Jeannie Lant
Aubrey, Texas
USA
Good morning, Jeannie, and welcome to Vision and Verse, a site for art and authors. Can you tell us a little about what you’ve written?
I have written two Books. “Redemption my father’s story” and “Bag Ladies”. The first book is based on a manuscript my Dad wrote in the 1970’s. It’s a faith based book with a story within a story. My second book is inspired by my true life experiences. I worked for an Attorney who got caught in a scam with a Family Court Judge.
What is your favorite genre to write? I really like to write about real life and how to handle becoming a survivor.
Favorite food.
Junk food. All kinds. Nacho’s, wings, chips and dip, cheese and crackers. I do like vegetables but I prefer they have dip.
Junk food. All kinds. Nacho’s, wings, chips and dip, cheese and crackers. I do like vegetables but I prefer they have dip.
Tea or coffee?
I am a coffee snob. I love the coffee beans I get at Trader Joe’s. They have a low acid French roast.
I am a coffee snob. I love the coffee beans I get at Trader Joe’s. They have a low acid French roast.
Pizza or ice cream?
Pizza. I love the crust and the melted cheese. My favorite pizza is veggie.
Pizza. I love the crust and the melted cheese. My favorite pizza is veggie.
Wine or beer?
Wine absolutely. I’m originally from Wisconsin and I believe I had to leave the state because I really dislike the taste of beer.
Wine absolutely. I’m originally from Wisconsin and I believe I had to leave the state because I really dislike the taste of beer.
Me, too, Jeannie.Even though fancy flavored craft beers leave me cold. Where would you like to visit?
I have traveled throughout most of Europe, Canada and many of the beautiful states in our country. I am now looking to visit more individual cities in the United States and see all of the incredible museums and sites that are often looked over. For Example, my husband and I just took a road tour through the west coast. We stopped at the Grand Tetons National Park. It was breathtaking. So much beauty for so little cost.
The Grand Canyon is an absolute must! Favorite musical artist.
I love the hits of the 60’s,70’s and 80’s. I really enjoy almost all music and I’m trying to get more current with today’s music since my grandchildren have no idea what I’m talking about when I mention certain artists or musicians. Like Tina Turner. I love her music. The Temptations, Supremes, Madonna, Hall and Oates, Simon and Garfunkel. Just to name a few.
I have traveled throughout most of Europe, Canada and many of the beautiful states in our country. I am now looking to visit more individual cities in the United States and see all of the incredible museums and sites that are often looked over. For Example, my husband and I just took a road tour through the west coast. We stopped at the Grand Tetons National Park. It was breathtaking. So much beauty for so little cost.
The Grand Canyon is an absolute must! Favorite musical artist.
I love the hits of the 60’s,70’s and 80’s. I really enjoy almost all music and I’m trying to get more current with today’s music since my grandchildren have no idea what I’m talking about when I mention certain artists or musicians. Like Tina Turner. I love her music. The Temptations, Supremes, Madonna, Hall and Oates, Simon and Garfunkel. Just to name a few.
Do you listen to music when you write? I do not. What? I need to place myself where the story is leading me and if I hear a song, I tend to go where the song takes me and I leave
the story in the distance.
What makes you laugh?
I really think life is funny. Each day there’s a reason to laugh at something. I believe it helps me keep slightly a little saner.
I really think life is funny. Each day there’s a reason to laugh at something. I believe it helps me keep slightly a little saner.
Favorite work of art or sculpture.
I don’t have a favorite. I love all art. I do freely admit that I have trouble with the Picasso’s types of art and some of the other modern works of art. If I can’t see the meaning in the work, then I tend to loose interest very quickly.
I don’t have a favorite. I love all art. I do freely admit that I have trouble with the Picasso’s types of art and some of the other modern works of art. If I can’t see the meaning in the work, then I tend to loose interest very quickly.
How old were you when you started writing?
I started writing in high school but I had no belief that it would lead me anywhere or that I was good enough to make it a career. I used to help my kids write term papers and do plenty of ghost writing. When I was in my late 30’s I got a job as a receptionist for a local newspaper conglomerate. It was there that I was challenged to write some articles and I loved it and so did they. After a few years of that, a new editor that worked there made it a rule that you had to have a degree in Journalism in order to write for the paper. That destroyed my belief in myself as a writer. I never believed that I was qualified to write. A few years ago, when I turned 65, my grandson challenged me to write the book I always told everyone I wanted to write. He is one of my biggest fans.
