Larry, welcome to Hardcover I was born and raised in the Bronx, NY. I spent 15 years working in the building trades as a Metal Lather/Reinforcing Iron Worker and left that business when I came down with MS. My wife, three kids and I moved to Flordia (doctors advice) 30 years ago. I began doing freelance newspaper commentary after graduating college in 1984. My first book (children's) was published in Jan, 2011. The Priest and The Peaches is my first full length novel and I have begun work on the sequel (no title yet). I live in Pinellas Park, FL. I have graduated to "senior citizen status" and writing has become my "permanent senior moment."
What are you currently
As mentioned, I am currently working on the sequel to The Priest and The Peaches and I am also knee deep in a three month longonline book tour which has not only been a fun journey but has also taught me things about myself and my characters. How cool is that?
What was the first book you The truth is, Slippery Willie's Stupid, Ugly Shoes was originally penned long ago. Then it sat. I pulled it out about 22 years ago and rewrote it, shortened it and sent it off to HBJ. Now it gets weird. I received a phone call from their schoolbook division in Orlando, FL and a nice lady said to me, "Congratulations and welcome to the HBJ family." That was a WOW! moment. Three weeks later I received a standard rejection letter from the San Diego office. Talk about a high and a low. I could go into more detail - but what's the point? That just was not the right time. Anyway, I pulled the book back out about five years ago, rewrote it again and changed the title, etc. and now it is out there. It's all "GOOD."
What or who made the biggest
I don't think anyone did. I just liked doing it. This is one of those questions that have made me think about things as I travel along the blog-tour highway.
I don't think anyone did. I just liked doing it. This is one of those questions that have made me think about things as I travel along the blog-tour highway.
Do you have any writing
Not really. I do write with pen and paper before I go to the keyboard and I am a morning person. That's it.
Not really. I do write with pen and paper before I go to the keyboard and I am a morning person. That's it.
I have heard that many authors
I don't nor could I. That's like trying to read while you watch TV. My brain is not that nimble.
I don't nor could I. That's like trying to read while you watch TV. My brain is not that nimble.
Do you have a favorite I guess this means in general and not necessarily from my book - I love Santiago from Hemingway's Old Man & The Sea. He is old, worn out, alone on the sea, doing what he has to do, no fan fare, no audience, and is having the greatest battle of his fishing career. He wins the battle and the sharks strip him of his trophy yet, he has no regrets.
What is the best gift you
Being THANKED by a perfect stranger for writing the book and letting you know how important it was to them.You know it came from their heart. That's the best.
My faith, my eyes and an early morning before sunrise.
What is something that you
Nothing really. I have not done much in my life but I'm content and at peace with most everything.
All the music in the world is
Too much beautiful music to choose from. So, give me Chopin's Major in E-flat.
What is your all-time Hemingway's Old Man & The Sea. This year, Under The Same Sky by Cynthia DeFelice. About a 14-year-old who goes to work with migrant workers on his father's farm to earn some money and learns some life-changing lessons about being with folks who are "different."
What do you like to do in
Probably read.
Are you an early bird or a
Early bird for sure.
If you were throwing a dinner
Abraham Lincoln, Charles Dickens, St. Joseph, and my parents (who have been dead a long time).
You are given a ticket that
The battlefield at Gettysburg, Nov. 1863 to listen to Abraham Lincoln deliver the Gettysburg Address.
Where can people connect with
At the following:
Larry, thank you so much for being on Hardcover
Your very welcome and thank you for having me.
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I love it when someone with a 'name' that is the same as someone I know, lol. My maiden name is Peterson and I have a half-brother named Larry Peterson, until my Grandmother adopted him and he became Larry Dwyer. I know it's confusing, but I like the authors name, lol.
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Megan, thanks for hosting Larry today. You did a beautiful job in presenting his thoughts on your blog.
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I thought it cute that he said writting was his permanent senior moment.
ReplyDeleteHi Meagan--Thanks so much for having me. I love how you posted the various reference pictures within the interview. Wonderful touch. Thanks again and wishing you all the best,
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I thought it was interesting to learn about an author, but still know nothing about his book, other than the title. Hmm, do I want to read this, or not? I don't know!
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