Interview Questions for Sandra
Poole and Jennifer Youngblood
1. To start with, tell us a
little about yourselves.
2. We are told that this is
the first novel for both of you. When did you decide to become authors?
3. What made you decide to
write this book in particular?
4. We understand, Sandra, that
this book is based on the life of your grandmother. Tell us a little about
her life.
5. The book takes place during
the twenties and early thirties. What kind of research did you do about
this time period to make the setting accurate?
6. What can you tell us about
life in the South during this time?
7. How much of the novel is
true?
8. I understand that there are
some funny events that happened to your great grandmother that you’ve put
in your book. Can you give us an example or two?
9. What is this about people
during your great-grandmother’s time putting on pantyhose with gloves?
10. Are there lessons you’d like
the reader to take away from the book?
11. Now you wrote this book
together. How do you do that? Who does what?
12. Are you planning any more
books?
13. Do you have any appearances
or book signings scheduled in our listening area?
14. Where can people buy your
book?
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