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Interview with Lydia Phillips, author of No Glass House ~ Trafford Publishing
Interview with Lydia Phillips, author of No Glass House ~ Trafford Publishing
Conducted by Lucille P. Robinson (Reviewer at Alternative-read.com).
LPR: Ms. Phillips, tell us a little about yourself and how you came to be a writer.
LP: I reside in the Atlanta area. I love horseback riding, dancing, hiking and a good movie. I wanted to tell a thought provoking story about African Americans that would impact mankind.
LPR: Have you written other stories or novels? If so, where can we find them?
LP: “No Glass House” is my first published novel.
LPR: How would you describe your book No Glass House?
LP: Drama, suspense, comedy, romance and truth all rolled up into this book of relationships: Marriages on the rocks, wealthy, professional men that allowed every beautiful woman to turn their heads and jeopardize all they have worked hard for, and couples unable to commit, or can they eventually? A Gay relationship with a husband on the DL who will never, ever confess to being Gay, a sister with such low self-esteem she totally loses it when her husband has to do time for the rape of her 15 year old hot-tailed daughter. Does being a Corporate Executive give Bridgette the right to put her employees on blast?
No Glass House is a book with it all. Fast-paced, glitz and glamour and an easy read, you won’t be able to put it down. Can Marvin and Deidre fall in love after 18 years of marriage once Daddy’s Princess goes off to college? Can Marvin stop his philandering ways and find what he needs at home? Will Deidre finally give up the sex more than once every 3 months? Will Simone ever forgive her mother for turning her back on her baby girl for a man who ends up leaving her high and dry? Exposing his pious, pompous, preacher of a Daddy for the low-down dirty dog he is was not Malik’s intent when he attempted to search for him after living all his life in a low-income single parent home with his Mom. How do you learn to forgive and forget the hurt, the pain and the suffering? People who live in Glass Houses should never throw stones because in the end, you may find your life and dreams shattered and lying at your feet as the glass crumbles around you.
LPR: It seemed to me that all the characters had equal billing, so to speak. Yet, I was particularly moved by Jackie and her situation. The whole story depicted life so well I could see people I know living some of those characters. What criteria did you use to determine how many characters to portray and what they would bring into the story?
LP: I wanted to tell a different story that involved a lot of characters. My aim was to give voice to all of them. They were all faced with many challenges.
LPR: Ms. Phillips, you have a good knowledge of personalities and what works well for and against each of those types. Did you have to research for this information and, if so, how did you go about it?
LP: Yes. The only research I did was for the characters of Philip and Terrance. I interviewed gay men and bi-sexual men.
LPR: Do you follow a particular schedule for writing?
LP: I love writing between 2-6 am.
LPR: Do you speed write a first draft and then spend your time editing it or do you outline first?
LP: With “No Glass House” I completed an outline first.
LPR: Have you any plans for another book and, if so, can you give us a hint as to what it will be about?
LP: Yes. Everyone is asking for a sequel to No Glass House.
LPR: Have you any favorite writing tips you can share with beginning writers?
LP: Yes. Write passionately and tell your story.
LPR: What authors, books or movies have inspired your writing of No Glass House?
LP: I have been inspired by Terry McMillan, Alexander Dumas and Toni Morrison.
LPR: Would you mind suggesting three story 'prompts' that your readers who are also writers can use to help them get the Muse in action or to get out of writers’ block?
LP: 1. Ask God for Divine Guidance.
2. Ask your self how can you impact the world?
3. Release all fear and doubt
LPR: I shall try these myself. Thank you. Finally, where can we buy No Glass House?
LP: No Glass House can be purchased at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and Borders.
LPR: Ms. Phillips, would you consider donating a copy of No Glass House for a contest?
LP: Yes. I would love to donate a copy for a contest.
LPR: Thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideas with us. It's been a pleasure to speak with you. Good luck with all your future endeavours. Please inform us when your next book appears on the market.
LP: Lucille, thank you very much for taking the time to interview me. It’s been a pleasure speaking with you as well. I will definitely inform you about my next novel. Peace and Many Blessings.
