An Interview With Tempie King
Tell us a bit about yourself. What would you like us to know about you?
I'm Tempie D. King, I was born in Memphis. I lived in Louisville and Chicago the past 20 years and recently returned
to my home in Memphis. I love writing and reading coupled with a passion for sales and marketing. I have a B.S. Degree in
Pre-Med and have attended Writers Digest School of Novel Writing.
As a writer, I chose to only use the name,"Tempie"
What are you doing now? (Career? Married? Single? Children? Pets?)
I am currently engaged to a fellow author/journalist/poet/writer who lives in Crawley, England. I have no children however
am the godmother and aunt for many. I am currently collaborating works with my fiance' Albert Williams. We am combining our
literary and marketing skills together to become the best winning team ever!
What is your favourite food?
I love breakfast food any time of the day. I'm a southern girl and can smell and eat grits, or oatmeal or rice with scrambled
eggs and biscuits with either sausage, bacon or even a T-bone steak at any time all through the day.
What is your favourite colour?
I love red! Then purple and pink!
What is your favourite sound?
I love quiet or the waves of flowing waters.
Who is your favourite person?
My fiance' Albert Williams! To me he is the best man in the world!
What is your favourite place?
To be with him in Crawley, England!
What is your favourite memory?
At dinner time with my family when mom and dad were here. Just seeing my mom in the kitchen cooking all those different
dishes just to please each one of her five children and husband. And to see my dad smile and tell her, "Honey this is the
best food I ever had!"
What is your favourite article of clothing?
A tank top or blouse. I think it can be worn in a way to reflect the true femininity of a woman.
What is your favourite word?
Thanks! Gratitude to me is the essence of it all!
What is your favourite writers' quote and why?
" This above all: to thine own self be true "
-- William Shakespeare
For me besides putting God first , I feel
one should always be true to him or herself in all you do. Then and only then can you be true to others. Intregrity to me
is what you are.
What is your most favourite quality about yourself?
I feel to be able to always show my emotions and not be afraid or ashamed and still remain steadfast and strong in my
convictions and beliefs.
What is the least favourite quality about yourself?
I many times see in others more than they see in themselves.
If you could go anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
To Crawley, England to my fiance' Albert.
What inspires you to write and why?
I write as a form of expression. I write for so many different reasons. I am inspired simply to be able to write with
a freedom to write as I see, feel, hear and taste my words.
What is your favourite book and why?
Haunted Heritage and Other Stories.
ISBN 1-4241-0680-X
It is my favorite for several reasons, first it is a great book and written by my fiance' Albert.
Secondly, it reminds me of the bible in the respect that for me each time I read it I have a new and different inspiration
and realness triggered by a word, sentence, phrase or story.
What is your favourite genre and why?
My favorite is fiction. I love fiction because I have the freedom and ability to be creative and develop. I love being
able to write about something and have it turn out the way you want it. And not necessarily how it is. That gives a great
healing effect to me.
List your three favourite authors (any genre) and why?
Richard Wright (A great literary classic writer) I simply identify with his writings and his style being a black american
born in Mississppi moving to Memphis and Chicago.
Og Mandino (Fiction)His style of writing fascinates me bescause
of his ability to write with such real interwoven spiritual truths you don not know if it is fiction or non-fiction.
Albert
Williams (The makings of a great literary scholar) His style of writing has so much depth and versitility to me. He is able
to take you on a wonderful journey using all your emotions in one sentence or even a title.
What do you think makes a writer successful?
I feel a writer is successful for two main reasons;
1).when a reader can perceive and understand the message
as the writer wrote it.
2).when the message can be read and understood by anyone who chooses to read it, from the simple
uneducated person on the street to a person who has mastered the craft of writing.
Whta is it that makes you successful as a writer?
I think because I know I have just gotten started and will never reach a level of perfection so I will always have to
keep learning and growing.
What are your goals as a writer?
To become a great literary writer and be placed close by some of my mentors. To always strive to be better in mastering
the craft of writing. To become more active in all aspects as to keep abreast of all modern time developments.
