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COVID poetry

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When I was young I filled notebooks full of poems. These days, I don’t write much poetry. But I wrote a poem about dating during the pandemic. This isn’t from personal experience, but observation and extrapolation helped me along.

It’s short and sweet, and I’d appreciate it if you took the time to read it: FOR WHEN NO ONE DOES SOCIAL DISTANCING ANYMORE

Elizabeth Ellen

While I didn’t intend it, I actually published my interview with Elizabeth Ellen on the same day my poem came out.
Normally, I don’t bother making a blog post about the interviews, but since it came out on the same day, I thought I ought to explain. The Junction didn’t say exactly when my story was being posted online to read, so it was just a coincidence that the day I got my Ellen interview up was the same day my poem came out (though the poem must have come out after I got the interview up since I didn’t see anything about “For When No One Does Social Distancing Anymore” until this morning).

We talk about autobiographical fiction, cancel culture, her collection Fast Machine, and her new play Exit Carefully.

Do check out my interview and subscribe to the newsletter too! Thanks a zillion, all you bookworms.

But, yes, it can be scary – terrifying – once the time comes to let the world see your art. Even if, especially if (?) the entire time you were making it you were like, FUCK YOU (middle finger raised) to the world.

Elizabeth Ellen

Interview with Ivy Ngeow

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Ivy Ngeow invited me to be interviewed for her blog segment called “The Writing Life” after I interviewed her for Hello, Author, which is my interview newsletter and website.

Check out the both of the interviews if you’re interested in learning about the writing life from either myself or Ivy.
—The Writing Life
—Hello, Author

Interview with Read Write Club

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Interview with Read Write Club

I have an interview with Read Write Club. They have tons of great author interviews, so don’t stop at just mine!

Check it out here: Randal Eldon Greene– Author Interview
Also read my RWC “Author Bio” for a look at my thoughts on the legacy, creative process, and habits of writers: Descriptions of Heaven by Randal Eldon Greene

About Read Write Club: RWC is a hub for authors to promote themselves and their books. At RWC you can find books and interviews from writers of all genres, talking about their experiences with writing and publishing their books.

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Interview with Sarah Werner

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Interview with Sarah Werner

I am happy to have my first live interview with author and podcaster, Sarah Werner. It was a ton of fun. We met up at this ultramodern internet marketing company Sarah worked at (she’s since joined the ranks of creatives who work at their art full time) and sat down in front of a microphone to record. We chatted, pausing at one point for what sounded like some stellar high heels making their way across the floor above us. I had recently been reading a lot of author biographies and misremembered at what age Joseph Conrad began to write (he was a late writer, not an early writer). But that’s okay, Sarah left it in there because authors—even studious ones—aren’t perfect. We talked about the struggles of being a professional writer, what it takes to conjure the muse, and writer’s block. And when I left, I left with some stellar swag. Thanks, Sarah!

Check it out here: Coffee Break 050: Randal Greene

You can also play the podcast in iTunes here.

Sarah Werner Write Now PodcastAbout the interviewer: Sarah Werner is the brains and voice behind Write Now, a podcast for aspiring writers. Coffee Break is a sister podcast, part of the larger Write Now family, all about conversations of creativity (especially the writerly kind). Sarah is also a fiction writer, public speaker, ghostwriter, and an article contributor for Forbes.

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Interview with IndieReader

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IndieReader, a company run by authors and writers for authors and writers, did a great interview with me. They previously did a review of my book you should check out too. It’s a 4+ Star review well worth the read. The interview is linked below.

Check it out here: Randal Eldon Greene, an All About the Book Guest Author Interview.
Randal Eldon Greene's Literary Fiction novel, Descriptions of Heaven published by Harvard Square Editions, is awarded the IndieReader Approved sticker.

About the interviewer: since IndieReader’s launch in 2009, they have reviewed thousands of titles. They offer a variety of publishing services to help promote and improve the quality of independently published titles. As a twice traditionally published author herself, Amy Edelman, founder of IR, knows exactly what it takes for an indie title to not just succeed, but also to stand out from the pack.

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Interview with Dan Bloom

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Cli-fi guru Dan Brown conducted an interview with me for his all things climate fiction portal.

Check it out here: An interview with novelist R.E. Greene, author of the novella ”DESCRIPTIONS OF HEAVEN”

DanBloomAbout the interviewer: Born and raised in Massachusetts, currently in Taiwan, Dan Bloom is a 1971 graduate of Tufts University in Boston where he majored in post-modern European literature. He also attended Oregon State University where he worked on a masters degree in the Speech and Communications Department. Dan worked as a journalist in Alaska for 12 years in the 1970s and 1980s, and later as a newspaper editor and reporter at English-language newspapers in Japan and Taiwan.  He tweets @verywindycities and manages cli-fi.net.
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Interview with Scott Mullins

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Freelance writer and digital content manager Scott Mullins did an interview with me for the This is Writing website, a great resource for authors and readers alike.

Check it out here: Author Interview with Literary Fiction Author Randal Eldon Greene

scottmullinsAbout the interviewer: Scott Mullins is a writer, editor, aspiring novelist, and social media nerd. He works with online content in a wide range of styles—from technical articles, content marketing, and product write-ups to blogs and social media.
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Interview with Jeff Leisawitz

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Author, award-winning musician/producer, internationally distributed filmmaker, college professor, photographer, public speaker, and private consultant Jeff Leisawitz has a unique Q&A with me up on his Not F*ing Around 7 Questions of Creativity web series.

 

Check it out here: Randal Eldon Greene — Author

JeffL.jpegAbout the interviewer: Jeff Leisawitz is the author of  Not F*ing Around—The No Bullsh*t Guide for Getting Your Creative Dreams Off the Ground.
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Interview with Lynda Dickson

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Supporter of indie authors and head honcho at Books Direct, Lynda Dickson, hosted an interview and excerpt from Descriptions of Heaven.

Check it out here: Interview and Excerpt

lyndadicksonAbout the interviewer: Lynda Dickson runs Books Direct, a website where readers can find out about great new books and giveaways, and where authors can promote their books.

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Interview with Happymeerkatreviews AND Giveaway

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C, the mysterious reviewer behind happymeerkatreviews, was kind enough to do an interview with me. C is also hosting happymeerkatreviews’ first giveaway ever, and I’m honored that this debut giveaway has as its grand prize a signed copy of my debut novella, Descriptions of Heaven. Multiple chances to win and multiple second place winners will receive a flash drive with extra goodies on it.

Check out the interview here: Interview with Author Randal Eldon Greene & Giveaway!!
Details and an entry link are at the end of of the interview.

http://0.gravatar.com/avatar/c78ba8cbc18478bc156e7e30ba04119fAbout the interviewer: C is the brains behind happymeerkatreviews. C is an avid gamer, coloring book enthusiast, and a prolific reader with a passion for reviewing books.
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