My interview with Author Cathy McGough.
Where do you come from?
I live in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, home of The Stratford Festival. From 2000-2013 I lived in Sydney, Australia which I consider to be my second home.
What are your hobbies?
I read a lot. I also enjoy taking long walks in nature, photography and travel.
What is your job?
I started my own publishing company called Stratford Living last year. In 2014/15 we published three local magazines. I also write novels.
1 interesting fact about you no one really knows.
I wear pretend hats. When I’m doing my Publisher role, I have one kind of imaginary hat. When I switch over to my writing role, I wear a different kind of hat. The figurative switch helps the creativity flow and makes the transition easier since I am sitting at my desk in the same office for both roles.
What got you into writing in the first place?
I have always loved writing. It started with song lyrics and
poetry and I would write 24/7 if I could.
What was the first book you remember reading?
This was the first book I was able to read myself.
What is your favorite book/author?
I have quite a few favourite books. Here are few on the list: Lisey’s Story by Stephen King, The French Lieutenant’s Woman by John Fowles, Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood, The Girl On A Swing and Watership Down by Richard Adams, all of the Harry Potter books, all of The Hunger Games books, all of The Game of Thrones books, The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath, Ian McEwan’s Enduring Love.
What genre of books do you read?
I read all genres. When I decide to read a book by a famous author, I read the first paragraph. If I can GET the authors voice, then I continue on. If not, I often put the book back on the shelf and try something else. I feel like there is a time for every book. The exception to this rule is Indie books. I have been reading quite a few lately. For Indie books, I allow myself more time to relax into the voice of the author and thus far I haven’t been disappointed.
What genre of book do you write?
My books don’t generally fit into one genre. They cross over. I write the books that I want to read myself. I wish everything in the book world didn’t need to be categorized.
Do you have a favorite of your own books? If so, which one and why?
A Mathematical State of Grace Book 1, was released in February this year. I wrote the first draft in November of 2009. The second book Finale: Fusion was released on Dec. 5th. It was the most difficult book to let go. To believe it was the best it could possibly be. After spending so much time with Grace and Vincente, I really miss them.
Are you currently working on anything new? Do you want to tell us about it?
I just finished Nanaimo successfully. During this writing period, a character for a children’s picture book demanded to be written. He was waking me up in the middle of the night. I have never written a children’s book before (my son is eighteen) and until that time had no inclination to. Now I have to figure out what to do with it. I also have some short stories and a couple of novels which need redrafting.
Where do you come from?
I live in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, home of The Stratford Festival. From 2000-2013 I lived in Sydney, Australia which I consider to be my second home.
What are your hobbies?
I read a lot. I also enjoy taking long walks in nature, photography and travel.
What is your job?
I started my own publishing company called Stratford Living last year. In 2014/15 we published three local magazines. I also write novels.
1 interesting fact about you no one really knows.
I wear pretend hats. When I’m doing my Publisher role, I have one kind of imaginary hat. When I switch over to my writing role, I wear a different kind of hat. The figurative switch helps the creativity flow and makes the transition easier since I am sitting at my desk in the same office for both roles.
What got you into writing in the first place?
I have always loved writing. It started with song lyrics and
poetry and I would write 24/7 if I could.
What was the first book you remember reading?
This was the first book I was able to read myself.
What is your favorite book/author?
I have quite a few favourite books. Here are few on the list: Lisey’s Story by Stephen King, The French Lieutenant’s Woman by John Fowles, Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood, The Girl On A Swing and Watership Down by Richard Adams, all of the Harry Potter books, all of The Hunger Games books, all of The Game of Thrones books, The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath, Ian McEwan’s Enduring Love.
What genre of books do you read?
I read all genres. When I decide to read a book by a famous author, I read the first paragraph. If I can GET the authors voice, then I continue on. If not, I often put the book back on the shelf and try something else. I feel like there is a time for every book. The exception to this rule is Indie books. I have been reading quite a few lately. For Indie books, I allow myself more time to relax into the voice of the author and thus far I haven’t been disappointed.
What genre of book do you write?
My books don’t generally fit into one genre. They cross over. I write the books that I want to read myself. I wish everything in the book world didn’t need to be categorized.
Do you have a favorite of your own books? If so, which one and why?
A Mathematical State of Grace Book 1, was released in February this year. I wrote the first draft in November of 2009. The second book Finale: Fusion was released on Dec. 5th. It was the most difficult book to let go. To believe it was the best it could possibly be. After spending so much time with Grace and Vincente, I really miss them.
Are you currently working on anything new? Do you want to tell us about it?
I just finished Nanaimo successfully. During this writing period, a character for a children’s picture book demanded to be written. He was waking me up in the middle of the night. I have never written a children’s book before (my son is eighteen) and until that time had no inclination to. Now I have to figure out what to do with it. I also have some short stories and a couple of novels which need redrafting.