Hello RSJ family,
I hope all of you had a safe and happy holiday. Our prayers as always are with the veterans and their families. I don't know about the rest of you, but I was sooooo proud of the way our President handled the placing of the wreath in Illinois.
As always our intent is to bring you writers in the family that you might want to check out. Some you know some you don't. Hope you enjoy this month's interview with Debra. We will be bringing you updates from AC Arthur and her team on RSJ 2011. Keep watching for that.
Dyanne: D.Y. Phillips is the alter ego of Debra Phillips who is the author of four books. She considers herself the author without a 'genre', and lives with her husband, Reggie, in the high desert of California. Currently, Debra Phillips is working on her next novel.
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ello Debra. Welcome to the RSJ family. Why don't you start off by telling us about your latest book.
Debra: Love Trumps Game by d.y. phillips is the latest. It's safe to say that it's a combination of Urban street lit and mainstream, with a pinch of mystery.
Dyanne: Hmm, sounds interesting. How did you get started as a writer?
Debra: I've always loved to read, but writing books wasn't something I thought I would do. I used to write songs because as a child I wanted to be a famous and glamorous singer like Diana Ross. I had two best friends back then, Franxine Bobo and Jackie Wrider, and they were my personal Supremes.
Dyanne: So if we're looking for entertainment that means we cna come to you right. Debra, what does a typical day look like for you?
I hope all of you had a safe and happy holiday. Our prayers as always are with the veterans and their families. I don't know about the rest of you, but I was sooooo proud of the way our President handled the placing of the wreath in Illinois.
As always our intent is to bring you writers in the family that you might want to check out. Some you know some you don't. Hope you enjoy this month's interview with Debra. We will be bringing you updates from AC Arthur and her team on RSJ 2011. Keep watching for that.
Dyanne: D.Y. Phillips is the alter ego of Debra Phillips who is the author of four books. She considers herself the author without a 'genre', and lives with her husband, Reggie, in the high desert of California. Currently, Debra Phillips is working on her next novel.
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ello Debra. Welcome to the RSJ family. Why don't you start off by telling us about your latest book.Debra: Love Trumps Game by d.y. phillips is the latest. It's safe to say that it's a combination of Urban street lit and mainstream, with a pinch of mystery.
Dyanne: Hmm, sounds interesting. How did you get started as a writer?
Debra: I've always loved to read, but writing books wasn't something I thought I would do. I used to write songs because as a child I wanted to be a famous and glamorous singer like Diana Ross. I had two best friends back then, Franxine Bobo and Jackie Wrider, and they were my personal Supremes.
Dyanne: So if we're looking for entertainment that means we cna come to you right. Debra, what does a typical day look like for you?
Debara: I'm no early bird, I will admit to that. I often suffer from insomnia, so I'm up late at night, so I write. Once morning comes, I try to get up and exercise. I said I try. I 
shower, have something to eat, some coffee, then get back in bed to try to get at least three or four pages of writing done. Suffice to say, I'm a slow writer.
Dyanne: There's a great quote about being slow and winning the race though I can't think of it at the moment. I think it has something to do with the tortoise and the hare. Since I can’t remember I’ll ask you a different question. Describe your desk/workspace.
Debra: Well...I've made the mistake of putting my laptop computer next to my bed. It's hooked up to my DSL, so I don't consider moving it. I do a lot of laying in the bed writing, sitting on the edge of the bed, writing, laying across the bed writing, falling asleep and waking up and writing some more. One day, I plan to move my laptop to my desk. Once I'm tired of laying around, writing, of course, I get up and do what needs to be done.
Dyanne: I love the way you work. I would be scared to death my laptop would fall on the floor as I was sleeping. LOL. Can you tell me what your favorite books are? (especially for writers)
Debra: It would be hard to say because I love so many books. I really enjoyed the book: The Upper Room by Mary Monroe. If I had to pick a non-fiction book that would be good for aspiring writers, I would have to say the book: Goal, Motivation and Conflict by Debra Dixon. Actually, I think all writers should have this book in their arsenal of creative writing instruction.
Dyanne: Great books. Tell us 3 interesting/crazy things about you.
shower, have something to eat, some coffee, then get back in bed to try to get at least three or four pages of writing done. Suffice to say, I'm a slow writer.Dyanne: There's a great quote about being slow and winning the race though I can't think of it at the moment. I think it has something to do with the tortoise and the hare. Since I can’t remember I’ll ask you a different question. Describe your desk/workspace.
Debra: Well...I've made the mistake of putting my laptop computer next to my bed. It's hooked up to my DSL, so I don't consider moving it. I do a lot of laying in the bed writing, sitting on the edge of the bed, writing, laying across the bed writing, falling asleep and waking up and writing some more. One day, I plan to move my laptop to my desk. Once I'm tired of laying around, writing, of course, I get up and do what needs to be done.
