interview, I really enjoyed it!! Thank you for sharing!!
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