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| The Naked Truth About Allen Parker |
SPnews staff: I have the feeling this will get rowdy. However, I am quite ready. Thanks for letting us have your time. Burning question. Are you in fact a practicing nudist?
AP: No, I've gotten pretty good at nudism. The practice requirement has been waved.
SPnews staff: Well, that’s good to know. What made you decide to write about it?
AP: The first stories were written for the family. It was an after dinner story scenario I read on special occasions. I was writing a fiction novel and having much trouble finding a publisher when someone suggested compiling my short stories and offering them as an anthology.
After five minutes of thought, I came to the conclusion that I couldn't do any worse. My first query got a positive response, but not a contract. My second got some nasty words about the evils of the flesh.
I found the darkest part of my writing career in one publisher who published the first two writings. Eventually, I wandered into Laurie Anne's trap... err... publishing house.
SPnews staff: Describe your personality and how you think it sculpts your unique humor.
AP: I'm your typical dull, lifeless nudist who sits around thinking about silly little episodes of life. Did I mention the Palatial futon?
SPnews staff: (There’s a visual.) What prompted you to begin writing?
AP: I've always written something. If not a story, then a poem, or a song. My mother likes to write. It was just a natural escape.
SPnews staff: Your novels certainly appeal, but what made you believe they would? It’s such a singular kind of entertainment.
AP: Nudist Humor. What an oxymoron! You got to admit, the sight of a naked man will make most people giggle. I never believed in the stories. I just believed that I could write better than most of the stuff I was reading. Whether this is true or not remains to be seen.
Writing is competitive. Few authors become rich from the experience. A few more than this make a living writing. Some are able to publish while earning a living elsewhere. It can be hard to believe in yourself. All of us doubt. Believing in yourself is about writing in the face of doubt.
SPnews staff: What projects do you plan for the future?
AP: I have one more Chester book, I think. I have a new series about mountain people I am currently writing.
Any itch to try another genre?
AP: Actually, yes. How did you know? Have you been peeking under my firewall?
I am outlining a sci-fi historical piece. It will have some humor, but will be more action adventure. I am playing to the kid in me.
Now, I have a few questions...
Allen, do you like Chester?
No, he is an idiot. But he has his moments, I guess.
Allen, how about Karalyn?
Who doesn't like her...
Allen, ever get sick of these characters?
Usually this happens at three in the morning when I am trying to sleep and the cast of idiots come out to play. There is nothing you can do but get up and pretend to write.
Thanks, Allen
You’re welcome.
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A sample of Allen Parker’s work is downloadable in that section of this site. His novel, “Nudist Guy, Yankee Gal” can be purchased from the online retailers listed in our web link library.
Stonehedge wishes to thank Mr. Parker for his help in interviewing himself. ;)
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on March 12 2007 15:19:54
Dude, the naked thing is fine. As for what goes on in your noggin, it's way wrong and I love it!
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