Question 1

Why do you write, or why are you a writer?

Accepted Answer

Ultimately, I write to communicate with others, to share thoughts and feelings. Like painters with colors and musicians with sounds, I love words, their meanings, and interactions. This fascination fuels my writing.

Question 2

Is Finding Chloe based on real-life characters?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I wrote it originally as a gift to my granddaughter. Each stuffed animal friend in the book has a real-life version.

Question 3

How does the writing process unfold for you?

Accepted Answer

It begins with an observation or experience that I record in my journal. Some entries evolve creatively, becoming full pieces, refined through numerous revisions.

Question 4

Is there a difference between writing poetry and prose?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Poetry is more densely packed with meanings and devices, often featuring line breaks and meter, whereas prose follows grammatical structures like sentences or paragraphs.

Question 5

Why did you start writing children's books?

Accepted Answer

It was mainly as a gift for my granddaughter, coupled with my long-standing dedication to children's literacy and my experience teaching literature and language arts.

Question 6

Will there be a sequel to Finding Chloe?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I'm working on a second book, Finding Friends, featuring some of the same characters.

Question 7

Which writers impress you the most?

Accepted Answer

I admire poets like Ted Kooser and Emily Dickinson; novelists like Steinbeck and Twain; and public figures like Abraham Lincoln for their impactful communication.

Question 8

Do you believe in God and what role does religion play in your writing?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I believe in God. While religious doctrines don't directly influence my work, values like love, forgiveness, and responsibility feature prominently.

Question 9

What advice would you give to young or beginning writers?

Accepted Answer

Read widely, keep a journal, write daily, and stay observant. Record your experiences, feelings, and aspirations, and practice different writing forms.

P. D. Kline

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