Interview with Alice Strathern, Author of Kaleidoscope Eyes

What’s the story behind the story? What impressed you to write down Kaleidoscope Eyes?

The battle to discover a true calling within the skilled world has been a relentless theme for me and a few pals. We all have been anticipated to make massive selections at a younger age, and we realized we weren’t prepared for that.

In this e book, I attempted for instance that it’s an extended journey to determine what you need. It’s additionally full of ups and downs. As you expertise totally different conditions, you by no means see the world with the identical eyes.

If you needed to decide theme songs for the primary characters of Kaleidoscope Eyes, what would they be?

For Karenth Robinson, I’d decide “In the End” by Linkin Park. For Ed, Linda, and Nancy, I’d decide “Integral” by Pet Shop Boys. For Benny, I’d decide “VCR” by The XX.

What’s your favourite style to learn? Is it the identical as your favourite style to write down?

I undoubtedly love literary fiction. This is my favourite style. I additionally take pleasure in poetry, memoir, and nonfiction. Lately, I’m moving into science fiction. It’s all the time enjoyable to find new genres.

What books are in your TBR pile proper now?

The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov, The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula Ok. Le Guin, Atomic Habits by James Clear, and I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou.

What scene in your e book was your favourite to write down?

The scene the place Nancy Clavell visits the company and everybody loses their minds. I feel it’s a robust approach to introduce this character and present how one individual can change the vibe of a whole workplace. Her presence all the time means one thing.

Do you have got any quirky writing habits? (fortunate mugs, cats on laps, and many others.)

I like listening to my favourite music earlier than a writing session. It will get me within the inventive temper.

Do you have got a motto, quote, or philosophy you reside by?

“It doesn’t matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” Confucius.

If you possibly can select one factor for readers to recollect after studying your e book, what would it not be?

The solely fixed is change. It feels uncomfortable to vary your perspective on issues, however with out that, you received’t have the ability to uncover what else is in retailer for you.