Interview With Author Marjorie C. Davis
1. What inspired you
to write this book? The material in the book was written in 1959
in letters to my mother.
2. What exactly is
it about and who is it written for? The book records 3 months camping in a remote
section of western North Carolina, adjacent to where the final section of the
Blue Ridge Parkway was being constructed. It pictures the life and
customs of a few scattered Appalachian mountain families and describes a way of
life that is largely gone forever.
3. What do you hope
readers will get out of reading your book? It is my hope that readers will gain an
appreciation for the life and times of all Appalachian highlanders who are part
of the rich fabric of Americana.
4. How did you decide on your
book’s title and cover design? The title, which I chose, is an exact
description of the material in the book. The cover was designed by Page
Publishing and it fits the narrative.
5. What advice or words of
wisdom do you have for fellow writers – other than run!? T his is the only book I have ever published so I do not feel
qualified to give advice. I would, however, encourage non-fiction writers to
write from the heart.
6. What trends in the book
world do you see -- and where do you think the book publishing industry is
heading? In our fast paced, ever changing, society, I
see a longing for less stressful and simpler times. There is also a great
need for knowledge and appreciation of our American heritage and history. We
learn great lessons from those who have gone before.
7. Were there experiences in
your personal life or career that came in handy when writing this
book? A love of history, a desire to learn about the
experiences of the people who helped America grow into a great nation.
8. How would you describe
your writing style? Which writers or books is your writing similar to? I grew up in a culture where letter
writing was taught and practiced everywhere. I always enjoyed writing and
describing events that I thought would be interesting and informative to
others.
9. What challenges did you
overcome in the writing of this book? Because the book is a day-to-day account of my
activities and perceptions, I had to overcome the challenge of revealing so
much of myself, and hope that I truthfully portrayed the mountain people with
admiration and affection.
10. If people can buy or read
one book this week or month, why should it be yours? My book can be easily read in a single
sitting. Those who have read it, have enjoyed it and found it difficult
to stop reading once begun .
About The Author : I taught in public Middle Schools for 18
years and was the Principal of a public Middle School for the following 15
years. My teaching career covered 7 states. I retired from teaching in
1991. I have traveled extensively and have agricultural interests.
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