Every once in a while I feel like doing things differently on this blog. And so I decided to interview Karen Robiscoe, an avid blogger and author I’ve come to know through the WordPress Blog-o-sphere. *looks worriedly toward crashing sounds emanating from the kitchen*
Of course, I wasn’t really expecting to find the lady on my doorstep this morning, but I have to admire her get-up-and-go. She certainly got up and went *winces at the sound of shattering glass * and who knew she even had a passport?
It seems Karen interpreted my invitation quite literally, traveling all the way to Romania, but I suppose that’s a hazard of interviewing the literary minded, at least if you interpret the root of that word liberally. *cranes head nervously toward sound of suddenly barking dog* So, without further ado, let’s meet the lady now!
Cristian: Welcome, Karen, welcome. How was the flight?
Karen: Fancy. *sits on couch, and pummels cushions enthusiastically* And a little long. We circled the runway for hours!
Cristian: Blame Twilight for that. Part of the reason I invited you to visit virtually.
Karen: Two bags of peanuts, though.
Cristian: Jet lag is the worst.
Karen: It certainly is. Especially if you use frequent flyer miles. Do you know they actually seat passengers in the cargo area now?
Cristian: *points to splintered frames askew on a fluffed cushion* Are those my glasses?
Karen: I got all kinds of cozy with a giraffe. That’s probably what’s riling your dog.
Cristian: I don’t have a dog.
Karen: You do now. Where’s your guest room?
Cristian: I don’t really have one.
Karen: You don’t mind couching it then, do you? *pounds cushions again, completely shattering frames* I have a bad back.
Cristian: You’re getting off topic. I invited you here to discuss writing.
Karen: Writing? You want to talk about writing? I thought you said “biking.”
Cristian: I want to discuss your blog and pending book release.
Karen: And after all that trouble I went to ship my unicycle. *sighs dramatically*
Cristian: Tell me, Karen, while I still have patience—and readers – what kind of writing do you feature on your blog?
Karen: The pixelated kind, mostly. Are you sure we’re not biking? I noticed some really excellent trails on the way here. Right after I stopped to gather these wild mushrooms. *reaches in bag, and produces some suspicious looking fungus* Want some?
Cristian: I’ll pass, thanks. So you’d characterize your writing by dots per inch?
Karen: Uh-huh. Except for the Post-Its. I get crazy heavy-handed with Post-its. I use yards of the things. I’ve been known to write entire novellas on Post-Its.
Cristian: Speaking of novellas. You have an actual novel pending publication, don’t you? An urban fantasy titled SPIRITED REMIX?
Karen: I do indeed. It details the adventures of a disenfranchised Spirit seeking posthumous redemption.
Cristian: Sounds interesting.
Karen: It is. The guest appearances by Carlin, Hendrix and Einstein help.
Cristian: Definitely an unlikely combination. When will SPIRITED REMIX be released?
Karen: Your guess is as good as mine. Say, what is this stuff? *grimacing as she finishes the last crumb of Cristian’s breakfast*
Cristian: An Egg McMuffin.
Karen: It tastes so exotic! So delicate and flaky!
Cristian: That’s the paper wrapper, Karen. *exasperated, and hungry now* And we’re going to have to wrap this up.
Karen: That’s okay. I have a yen to write some poetry just now anyway. Something with teeth! Fangs, possibly…
Cristian: To feature on your blog?
Karen: No. I posted a Non-Tucket before I left, and I like to switch it up. I’ll post the poem after I feature an op-ed about current events.
Cristian: You mean those clever, rhyming riddles you write?
Karen: Only if the news is funny.
Cristian: I meant the ‘Non-Tuckets’. Where did you come up with that term, anyway?
Karen: On my keyboard.
Cristian: Yes, but what does it reference?
Karen: Oh, any number of things, as long as it rhymes. It’s versatile like that.
Cristian: You write idiom-based poetry, too. Would you classify that as a Non-Tucket?
Karen: A rose by another name, eh Cristian? *Karen buries her nose in dish of dried flakes* Mmm, so fragrant. Is this pot pourri indigenous to the area?
Cristian: Those are corn flakes, Karen. Anything else you’d like to add before we close?
Karen: Bananas?
Cristian: Well, readers, I hope you’ve enjoyed this little get together with Karen as much as I have.
Karen: Can I borrow your car?
Cristian: You can keep up with the author at website: CHARRON’s CHATTER, featuring poetry and philosophies, one-liners, fictions, riddles and more, or better yet, simply ask her for an interview.
Haha, this is great! I have a smile on my face.
LikeLike
Definitely an entertaining interview.
LikeLike
I’d love to ask for an interview, but I’m afraid of what she’d do to my house.
LikeLike
super
LikeLike
Very different……………….great lady………..good interview
LikeLike
What fun!
LikeLike
Love this interview!
LikeLike
Now THAT is public relations. XD I didn’t know that there were other people in the world who wrote like me. *reclines from seated position on chandelier* You see, I’m safe from spiders up here. Hate spiders.
LikeLike
so did you let her borrow your car?
LikeLike
This really made my day. I can’t believe she flew all the way out there. Very interesting interview.
LikeLike
Oh! Ha! Ha! Ha! So funny. Well done.
LikeLike
Lol! This is an entertaining post :)
LikeLike
… lOl I loved the way you wrote it… it felt like I was there the whole time you were interviewing her. Great job :)
LikeLike
really entertaining thanks – think she would have problems with our security
LikeLike
Amusing post and interview!
LikeLike
Very witty – you have a wonderful style.
LikeLike
I had a laugh, if you´re making more pop-corn invite me over, I like it. Quite a cryptic person to talk to. Stay Frosty.
LikeLike
Very good, enjoyed that :-)
LikeLike
This dialogue feels like home! Thankyou for that gift :)
LikeLike
Wonderful good fun.
LikeLike
Can’t stop reading it.
LikeLike
Hahaha I love this post! Hilarious. You both seem like characters! Characters I would love to meet and never speak to on topic. :)
LikeLike
Love love love. My inspiration for the day.
LikeLike
Supremely entertaining and well, kind of unbelievable (as in I have a hunch there is a good dose of fiction in this post ;)
LikeLike
Good laugh. You really know how to document an interview and capture the person! I can almost see her lurking in my window. Better lock the door…
LikeLike
Good job ;) ! I like it because it differs crom other normal Interviews.
LikeLike
This interview was extremely well transcribed. I could just picture her waltzing in the door and throwing a dog bed on your floor. How funny! :)
LikeLike
Okay…so she ate up your breakfast , but I had a delicious one, reading this.Nice smiley start to the day.:-)
LikeLike
Awesome. Great interview and super lady. :)
LikeLike
Brilliant, surreal conversation.
LikeLike