What is the best tip you can give to fellow writers?
To be as a "sponge" and absorb all you can from all the writers you can. Successful and unsuccessful. See what made them
succeed and see what made the others fail. Learn from their failures. Take away something always from the successes and apply
it to yourself to become better than you ever imagined possible.
What do you hope to provide your readers with through your writing?
Great hope and inspiration. That by following your dreams and determinations you can overcome all adverities.
List your three favourite online writer-resource sites and why (include URLS).
If you have published a book, tell us about your publishing success (title, publishing date and company, where it
is available to purcahse).
My debut fiction novel, Feelings ISBN 1-4241-706-7 was recently released and I'm proud to say is having great success.
Including a live@9TV appearance, Exclusive Interviews, Feature Interviews, Spotlight Features, Up In Lights recognition by
my publisher four times, ten (10) scheduled Book Signing Events at top Booksellers and Libraries in the mid-south areas within
a six month span.
Synopsis
Manerva R. Jones, trapped in the moment of her southern roots until she discovers
her
freedom lay deeper than life itself. Her sense of passion, power and spirit drives her to
hone in on injustice
at all cost. Injustice that takes her on a journey to the city of
Chicago meeting two profound people in her life. All
three ultimately realizing the irony
and cost bound to their freedom. Battling love and lust. Wanting to do the right
thing. Knowing God will forgive them but could they? Torn between deciding to
continue living to please family or
following their heart to happiness? Faced with
confronting reality and knowing what was done, you may loose everything
if the truth is
told? Having different backgrounds, pursuing different professions and desiring different
dreams,
lead all three to show in their reaching out and understanding of one another that they are yet the same.
Feelings
was released on March 27,2006 by PublishAmerica. It can be purchased at all on -line bookstores in the USA and amazon, WHSmith,
Waterstone, Tesco, etc in the UK. A listing of local Bookstores and libraries can be found listed on the main page of my website
at:
www.tempieauthor.com
How long did it take you to write your book(s)?
I wrote Feelings ten years ago. I had been writing it all of my life prior. During one of lifes transition periods I
just compiled all of my notes and writings and put it all together within a three month period. I got it finished and registered
in 1995. Life's obstacles got in the way and it was just published and the printed copies fed exed to my front door
on Feb 8th, 2006. It was officially released on March 27th, 2006. I am proud to have been able to dedicate Feelings to the
memory of both my parents on my dad's birthday Feb 9th, 2006. Both died three and a half years ago a month space apart. Feelings
was a blessing and brought healing for me and my family. If you visit these websites you will find an Exclusive Interview
by Albert Williams where I shared all of my intimate details at: www.tempieauthor.com
What would you do differently if you could repeat the same publishing experience?
I have enjoyed my publishing journey completely, I wouldn't change a thing.
What have you learned about the publishing world?
I have learning how important it is to always learn and master your writing craft and always develop and use your sales
and marketing abilitities. Take responsibilitiy of doing those two things whether You have an agent or not.
This is your chance to 'Talk Back' to your readers. What would you like to say to them?
I would like to thank each and every reader who has supported me and my efforts in the past. You keep me encouraged.
Also, visit my website at :
www.tempieauthor.com
and go to my , tour of events page and follow my tour. ome out and
let me know you. Fee free to sign my guestbook and tell me what you you think about Feelings!
I am working on the sequel
now! You will be seeing it soon and it is HOT! Tempie wih a spicy twist! Ouch!
You will see great collaborative work
between me and my fiance' Albert also. WE ARE THE WINNNG TEAM!
What's the one thing that you want them to know about your writing?
I would like all to know that my writing will always hold a high level of intregrity and studied skills. Whether it be
fiction, non-fiction, christian, poetry, romance, documentaries,collaborative works,etc. I will all be true to my writing.I
thank you for taking the time to read and learn about me. I hope you read Feelings as well as my works to come and feel free
to visit and sign my guestbook. www.tempieauthor.com
Love Ya Tempie
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