tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post8409784013124119890..comments2024-03-23T02:45:17.058-04:00Comments on Tales of Goldstone Wood: Interview Feature: James L. RubartAnne Elisabeth Stenglhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09462605949792523331noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-81314982040900400912013-11-10T21:03:31.457-05:002013-11-10T21:03:31.457-05:00Do you ever hit a writer's block? What do you ...Do you ever hit a writer's block? What do you do to get past it? There are so many different (and interesting!) ways people use. Personally, I just have to go outside with my notebook and I'm back to writing again.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14814840750991556084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-63686454723794074502013-11-09T11:15:32.536-05:002013-11-09T11:15:32.536-05:00In the spring of '09 my wife and I took a trip...In the spring of '09 my wife and I took a trip to Cannon Beach for our anniversary. We went for a walk on the beach and along the way saw a house that was the exact spot I'd put the home in my first novel, ROOMS. <br /><br />The home in ROOMS was such a significant part of the book, I took a number of photos of it. One of the pictures I took ended up being the home you see on the front cover. <br /><br />Very fun.Jim Rubarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04383393024706590527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-54629449629838715182013-11-08T19:44:48.305-05:002013-11-08T19:44:48.305-05:00You have mentioned that you are a photographer, ha...You have mentioned that you are a photographer, have any of your photos ended up in your books?Domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496614689049191013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-1664610982772022002013-11-07T01:45:48.592-05:002013-11-07T01:45:48.592-05:00Looks intreaging (thats not how you spell intreadi...Looks intreaging (thats not how you spell intreading is it, can someone tell me how?)<br /><br />JemmaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-380812149322944902013-11-06T18:19:50.216-05:002013-11-06T18:19:50.216-05:00Thanks, Janalyn. I only have one going at a time ....Thanks, Janalyn. I only have one going at a time ... but I'm always collecting ideas. <br /><br />I get a sense as I'm writing, Courtney. I see a movie playing in my head and I write down what I see. I'm what other writers would call a classic seat of the pants writer. <br /><br />Thanks, Tammy!Jim Rubarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04383393024706590527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-92015257172391971292013-11-06T16:13:49.710-05:002013-11-06T16:13:49.710-05:00I have been wanting to read your book. thank you f...I have been wanting to read your book. thank you for the giveaway.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10576127477648479718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-10949115683924883452013-11-06T05:50:31.510-05:002013-11-06T05:50:31.510-05:00These books sound interesting. What was it like wr...These books sound interesting. What was it like writing the first one? Do you seem to get a sense of direction as your writing or do you just know right away what the main plot points of the story are?Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09758194980707040418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-85797862335861601992013-11-05T22:20:54.203-05:002013-11-05T22:20:54.203-05:00So, Jim, do you focus on one novel at a time or do...So, Jim, do you focus on one novel at a time or do you sometimes have more than one going at once?Janalyn Voigt, escape into creative worlds of fiction.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16233710536302581735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-6543298438823416122013-11-05T22:17:09.470-05:002013-11-05T22:17:09.470-05:00Nature inspires my writing, too. How fun that your...Nature inspires my writing, too. How fun that your oldest readers are in their 90s. Much success!Janalyn Voigt, escape into creative worlds of fiction.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16233710536302581735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-36763961748769281142013-11-05T20:26:37.788-05:002013-11-05T20:26:37.788-05:00Mr. Frank, just one? Tough! My wife and sons and I...Mr. Frank, just one? Tough! My wife and sons and I love the Oregon coast/Cannon Beach. I guess I'll have to go with building massive sand castles on the beach. <br /><br />From idea to publication was six years, Lizzie. It takes time and has to be something you love.<br /><br />I would say a mature 13 year old on up. My son Taylor read my first novel when he was 14 and loved it, Hannah. The oldest readers I have are in their 90s. Jim Rubarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04383393024706590527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-46600468102834904402013-11-05T19:21:58.932-05:002013-11-05T19:21:58.932-05:00While this isn't the genre I normally read, th...While this isn't the genre I normally read, this book does look intriguing. =)<br /><br />What age range would you consider your books appropriate for?<br /><br />Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15674350834544871474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-5161698384088347752013-11-05T17:16:52.327-05:002013-11-05T17:16:52.327-05:00From the moment you got this idea to the moment yo...From the moment you got this idea to the moment you sent it to the publisher, how long did the process of writing the book take? Lizzie Gaskinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03137766283989065159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-57162620224847398382013-11-05T15:14:19.233-05:002013-11-05T15:14:19.233-05:00I used to live in Oregon and my family have visite...I used to live in Oregon and my family have visited Cannon Beach. What's your best memory of Cannon Beach or the Oregon Coast?Mr. Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07854820675080451064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-56069608382228571072013-11-05T13:33:33.852-05:002013-11-05T13:33:33.852-05:00Great question, Joni. While I didn’t have doubts, ...Great question, Joni. While I didn’t have doubts, I did have significant setbacks. And at one point wanted to quit. I tell people my wife talked me off the ledge so many times in those days that she set up a lawn chair out there. As you can tell, I believe God has a destiny for us—but so does the enemy of our souls. It’s not easy to push through into what God has designed us for, but if we’re riding alongside Him, it can (and will) be done. <br /><br />Hi Rebeka. I love to ask people what book, CD, and DVD they would take to an island if they were going to be there for a year. The book I’d take would be The Chronicles of Narnia. (The all volumes in one book!) Those are the Lewis books that made me want to be a writer. Thanks for your blessing!<br /><br />Ah, thanks, Meredith. It’s a bit of work doing the audio versions, but I really enjoy it. Yes, Memory’s Door is out on audio. I recorded it last summer and it was so fun to continue Dana, Brandon, Marcus, and Reece’s journey. Much freedom to you!<br /><br />Advice for aspiring writers: Get a sturdy pair of track shoes. Put them on. Run in the opposite direction as fast as you can! Joking aside, writing at a professional level is incredibly rewarding, but also extremely difficult. If you can think of being trained as a writing like being trained as a brain surgeon, you’ll have the right perspective. It takes years, but it can be done! Two of my favorite books for writers getting started are, Writing Fiction for Dummies by Randy Ingermanson, and Plot and Structure by James Scott Bell. Don’t give up, Taylor!<br /><br />My favorite genre is Time Travel. I haven’t written a novel involving time travel yet, but I have done part of a short story and have been plotting another story with time travel as the main theme. Great question, Ryebrynn! <br />Jim Rubarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04383393024706590527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-32025026101147455162013-11-05T12:46:27.093-05:002013-11-05T12:46:27.093-05:00I like how you became I writer.
What is your fav...I like how you became I writer. <br /><br />What is your favorite genre to write? Why?<br /><br />-RyebrynnRyebrynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03849670168099288393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-53849549659183188202013-11-04T12:52:09.374-05:002013-11-04T12:52:09.374-05:00Mr. Rubart, Although I have never read either of y...Mr. Rubart, Although I have never read either of your books both sound fascinating. I am an avid reader but have never gotten into writing. What would be your advice for someone who wants to start writing? Thanks for the giveaway. I can't wait to begin. May God bless you and your family. taylor2taylor74https://www.blogger.com/profile/15768400579960923040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-36029459028874870102013-11-04T11:04:25.287-05:002013-11-04T11:04:25.287-05:00Oh, this is so very exciting! Mr. Rubart, I must t...Oh, this is so very exciting! Mr. Rubart, I must thank you for writing Soul's Gate. I found it on audio last year, (you read wonderfully, by the way), and I loved the exploration of the character's struggles with the strongholds in their lives. Being blind, I appreciate finding edifying and suspenseful titles that proclaim spiritual truths. My favorite parts of the novel concerned Dana, Brandon and Marcus' search for the names God had chosen for them, the scene at the church building and the scene where Dana and Brandon enter Marcus' soul. The ending is phenomenal as well. Is Memory's Door in an audio format? Will be praying for all your writing endeavors. God bless you.Meredithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-6936016180186026402013-11-04T11:00:08.425-05:002013-11-04T11:00:08.425-05:00Hi James! Thanks for sharing about your books, and...Hi James! Thanks for sharing about your books, and the fantastic giveaway! <br /><br />You mention your favourite author is C.S. Lewis (he's one of my favourites, too), and I was just wondering what your absolute favourite of his books is, and if any of the specific themes he covers had directly influenced any of your books or characters? I know the way he wrote "Til We Have Faces" has really helped me embrace bittersweet endings for the sake of the story. Thanks for stopping by the blog, and God bless you in all your endeavours!<br /><br />-RebekaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13171567731644896572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-47721158153782658592013-11-04T06:08:49.876-05:002013-11-04T06:08:49.876-05:00A question for James: Once you received the big p...A question for James: Once you received the big push from God toward pursuing writing, how was the experience working on ROOMS and before getting published? Did you ever have any doubtful days wondering if you were doing the right thing or did you always have a peace in your heart knowing you were heading in the direction God wanted you to go?<br /><br />Thanks for the great interview- and the giveaway! ^^Jonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451808186040055044noreply@blogger.com