{"id":475,"date":"2017-10-12T11:21:10","date_gmt":"2017-10-12T15:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/?p=475"},"modified":"2021-03-25T09:36:41","modified_gmt":"2021-03-25T13:36:41","slug":"author-spotlight-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/author-spotlight-17\/","title":{"rendered":"Author Spotlight: Mystkue"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Welcome \u2014 or welcome back \u2014 to another Author Spotlight! If you’re new and want to know more about how the series got started, go check out the introduction post<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Today the spotlight is on Mystkue, author of Honesty Carries Wisdom.<\/p>\n

– \u00a0– \u00a0–<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start with the most important. What\u2019s your most recent\/next book, and where can we go to learn more about it and you? <\/strong><\/p>\n

\"PhotoAs a 25 year old Philadelphia native, Alanna has seen it all… Disappointment after disappointment, setback after setback. Life for Alanna has not been the brightest, but despite it all she is determined to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Through this journey she sets out on a quest for success; to discover her purpose in life, define what love truly is, and gain a sense of compassion and forgiveness for people. But before she can take that leap forward, she must face her past without exploiting herself once more and step from behind the shadows of her inner thoughts holding her back. Can Alanna see pass the pain and suffering and rise to a state of peacefulness? Will she fall victim to depression and be silenced in the “Shadows”? Or can she conquer her truth and stand tall to recognize that in all life’s obstacles, Honesty Carries Wisdom<\/a>\u2026<\/p>\n

\"Honesty<\/p>\n

Has anyone ever made a suggestion for one of your stories that you liked so much, you altered said story to include it? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes indeed, I have had so many individuals family and friends that have influenced me and have had ideas that I bounced off of them. I am an observer and I am very much in tune with great ideas that continues to stimulate my creativity. When people share their experiences I use it as a message that takes it own path as its fosters my writing.<\/p>\n

Does what you\u2019re writing at any given time ever feature in your dreams? <\/strong><\/p>\n

My writings or ideas tend to come to me in my dreams. Its as if they speak to me and I am able to envision what is on the page. My characters talk to me and tell me what and how to interact with the audience.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the best compliment you\u2019ve ever received? <\/strong><\/p>\n

The best compliment I have ever received was someone telling me how worthy I am. I am the one who never feels that my accomplishments are \u201cenough\u201d or they are just moments that are \u201call in a days work.\u201d It allowed me to understand that I need to take time really live in the moment and admire the accomplishments I have.<\/p>\n

What is one question you\u2019ve always wanted to be asked in an interview? <\/strong><\/p>\n

What do you want your legacy to be and how do you want your successors to uphold it.<\/p>\n

– \u00a0– \u00a0–<\/p>\n

Alright, there you go.\u00a0You can learn more about Mystkue on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I hope you all have a great day!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Welcome \u2014 or welcome back \u2014 to another Author Spotlight! If you’re new and want to know more about how the series got started, go…<\/p>\n

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