Crimson Cloak Publishing Author – Elizabeth Crocket

Next in my series of posts about Crimson Cloak Publishing authors, today we meet Elizabeth Crocket!

1. Do you write books as a career, or are you currently still juggling your author time with a full or part time job?

The only juggling I did the past couple of years was balancing writing my three women’s fiction novels, writing Japanese short form poetry and spending time with my family!

2. Have you always wanted to be an author, or did some time or event in your life set you on the path?`

I wouldn’t say I have always wanted to be an author, but I have always loved writing and reading in my spare time. My writing was just picking up steam after taking classes and being published in various publications, when in 2010, I was diagnosed with cancer. That led to a three year challenge that I hadn’t planned for. What is it they say about life happening when you’re busy making other plans? But then in 2014, I wrote a small collection of poetry about my cancer journey that was published by Red Moon Press. It was then shortlisted for the prestigious American Haiku Foundation Touchstone Distinguished Book Award. I don’t think I’ve put my pen down since!

3. Do you always write in the same genre, or do you sometimes like a change of theme? If you haven’t already, is there another genre you would like to write?

I’ve been published in women’s fiction and Japanese short form poetry, including haiku, haibun, tanka, and photo-haiga. One of my photo-haiga (a photograph accompanied by a haiku) won the photographic category of the Jane Reichold Memorial Haiga Contest in 2017. I’ve also written short fiction and non-fiction, published in print and online, including some dark fiction, as well as free verse poetry published by various publications. To see samples of my writing, please go to:

http://www.Elizabethcrocket.com

4. As a writer, what is the best thing that has happened to you, and what is that most exciting thing that could happen to you?

Finding out that my first women’s fiction novel, A Path to the Lake, was going to be published was definitely exciting news for me to hear. Although having a poetry chapbook shortlisted for a prestigious award, and winning the Jane Reichold Memorial Contest in 2017, were thrilling moments for me, as well. The most exciting thing that could happen to me as a writer would be for A Path to the Lake, Full of Grace, and The Smell of Roses, to be well received.

5. How do you view the promotion, book signings etc. Is it something you enjoy, or do you prefer the writing stage?

I love the creative aspect of writing, but I am also so grateful when someone appreciates something I have written. So it’s my honour to sign a book for someone. Truly.

6. Could you tell us something about your published books, and let us know what they are about and where they are available?

A Path to the Lake is currently available. Full of Grace doesn’t have a release date yet, but perhaps by the end of 2018? The Smell of Roses will be published in 2019. All three will be available in print and e-book format on Amazon. And I keep everyone up to date about my writing on facebook.com/elizabethcrocket.7923,

as well as my website, http://www.Elizabethcrocket.com

Thank you for this interview, Lynne!

Thanks very much for your informative answers, Liz, and best of luck with your books!

A Path to the Lake can be purchased on Amazon worldwide: http://myBook.to/PathtoLake

And on Crimson Cloak Publishing’s website: http://www.crimsoncloakpublishing.com/elizabeth-crocket.html