Blow Your Own Trumpet

A Knight - an interview with Bob Danzig (23 July 2005)

Introduction: I 'met' Bob in much the same way I met Eric, through the net! I read all of the entries on Bob's site and was fascinated with his work. I asked him if he would consent to an interview and he agreed. So, without much further delay, I introduce to you, Bob Danzig. Aneeta: Hello Bob. Thank you for agreeing to this interview. Bob: Thank you. Aneeta: Bob, please tell us a little abou...

A Belly-dancing Coach - an interview with Sandra Schrift (14 August 2005)

Introduction: Sandra Schrift's story is an inspiring one - she is a person who, I think, has learned to live 'in balance'.To tell you more now would spoil the story. So, without further ado, please let me introduce to you Sandra ... Aneeta: Thank you for agreeing to this interview Sandra. Sandra: A pleasure to respond. Aneeta: Before we go into your work and website proper, please tell me som...

A man with diverse talents! - an interview with Bjorn Turmann (20 August 2005)

Introduction: Bjorn first sent me an email informing me about the publication of his debut novel. When I did some research into his work, I found a fascinating story of a person who ventured away from his home and in the process become a man with some fascinating stories to tell. What interested me most was the part where he is interested in animation. I have always found the job of an animator in...

Energy of a Psychologist - an interview with Dr. Neill Neill (31 August 2005)

Introduction: I have wanted to interview Neill for a long time now. It is not just his work that is interesting, it is also his life story that fascinates me. I am always in awe of those who overcome adversity and achieve a balanced success through their own efforts and work. Neill is one such person. It is with great pleasure I introduce to you, Dr. Neill Neill. Aneeta: Hello Neill. At last, I...

Pitch Your Story With Richard - an interview with Richard Stone (1 October 2005)

Introduction: I had the most fantastic luck to come into contact with a gentleman who has practically done everything you can think of where storytelling in concerned. It was indeed my great fortune to receive an email from Richard asking if I would like to place a link to his website. When I read about his work and about all the materials on his website, I readily agreed. He has written books, ma...

Malaysia's very own Katherine Hepburn - an interview with Sharon Bakar (17 October 2005)

Introduction: I asked Sharon to participate in an an interview with me in July. However, she was extremely busy and I had to wait. Patiently, I waited (not something I'm used to doing, I might add!). This was one interview I was most keen to follow through with, not because of her celebrity status in the literary scene in Malaysia. It was for a very personal reason - from the very first time I mad...

The Eleven Thousand Pound Woman - an interview Lynn Grocott (10 February 2006)

Introduction: A few days ago, I received a rather non-descript email from one Lynn Grocott. However, when I delved further and looked at her website and read her bio, I was intrigued by the way in which she has overcome many of her adversities. She very kindly let me have a copy of her autobiography and I was not wrong. Reading her story was inspiring and the fact that she is channeling  the proce...

Delights and Passions - an interview Kathy Ide (4 March 2006)

Introduction: I contacted Kathy after I read about her in a newsletter that I subscribe to. She was very pleasant and when I read the stuff on her website, I was impressed with the work she's done so far. She agreed to my request to be interviewed and it is with great pleasure, I introduce to you, Kathy Ide. Aneeta: Hi, Kathy. Thank you very much for agreeing to this interview. Kathy: My pleas...

The Power of Approachability - an interview with HELLO, my name is Scott, 'That Guy with the Nametag' (5 March 2006)

Introduction: Though we live in completely different continents, just by reading Scott's work and his life story, I can feel the energy just bursting from him. He's fairly young but has achieved so much in life. It is great pleasure, I introduce to you, Scott Ginsberg, the guy who wears a nametag, all the time... Aneeta: Scott, I thank you for participating in this interview. Before we get into...
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