03-15-2008, 07:41 PM
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Energetic Science Practitioner
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Southwestern Ontario, Canada
Posts: 399
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Interview Overview
Maggie, have you always written? I began writing in 1978 –in a burgundy leather journal
What other work have you done? A Teacher, Tech 21- Technology Centre for grade 7&8 students, principal, system principal of IT..
What led you to write? I was going through a difficult time in my life and it became a way of expressing feelings processing my own healing etc.
Is ‘Whisper of Words – Along the Path’your first book of poems?It is my first published book – I have written many, many journals and also this is the first in a series of 3 – Words of Wonder & Looking Back are in the works.
Was it a ‘work in progress’ for a while? The writing for this book happened throughout 2007 With a few of my earlier poems included that fit in the theme
Maggie, how did you come to decide to publish your work?I am part of a forum of likeminded seekers. I posted a few poems that others found inspiring – I was then encouraged and supported with many testimonials for how the words touched them personally, many emails telling me the poetry needed to be shared with others. I had no idea how to go about publishing a book. It was a series of synchronicities led me to this point..
Maggie, with regard to the topic of a piece, how do you decide what it will say in the end? I feel my writing is inspired/channeled and words just flow – there is a completion to each piece – when I put the pen down it is done
Is there a time of day when you especially like to write?When working on the book – I did morning writing – but when writing the poetry it was when inspired by nature, or children or some spiritual awareness
Maggie, how do you decide when a piece is truly “finished”, when it’s “right”?There is an inner knowing – I would say intuition – a sense of completion – when I write I do not edit the poetry – it seems to have a life of its own.
Maggie, long did it take to finish your book?
Once I decided to actually do a book – it took me 3 months to pull it all together
Did you have a vision as to how you wanted it to look and what you wanted it to say?
Absolutely – I knew I wanted to add some photos and art that would be another expression of spirituality in everyday life – I could see the finished product – how I wanted it to look and feel and for me, I wanted others to feel inspired, comforted and for the finished book to be healing to the reader
Who would benefit from reading it?
Anyone looking for ‘more’ ,seeking peacefulness – hoping to receive healing at the deepest level of their being
Maggie, what advice do you have for someone embarking on a book project?I believe there needs to be a passion to write.
If you look at the process as the development of a gift to others and follow that inspiration – it becomes a wonderful experience for the writer
I would say if you have felt a divine inspiration – follow it with your whole heart
I did not get a copy of the interview and was told it would cost $50.00 to have them do a copy for me. My daughter did tape it from the radio so I could listen after the fact. Now I know there is a website where friends can listen live - so if and when I do another interview I will be sure to let you know.
Once again, I have to say, this was a great experience and something I had never anticipated happening. The other author on the show was very supportive and had a few good tips for me.
Love, Light, Gratitude & Joy,
Maggie
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