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Thursday Thirteen: 13 Questions for Jill Pennington

27/9/2012

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Hello, all! This week, I thought I'd continue the bookish themes from previous weeks and give you another glimpse into the creative mind of an indie writer. This time around, I've interviewed my new friend Jill Pennington, author of the slightly unusual ex-pat memoir The Diary of a Single Parent Abroad.

So, here are:

Thirteen Questions for Author Jill Pennington

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Jill hard at work on her home in the Apennines.
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1) First, please tell us a little about yourself.

I am a ‘Britalian’ Originally from Yorkshire (England) I have been living in Italy for 8 years, I have three teenage children and far too many animals. We live in the Apennine mountains and love it.

2) Could you sum up your book in one sentence for us?

An expat story with a difference.

3) Had you ever considered being/Were you a writer prior to writing this?

I have always written about my life and observations since childhood. I thought everyone did it but apparently not.

4) What was the hardest thing about writing the book?

Re-living the hard times.

5) Since The Diary of a Single Parent Abroad is a memoir, did you have to resist the urge to fictionalize any of it?


Oh no, the material just piled up in a corner, in fact there is still so much that I didn’t capture. My friends say that more things happen to me in a week than happen to most people in a year!

6) Have you considered writing fiction? Why/Why not?

Yes, I am currently considering this idea.

7) Is this book traditionally published or self-published?


I self-published.
8) Why did you choose that route to publication?

It appears in the current publishing climate, that unless you are a celebrity or already published there is very little chance of being taken on by a traditional publisher, so I decided to try going it alone.

9) What has been the most challenging part of publication for you?

Marketing, the hard work starts after you publish.

10) Are you considering writing another book yet?

Yes, I hope to write many more.

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Hey, guys - over here!
11) What will it be about?

Probably a sequel to the first but I have other ideas to explore as well.

12) What is your favorite book you've read this year?


Ooh I would have to say ‘Ask Me if I’m Happy’ by Kimberly Menozzi (sorry I am biased due to living in Bella Italia)

13)
What is your favorite book ever?


Stig of the Dump by Clive King –My favourite book as a child, I read it over and over, then got the chance to enjoy it again as a parent.


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Digging up an old well for 'free' water.

To order Jill's book, click on the image above!

Or use the following links:
Amazon.com
Amazon.co.uk
Paperback

You can also follow Jill on Twitter (@jillipen) and Facebook. Her promo for the book can be found on Youtube.


I hope you've enjoyed this conversation with Jill, and that you'll consider having a look at her book.














I'm sure you'll enjoy it, as it's an entertaining and sometimes enlightening look at life in Italy.
















In the meantime, I offer you a chance to reminisce about last summer's Olympic events.
















Why? I hear you ask.
















Do you really need a reason?
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Filippo Magnini - Italian Swimmer
Ciao for now! :)
20 Comments
LindyLouMac link
27/9/2012 04:45:43 am

A great interview, I am looking forward to reading and reviewing Jill's book myself.
On a side note I have just discovered that your blog does not appear on my authors blogroll, I have now corrected this. :)

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Kimberly Menozzi link
27/9/2012 04:48:06 am

Thanks, Linda! I think you will enjoy her book when you get the chance to read it.

And thanks for adding me to your blogroll! I appreciate it! :)

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CountryDew link
27/9/2012 06:38:25 am

Nice interview. Love the picture(s). :-)

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Kimberly Menozzi link
27/9/2012 06:39:59 am

Glad you enjoyed 'em both! :)

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Colleen@looseleafnotes link
27/9/2012 07:36:41 am

I like the idea of summing up a book in one sentence. The picture and caption of the kids is funny!

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Kimberly Menozzi link
27/9/2012 07:49:26 am

It's pretty difficult to do, too! LOL! Glad you liked the post - thanks for dropping by, Colleen. :)

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Jennifer Leeland link
27/9/2012 07:51:38 am

Great interview!!! You know the best people, Kim.

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Kimberly Menozzi link
27/9/2012 07:57:33 am

Thanks, Jennifer - and I'm sure Jill appreciates it, too. And hey - you're proof of the quality of the folks I know, aren't ya? :)

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Novroz link
27/9/2012 09:59:12 am

I really enjoy the interview. She is very brave to self-publish like that.

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Kimberly Menozzi link
27/9/2012 10:44:32 am

I'm glad you enjoyed it; and you're right - she's very brave indeed.

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Alice Audrey link
27/9/2012 10:20:06 am

I'm looking into self publishing for pretty much the same reason.

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Kimberly Menozzi link
27/9/2012 10:46:23 am

I can't say I blame you, Alice. Sometimes it can feel like banging your head against a wall, trying to be heard above the noise out there!

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Paige Tyler link
27/9/2012 10:38:34 am

Great interview and such cute kids! Love the eye candy, too!

*hugs*
Paige

My TT is at http://paigetylertheauthor.blogspot.com/

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Kimberly Menozzi link
27/9/2012 10:48:05 am

Thanks - I was pleased to have the chance to help spread the word about Jill's work. Plus, I thought you'd enjoy the eye candy. ;)

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Adelle Laudan link
27/9/2012 01:50:02 pm

Very kewl interview. Kids are too cute. TY for the eye-candy lol Happy T13!

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Kimberly Menozzi link
4/10/2012 11:17:22 am

Thanks - I'm sure Jill will be pleased to see you liked it, and her kids, too! ;) And you're welcome, eye-candy wise. ;)

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The Gal Herself link
27/9/2012 03:01:17 pm

I didn't know self-published books were sold on Amazon! And I didn't know Italian swimmers were to delicious.

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Kimberly Menozzi link
4/10/2012 11:18:20 am

All sorts of books are out there - especially on Amazon! And yes, Italian swimmers are mighty tasty, aren't they? Heh.

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Heather link
4/10/2012 12:53:33 am

An interesting interview--though that photo at the end wiped every word out of my head. *grin*

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Kimberly Menozzi link
4/10/2012 11:19:39 am

Glad you enjoyed it - and yeah, that's one reason I chose that pic. Plus, it sorta fit the theme. Sorta.

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