JoeyPinkney.com 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Ophelia Brown, author of How to Quench a Thirst Born in the Wilderness

 About "How to Quench a Thirst Born in the Wilderness":

In “How to Quench a Thirst Born in the Wilderness”, Ophelia Brown is a modern Ophelia and heroine representing a woman who has been to the depths of despair, and there, reached a life affirming knowledge of self that saves her life, realizing that she is the Author (creator, mother) of Love. (read more) 

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “How to Quench a Thirst Born in the Wilderness“?

Ophelia Brown: The story of Ophelia inspired me to write “How to Quench a Thirst Born in the Wilderness”: A young girl who is happy and free, but loses herself in adolescence and meets a tragic
end. (read more) 

JP: What sets “How to Quench a Thirst Born in the Wilderness” apart from other books in the same genre?

OB: “How to Quench a Thirst Born in the Wilderness” has more meat and nectar than other books in the same genre. It is very juicy, truthful and expresses a passion for the spoken and printed word. (read more) 

JP: As an author, what are the keys to your success that led to “How to Quench a Thirst Born in the Wilderness” getting out to the public?

OB: Strategic planning of certain moves to make such as getting my own domain and website, press release campaigns, marketing campaigns, and utilization of social media networks. (read more) 

JP: As an author, what is your writing process? How long did it take you to start and finish “How to Quench a Thirst Born in the Wilderness”?

OB: I get inspired with a thought, sit down to write and keep writing until I have expressed to my heart’s content. Then I tweak it till it sounds just right to my ear. I began this book in 2000 when I penned my first performance poem, “Premonition”. (read more) 

JP: What’s next for Ophelia Brown?

OB: I will be creating an audio CD of my favorite and most poignant poems performed by yours truly. I will be performing my poetry locally . I have also been in the creative process with Sean Brown, the author of “Poems from 3rd Heaven”, and Honey Sanaa, author of “Firefly Kisses”, on a  joint collection of new poetry. We are hoping to find a traditional publisher for this endeavor. (read more)

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