Dyanne: I love the way you work. I would be scared to death my laptop would fall on the floor as I was sleeping. LOL. Can you tell me what your favorite books are? (especially for writers)
Debra: It would be hard to say because I love so many books. I really enjoyed the book: The Upper Room by Mary Monroe. If I had to pick a non-fiction book that would be good for aspiring writers, I would have to say the book: Goal, Motivation and Conflict by Debra Dixon. Actually, I think all writers should have this book in their arsenal of creative writing instruction.
Dyanne: Great books. Tell us 3 interesting/crazy things about you.
Debra: 1) I suffer from chronic gossipitis (yeah, I know, it's sad, but it happens). I'm trying to get better though, but it's hard. 2) I do dirty dancing when I'm at home alone (hey, go figure on this one. I don't understand it myself) 3) I love horror stories and want to write a horror novel one day
Dyanne: I'm loving your answers. You're a great interview. You're making me laugh. Okay, Debra, tell us, what is your favorite quote?
Debra: If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything.
Dyanne: I also love that quote. So far what have you found to be the best and worst part of being a writer?
Dyanne: I'm loving your answers. You're a great interview. You're making me laugh. Okay, Debra, tell us, what is your favorite quote?
Debra: If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything.
Dyanne: I also love that quote. So far what have you found to be the best and worst part of being a writer?
Debra: The best is seeing your name on books when you go to a book store, or seeing someone sitting in an office with your book in their hands. It sends flutters through me. The worst part of being a writer is when someone don't like you or your book and they go out of their way to post nasty comments all over the place. When I don't like a book, I simply put it down and move to the next book. I just don't have the time to drag a writer's name and book through the mud.
Dyanne: Debra, what advice would you give to aspiring writers?
Debra: Your manuscript keeps getting rejected, over and over again. You feel like giving up. Don't. Keep reading on how to improve your skill. Keep reading to get better. Keep sending your manuscript out. No matter what, never give up
Dyanne: Excellent advice. Tell us a story about your writing experience.
Debra: When my first book came out I had big hopes and dreams that I would make enough money to help my mother get into her own house. You see, all her sisters and brothers owned their homes, and my mother, Daisy Mae, was never able to do that. She was a woman who had helped so many people to receive so little back while on earth. To me, she deserved her own house. It didn't have to be big, as long as it had her name on the Deed. Unfortunately, she passed away before this could happen.
I had a big misconception about writing back then. I know now that most writers rarely make enough money to live off in this business. Many will never have that "break out" book and the financial gain that goes with it. With this in mind, it makes little sense to write thinking of getting rich from it. I write because I love writing.
Dyanne: But wouldn’t it be nice if we could buy that home for someone we love, or whatever. I guess loving what we do had better be part of the process because that’s all we can be sure of.
Debra, thank you so much for the interview. It was really great. Can you tell the RSJ family where they can find you and your books?
Debra: Books by Debra Phillips and D.Y. Phillips can be found on line, at Black Expressions Book Club, and at most major book stores. Thanks Dyanne and RSJ
My new website is under construction at: www.debraphillips.net, and I can be found on Myspace (author debra phillips), Twitter, and Facebook (author debra phillips).
Dyanne: Authors and readers remember to keep us informed of new releases. Thanks
Dyanne
http://www.dyannedavis.com/
http://www.adamomega.com/
Dyanne: Debra, what advice would you give to aspiring writers?
Debra: Your manuscript keeps getting rejected, over and over again. You feel like giving up. Don't. Keep reading on how to improve your skill. Keep reading to get better. Keep sending your manuscript out. No matter what, never give up
Dyanne: Excellent advice. Tell us a story about your writing experience.
Debra: When my first book came out I had big hopes and dreams that I would make enough money to help my mother get into her own house. You see, all her sisters and brothers owned their homes, and my mother, Daisy Mae, was never able to do that. She was a woman who had helped so many people to receive so little back while on earth. To me, she deserved her own house. It didn't have to be big, as long as it had her name on the Deed. Unfortunately, she passed away before this could happen.
I had a big misconception about writing back then. I know now that most writers rarely make enough money to live off in this business. Many will never have that "break out" book and the financial gain that goes with it. With this in mind, it makes little sense to write thinking of getting rich from it. I write because I love writing.
Dyanne: But wouldn’t it be nice if we could buy that home for someone we love, or whatever. I guess loving what we do had better be part of the process because that’s all we can be sure of.
Debra, thank you so much for the interview. It was really great. Can you tell the RSJ family where they can find you and your books?
Debra: Books by Debra Phillips and D.Y. Phillips can be found on line, at Black Expressions Book Club, and at most major book stores. Thanks Dyanne and RSJ
My new website is under construction at: www.debraphillips.net, and I can be found on Myspace (author debra phillips), Twitter, and Facebook (author debra phillips).
Dyanne: Authors and readers remember to keep us informed of new releases. Thanks
Dyanne
http://www.dyannedavis.com/
http://www.adamomega.com/
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