#RPBP Five 4 Friday #Author #Interview with @pablomichaels1 ~The Magic Beanstalk Series~

Five~4~Friday with author Pablo Michaels!

Reader Review about Book 1
"This piece really reflects Pablo Michaels’ creativity. His string of word choices is clever and wraps the scene in vivid visuals. The imagery is sublime. Who is the old man, the stranger, and what does he have to do with Jack and his mother? Pablo has cleverly added poignant character depth by infusing some of Jack's genesis, his family, parents and farm life, even expanded upon it to describe the hardship which was the reason the cow was traded in the first place. We have a strumming and artful gold harp—delightful—a young man running into forest. When they run into the thicket, do they meet all the other naked men? Are they slaves of the Giant? The panic and fright caused by the Giant was wonderfully underscored in his careful descriptions. I love these, 'rumbles of thunder', 'like a fox on a hunt', 'where daylight became dimmer'. Also his use of the 'thump, crunch' and the cackling hen really added an element of tension and heart pounding pursuit that was so tangible. This was a cleverly layered piece that I think was a bang on perfect tie-in for the original fairytale story. Pablo adds depth to their situation and tragedy, multiple layers of tension and understanding. I loved the fairytale as a child. I love this story as an adult; just love it. It is a well-crafted, beautifully developed, very sensuous taste of adventurous youth that just kept getting better. To the hilt: delicious, decadent and delectable." ~ Muffy Wilson
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For more information on this book and the others in this series, please visit Pablo Michaels Book Showcase Page!

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Today we are visiting with a warm and friendly author who goes by the name of Pablo Michaels.
Michaels books are always geared towards something!
Today we are here to talk about him and his books, specifically his newest 'The Magical Beanstalk Series'. Right now you can get three of the four books in the series. Book Four is coming soon as you will see, but for now let's get to know the author!
I am going to share with you five, yes, just five of the questions and answers from our in depth author interview with you here today!

What are your ambitions for your writing career?
Just to have my books read. I have never anticipated profiting great sums of money from my creations. My goal is too share to as many people as possible and to receive feedback, good or bad. Feedback on what I write gives me knowledge in how I can improve. So it important people not only tell me whether or not that like what I write but why?

Which actress would you like to see playing you in your most recent book if it was adapted for the big screen?
Jack’s mother, Lorene is the only female in the book. Due to age limitations defined by Lorene I would probably choose Jennifer Lopez, an actress who would be of an age to have a son like Jack and be able to act the role of a woman who could portray sophistication she acquires as she ages. But I pictured a blonde, someone more like Kate Hudson for her appearance. My final choice would be Kate Blanchet. She could depict a strong woman who has struggled to survive yet still carry her dignity loftier than most women to say she is well versed, educated but has the tact to be straight forward, honest, and sincere. Regardless of the looks, any woman would have to portray a strong, dignified woman as the story progressed.

How do you think you’ve evolved creatively?
My creativity is constantly evolving. It depends on how well I relate to the voice that inspires me to create the words and images I visualize. Sometimes, my voice is clear and to the point. Sometimes, I have to watch my progress to make sure not to lose that inner motivation that creates my story. If I am writing too fast or slow I lose sight of what I see or don’t hear what the voice says.  I transcribe the images, the settings, the characters and their interactions from that voice I hear, I see into and transcribe it all into words. One problem has emerged in the evolution of my writing could be my need to have complete privacy from the phone and interruptions. I used to be able to write above outside interferences; I actually thrived upon them.

How long on average does it take you to write a book?
If I can write regularly, about four months. Researching, writing, rewriting, rewriting, rewriting, editing, editing and editing account for that amount of time. I rewrite as I write. I also edit as I write. But I do that all several times after the rough draft of the story is finished.

How do you relax?
Funny as it may sound, I relax by doing physical therapy exercises with a yoga approach, more like meditation in motion. It allows me to center and focus and withdraw from my external environment. I concentrate on breathing, the movement of the exercise as it relates to my body, and the count of the repetition; all which brings me an inner feeling of calm. The key to bringing this state is not to rush and pace myself.
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​Pablo Michaels resides on a quiet country set in the San Francisco Bay Area. He lives with his husband of twenty years with his pet American Eskimo Husky, Bailey. He was born in a private lumber town overlooking the slopes of Mount Shasta in Northern California. Pablo loves the outdoors and gardening but is restricted to a minimal amount of tasks he used to enjoy due to a disability. He enjoys food, wine, reading, and writing. Vacations to travel are prized by both his husband and him.
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Learn more about Michael by visiting his Meet The Author Page here at Rukia. You will find his complete Biography and his full in depth interview there!

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