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Wednesday, 13 June 2007
Speaking with the co-author, Taryn Simpson The Mango Tree Cafe Lauren Smith: How did you and your co-author meet? Taryn Simpson: I'm a professional ghostwriter and he contacted a writer friend of mine to "polish and punch up" his rough draft. When my friend learned it was a fictional novel, she contacted me since that is my specialty to see if I was interested. I read the synopsis and was hooked. After discussing the book with him via email over a period of days, we decided to work together as co-authors. Lauren Smith: Why did you decide to write a book together? Taryn Simpson: For me, it wasn't a matter of "deciding". I knew I had to. I felt that Alan had a diamond in the rough and I knew it would take the combination of both our talents to make it come to fruition. Lauren Smith: Tell us about this story. Taryn Simpson: The synopsis is as follows: The main character in this book is seductively lured to this world famous street to purchase this restaurant. The restaurant serves as a place where he observes world travelers such as himself as well as locals who discover their fate upon this historic road. He is on a journey to discover his mission in life as he is guided by a ghostly figure that appeared to him as a child. On his adventures, he comes face to face with his greatest fear, his lingering questions of mortality and his soul's lonely reflection. However, for me the book is about the metamorphosis of the main character trying to understand himself. Ultimately - that you can't run away from the person that you are. Lauren Smith: Where did you get the inspiration for it? Taryn Simpson: Well, the book was in rough draft format when I received it. But, Alan Solomon my co-author states that he was inspired by observing the lost souls on Loi Kroh Road. Lauren Smith: Do you have plans to write another book together? Taryn Simpson: Possibly...I would love to collaborate again, I'm just not sure of the timing. I know Alan has bounced some ideas off of me and I him, but we are really focused on getting the word out on "The Mango Tree Cafe, Loi Kroh Road". Lauren Smith: How tough was it to co-author a book with someone so far away? Taryn Simpson: In one instance, it was very tough because of the time difference and lack of ease in being able to call etc. to discuss the book. But, on the other hand, it seemed very seamless and effortless. I think that has a lot to do with our personalities really meshing on this project. That, and we both absolutely have a passion for the book. To me, that factor can move mountains.
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