Author Interview with Evelyn LaTorre

Author Bio: Evelyn grew up reading all the books in her rural Montana town’s school library. Throughout her childhood, she kept diaries, wrote prize-winning poems, and invented imaginative stories. At age sixteen, she moved to California where her high school English teachers often had her read her writing in class. The author holds a doctorate in Multicultural Education and in 2002 concluded 32 years as a school psychologist and special education administrator in public education. The years since have been filled with travels to over 100 foreign countries with her husband. She and her family visit Peru often and have spent a year in Italy. Evelyn’s passions are traveling and writing about her travels and her life. She is currently writing a book about her adventures abroad. Connect with Evelyn LaTorre Website Amazon Timestamps 00:15 Introduction 2:46 What are your books about? 7:30 What inspired you to write your books? 11:36 Who are your books for? 13:04 How long have you been writing? 15:02 What made you really sit down and start writing? 17:16 What is your schedule like when you are writing your book? 19:02 Is there anything you need in your writing space to help you stay focused? 20:50 Do you have a favorite writing snack or drink? 23:32 Are there any books or authors that inspired you to become an author? 25:32 What books did you grow up reading? 27:58 Now as an adult do you have any favorite series or authors? 31:16 Do you have any advice for someone just starting to read again? 33:34 What sort of advice would you offer to someone just starting to write their own book? 40:22 Any additional comments? 41:54 Where is the best place for readers to connect with you? Links Support the Podcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ripollsworkshop Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/30a7be3e81ef/69wqrzezob Follow us Ripollsworkshop Reads Podcast Instagram https://instagram.com/ripollsworkshopreadspodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Ripollsworkshop Reads Website https://www.ripollsworkshopreads.com/about-contact Ripollsworkshop Reads YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ripollsworkshopreads Ripollsworkshop Reads Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ripollsworkshopreads Our Host Courtney Ripoll-McBride https://www.instagram.com/theripollsworkshop/ Music Created/Episode Mastered By: Patrick McBride https://www.instagram.com/patmcbride_bass