An Interview with Elaine Blick: Author

Sylvia: Hi Elaine, it is such a pleasure to interview you. Please give our readers a brief introduction of yourself and a little about your book.

Elaine: Thank you Sylvia. My name is Elaine Blick. I was born in Salisbury, England, and after the War went with my parents to New Zealand. I grew up in Auckland where I attended state schools. I trained as a primary teacher directly on leaving school but after several years teaching I wanted to continue my education so I studied for an MA degree in English at Auckland University. I then left New Zealand for England where I taught in primary and secondary schools until I retired in 2000. I now spend half the year in my London flat and the other half in New Zealand during the summer months where I have a cottage on the beach.

I was always interested in writing and over the years attended a number of creative writing courses but never got further than writing a few shortstories, which mostly found their way into the rubbish bin. Since I retired, apart from playing golf, I have enjoyed producing short documentaries on the lives of famous novelists: the Brontes, Jane Austen, Thomas Hardy and Charles Dickens. I have used these when organizing film festivals locally. I also read extensively, from the classics to modern novels. I am a member of our local church and enjoy participation in worship and Bible study. 

To read more, click IMAGE above or join
 Women Authors

An Interview with Tania Elfersy: Co-Author

Sylvia: Hi Tania, it is such a pleasure to interview you. I know how busy you are so thank you for your time. Please give our readers a brief introduction of yourself and a little about your book.

Tania:Thank you Sylvia. My name is Tania Elfersy and I am the co-author and publisher of the critically acclaimed book for mothers, entitled Purple Leaves, Red Cherries: A Gift for Mothers with Short Stories, Journal & Toolkit.

The book reveals how becoming a mother impacts women's lives and provides creative tools to support women during the early years of motherhood.

Purple Leaves, Red Cherries makes an ideal gift for new and expectant moms, as well as mothers with young children.

Prior to working on Purple Leaves, Red Cherries, I was a stay-at-home mom to my three children, having left the world of corporate marketing in 2004 with the birth of my first child.

 To read more, click IMAGE above or join 
Women Authors