I started writing in high school but I had no belief that it would lead me anywhere or that I was good enough to make it a career. I used to help my kids write term papers and do plenty of ghost writing. When I was in my late 30’s I got a job as a receptionist for a local newspaper conglomerate. It was there that I was challenged to write some articles and I loved it and so did they. After a few years of that, a new editor that worked there made it a rule that you had to have a degree in Journalism in order to write for the paper. That destroyed my belief in myself as a writer. I never believed that I was qualified to write. A few years ago, when I turned 65, my grandson challenged me to write the book I always told everyone I wanted to write. He is one of my biggest fans.
Do you plan out your book with outlines and notecards? Or just write?
I just dive in and write.
I just dive in and write.
Describe your perfect evening.
My perfect evening is being with family and or friends just laughing and enjoying being together. I also love live theater a great deal.
My perfect evening is being with family and or friends just laughing and enjoying being together. I also love live theater a great deal.
Where do you get your inspiration?
Mostly I draw from real life. The people and places I encountered. My current book that I’m writing is called “Cook’s Book’s”. It’s based on all the places my husband and I have traveled while working for a Travel Agency. I will of course add lots of mayhem to the story so that I keep readers excited and wanting to finish the book plus telling us to buy it and read it. It’s the second book in a three book series that I am writing. The third book is going to be called, “But first let’s have coffee.” It will be about friends and neighbors and the people they would like to kill. It’s completely filled with all fiction. Unlike “Bag Ladies” and “Cook’s Books”.
Mostly I draw from real life. The people and places I encountered. My current book that I’m writing is called “Cook’s Book’s”. It’s based on all the places my husband and I have traveled while working for a Travel Agency. I will of course add lots of mayhem to the story so that I keep readers excited and wanting to finish the book plus telling us to buy it and read it. It’s the second book in a three book series that I am writing. The third book is going to be called, “But first let’s have coffee.” It will be about friends and neighbors and the people they would like to kill. It’s completely filled with all fiction. Unlike “Bag Ladies” and “Cook’s Books”.
What do you do when you get a writer's block?
I play computer games. Love monster busters, bubble witch, and candy crush. It drives my husband crazy.
I play computer games. Love monster busters, bubble witch, and candy crush. It drives my husband crazy.
Best book you ever read.
Gone with the Wind.
Gone with the Wind.
Last book you read.
“Where The Crawdads Sing” written by Delia Owens.
“Where The Crawdads Sing” written by Delia Owens.
What would you do for a living if you weren’t a writer?
I’m retired. When I was working I mostly worked in some area of customer service.
I’m retired. When I was working I mostly worked in some area of customer service.
Who is the one person who has influenced your personal life the most and why?
That credit goes to my husband. His unconditional love for me is like no other, except for my parents. He supports me without question, he tells me the truth and never any critical judgement, only love.
That credit goes to my husband. His unconditional love for me is like no other, except for my parents. He supports me without question, he tells me the truth and never any critical judgement, only love.
If you could sit down and have a conversation with ONE person, living or dead, real or fictional, who would it be and why?
Jesus. I really don’t always understand where I’m going, how I got where I am and most importantly, what am I supposed to be doing?
Jesus. I really don’t always understand where I’m going, how I got where I am and most importantly, what am I supposed to be doing?
What advice would you give someone who aspired to be a writer?
Honestly, they need to just write down the story. After that they have lots of options. There are so many ways now a day to self-publish. However, the profit margin in writing isn’t very high until you become really established. So much like an acting career, don’t quit your day job.
Honestly, they need to just write down the story. After that they have lots of options. There are so many ways now a day to self-publish. However, the profit margin in writing isn’t very high until you become really established. So much like an acting career, don’t quit your day job.
I am in the process of creating a webpage and I hope to have it up and running by the time this is ready to go. I am on twitter @RJLbook. I have and indie author page Author information page: https://www.indielector.store/jean-lant.aspx. By using this avenue to purchase my books, I will send you an autographed copy. I have an Amazon author page too and it’s amazon.com/author/jeanlant and I have a utube commercial for "Redemption; My father's story" https://youtu.be/IAQBf69NjZo. RJL Books. Always enjoy the journey@baglady88. I will also be running a commercial in the Austin, TX area during April. https://1drv.ms/u/s!Alwwje762T-ig8hAUx61eD3x7aYp5w
What I would like you to know is that I take this all very seriously. I am working hard to provide a good story and make people take some time to stop and enjoy what I have written. I sign my books “Always enjoy the journey”. I really believe that we don’t take enough time to appreciate the humor around us. I have had lots of experiences in dealing with mental health issues and my next focus is going to be on how to survive dealing with those kinds of issues. Most people don’t know how to focus on good mental health. They don’t understand that there are so many ways to cope and humor is a major help in our day to day life. We tend to neglect taking care of our mental health. Thank you so much for this opportunity. I know many authors would be happy to do this and I feel so fortunate to have had you choose me.
Always enjoy the journey
Jeannie Lant
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