Heather’s Bookshelf: Author Interview with Gail Meath
Book Title: Fire Blossom
Released: October 2019
Genre: Historical fiction - romance western
Interview by Heather L. Barksdale
What inspired you to write “Fire Blossom”?
Meath: In elementary school, I read the true story about Mary Jemison (1743-1833) and was fascinated by the book. She was taken captive by the Seneca Indians in New York State as a youth and grew to love her new family so much, years later when she was offered the opportunity to return home, she chose to stay with the Seneca Indians until her death. The theme of my book is that there is no ‘bad’ culture…only bad people.
Is there anything that you want readers to know about you, your writing process, or your book?
Meath: I nearly failed history in high school then realized later that I love doing historical research. I now blame my history teacher for not making history more interesting!
When you encounter writer’s block, what do you do to break yourself out of it?
Meath: Answering this question may jinx it to happen! Actually, I try to keep on writing, even if it means starting another book to clear my mind of whatever I was struggling with that caused it.
Are there any tips that you would like to share with other aspiring authors?
Meath: I stopped writing for several years as I had divorced and worked full-time to support my family. I regret not making even a little bit of time for it during those years as I struggled getting back into it even though I love it.
What is your favorite book, genre, and/or author?
Meath: I’m going to date myself, but Daphne du Maurier and the Bronte sisters were very inspirational authors for me – Rebecca, Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre, etc. Historical, Romance and Mysteries are my favorite genres, so I try to combine them.
What are you working on next?
Meath: I have another book coming out in the Fall that takes place on the Erie Canal and I’m currently working on the true story of a very courageous, yet not-so-known Spanish heroine during the Napoleon war.
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