Laina Turner-Molaski

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1) How did you first become interested in writing?
I have been passionate about writing ever since I was old enough to read and write and wanted to put the stories in my head on paper. Being an only child probably contributed as I had many imaginary friends to keep me company.
2) How long have you been actively writing?
I finished my first book in second grade with my friend Michele and have been working on something ever since.
3) Do you write now as a profession?
Yes actually of this year. It’s do or die time.
4) If so, what titles have you put out and where can we find them?
My first fiction book Stilettos & Scoundrels will be out March 2nd, 2010 and my first non-fiction book But It’s My Business, will be out late March/early April 2010.
5) Are you an avid reader?
Yes. I love to read and write (not so much the ‘rithmetic) and I often reward myself for hitting my page count goal by reading a few chapters of whatever book(s) I’m reading at the moment.
6) Who are your favorite Authors?
John Steinbeck, Margaret Mitchell, Janet Evanovich, Nora Roberts, Sohpie Kinsella, Tom Clancy, and Dean Koontz just to name a few. You can see I have diverse tastes.
7) What is your goal in writing?
To entertain myself and others.
Would you rather write a book that sells millions of copies, but have it be “Celebrity Fluff” – or write an award winning novel that no one reads? And why does it matter?
I want people to have fun when they read my books. I read all genres, depending on my mood and what I’m looking to get out the book. I feel there are many people who are the same way. I want to entertain no matter how that may shake out.

Do you write in the first person POV? And why?
I have written in both. It depends on the type of story I want to tell which is my preferred method.
9) If you couldn’t ever write again, what would you be doing?
The only way I wouldn’t be writing is if I landed a gig as a trophy wife and was out spending my husband’s millions.
10) Have you ever worked with a professional Editor or Editorial Service? Was it worth the money?
The best money I ever spent. I have no patience for the detail. I just want to write the story.

I am determined to have a great week this week. I had a productive weekend and so far it is continuing through today (yes I realize it is only 9:30am) but let’s celebrate the small successes.
I pressed the “confirm” button on my fiction book, Stilettos & Scoundrels, to send to final printing. The book will launch March 16th, 2010. I haven’t yet decided if I’m freaked out by this or excited. I have a lot financially riding on this (hence the freaked out part) but surely all my friends will take pity on me and buy it therefore increasing my perceived greatness as an author to my agent and potential publishing houses. I am also having it formatted for Kindle, Sony reader, and Amazon reader. 20% of all pre-sale purchases go to the Indiana MS Society. You can purchase on my website www.lainamolaski.com so help out the MS Society and get your book now. If you’re local you will be able to pick up your copy at any one of the several book signings I am organizing right now. A list will be published within the next couple weeks.
I am waiting for my non-fiction book, But It’s My Business, to come back from my editor any day now so I can put the finishing touches on it and send it off. This book will be out March 30th and will have a companion website with tools and resources (available now) and an iPhone app. This book also will have 20% of all pre-sale orders to the MS Society.
In the meantime I actually need to sell these books and set up some speaking engagements for the non-fiction book. So back to work!!!

Laina

Do you ever have those moments where you know you have a lot to do but are so overwhelmed that you don’t do anything and instead just sit feeling sorry for yourself? So I decided as I was sitting here wasting time trying to figure out where to start I would at least write this blog. As I don’t consider it work and get quite cranky when I can’t post the way I want to. Like last week. Now I was working on my books so at least something I like took me away. My fiction book is now out of my hands at the publisher. For better or worse it is done. My non-fiction book went to the editor after a 2 week delay. I just wasn’t happy with it. Still am not. But I can’t obsess forever. Now I have to jump on the marketing bandwagon. Maybe that’s why I’m a bit locked up. What if I have put all this work into these books and they don’t sell? I’m not at that moment of truth. I can’t say anymore I’m working on a book. They are almost out there for public consumption. I feel I may be in a place where by not doing anything saves me from potentially failing. Instead I can come up with excuses to hide behind. What the hell am I supposed to do with that? Any advice folks??
Laina