Click here for the review of No Glass House
Conducted by Lucille P. Robinson (Reviewer at Alternative-read.com).
LPR: Ms. Phillips, tell us a little about yourself and how you came to be a writer.
LP: I reside in the Atlanta area. I love horseback riding, dancing, hiking and a good movie. I wanted to tell a thought provoking story about African Americans that would impact mankind.
LPR: Have you written other stories or novels? If so, where can we find them?
LP: “No Glass House” is my first published novel.
LPR: How would you describe your book No Glass House?
LP: Drama, suspense, comedy, romance and truth all rolled up into this book of relationships: Marriages on the rocks, wealthy, professional men that allowed every beautiful woman to turn their heads and jeopardize all they have worked hard for, and couples unable to commit, or can they eventually? A Gay relationship with a husband on the DL who will never, ever confess to being Gay, a sister with such low self-esteem she totally loses it when her husband has to do time for the rape of her 15 year old hot-tailed daughter. Does being a Corporate Executive give Bridgette the right to put her employees on blast?
No Glass House is a book with it all. Fast-paced, glitz and glamour and an easy read, you won’t be able to put it down. Can Marvin and Deidre fall in love after 18 years of marriage once Daddy’s Princess goes off to college? Can Marvin stop his philandering ways and find what he needs at home? Will Deidre finally give up the sex more than once every 3 months? Will Simone ever forgive her mother for turning her back on her baby girl for a man who ends up leaving her high and dry? Exposing his pious, pompous, preacher of a Daddy for the low-down dirty dog he is was not Malik’s intent when he attempted to search for him after living all his life in a low-income single parent home with his Mom. How do you learn to forgive and forget the hurt, the pain and the suffering? People who live in Glass Houses should never throw stones because in the end, you may find your life and dreams shattered and lying at your feet as the glass crumbles around you.
LPR: It seemed to me that all the characters had equal billing, so to speak. Yet, I was particularly moved by Jackie and her situation. The whole story depicted life so well I could see people I know living some of those characters. What criteria did you use to determine how many characters to portray and what they would bring into the story?
LP: I wanted to tell a different story that involved a lot of characters. My aim was to give voice to all of them. They were all faced with many challenges.
LPR: Ms. Phillips, you have a good knowledge of personalities and what works well for and against each of those types. Did you have to research for this information and, if so, how did you go about it?
LP: Yes. The only research I did was for the characters of Philip and Terrance. I interviewed gay men and bi-sexual men.
LPR: Do you follow a particular schedule for writing?
LP: I love writing between 2-6 am.
LPR: Do you speed write a first draft and then spend your time editing it or do you outline first?
LP: With “No Glass House” I completed an outline first.
LPR: Have you any plans for another book and, if so, can you give us a hint as to what it will be about?
LP: Yes. Everyone is asking for a sequel to No Glass House.
LPR: Have you any favorite writing tips you can share with beginning writers?
LP: Yes. Write passionately and tell your story.
LPR: What authors, books or movies have inspired your writing of No Glass House?
LP: I have been inspired by Terry McMillan, Alexander Dumas and Toni Morrison.
LPR: Would you mind suggesting three story 'prompts' that your readers who are also writers can use to help them get the Muse in action or to get out of writers’ block?
LP: 1. Ask God for Divine Guidance.
2. Ask your self how can you impact the world?
3. Release all fear and doubt
LPR: I shall try these myself. Thank you. Finally, where can we buy No Glass House?
LP: No Glass House can be purchased at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and Borders.
LPR: Ms. Phillips, would you consider donating a copy of No Glass House for a contest?
LP: Yes. I would love to donate a copy for a contest.
LPR: Thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideas with us. It's been a pleasure to speak with you. Good luck with all your future endeavours. Please inform us when your next book appears on the market.
LP: Lucille, thank you very much for taking the time to interview me. It’s been a pleasure speaking with you as well. I will definitely inform you about my next novel. Peace and Many Blessings.
Click here for the review of No Glass House
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