Brand—a mark indicating identity
or ownership burned on the hide of an animal with a hot iron. A trademark or
distinctive name identifying a product or a manufacturer. These are two of
the definitions of brand to be found in the dictionary.
I am a manufacturer because I produce words, form sentences, tell a
story but I believe in reinvention of self and enjoy wearing different hats—I don’t
have a distinctive brand.
I feel fulfilled when I write non-fiction—engrossed
in reality’s fascination and the revelations that research brings to a topic.
The surprise of finding the unexpected, amusing, unknown.
I’ve read mysteries since childhood—beginning with Nancy Drew; growing up I began to write them. Sometimes my tales change
when a character chooses to take his or her action. The cozy mystery I wrote
with a little help from the characters was published by Carina Press and now
I’m about to send another on its journey to seek a future in a world of
readers.
At times, I feel a play will reflect what I want to say. It calls for actors
to step on-stage and bring the dialogue and the plot to life. My ideas come
from everywhere. Eavesdropping, a storied past mentioned by an acquaintance,
someone in the family—all tell me something I have to fictionalize. and write
about while writing non-fiction brings the past to life. I can’t choose between
them.
Do you have a brand?
Bests,
Elise
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