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Interview with Sarah Elliston





1.    Give a brief synopsis of your book, Lessons From a Difficult Person?
Sarah Elliston never realized she was "a difficult person." She wasn't intentionally mean-spirited. She was just trying to do what she thought was RIGHT!   A kind boss woke her up with great compassion, and strength.  This began a transformation journey towards the woman teaching others how to deal with difficult people.  The book describes her experience and offers readers an opportunity to explore their relationship with a difficult person.  She offers exercises in how to awaken the challenging personality, and improve the relationship
 
2.    What got you into writing? 
            I have always loved to write and did well in school and in my professional reports.  I              have always journaled and when all else fails, I find writing clears my mind. 
 
3.    What genres do you like to read?
My favorite books are about fictional crime solving, and mysteries.  I like historical fiction and I enjoy poetry.  I find poetry challenging to write but I love to read something where the exact word paints a picture for the senses. 
 
 
4.    What made you decide to write this particular book?
I wrote this particular book because I was teaching workshops on Dealing with Difficult People and wanted to share my concepts of healing with more people.  Participants wanted a level two workshop and I thought having the book would help them remember the concepts as well as take time to really do the suggested exercises. 
 
5.    How much time and effort do you put into marketing?
Not very much. I like talking about the content but  I find it difficult to just throw it out at people.
 
6.    Do you have any works in mind that you've not yet written?  If so, what are they?
Well, one title is "Everything I needed to know about relationships I learned by being a volunteer coordinator."  And the other one is another Lessons From a Difficult Person book, it is about how people change, how I changed, and again, what others can do to help us change. 
 
7.    If there is one thing that stands out about your writing, what is it?  
I am willing to be vulnerable, to share my personal thoughts, feelings, and experience.  My writing is literal and concrete.  I explain things well and I always throw in some humor.  People aren't usually confused about what I am saying. 
 
8.    What inspired you to write your book?
I went to a weekend workshop where I was told I could write a book in 4 days.  I got so involved in it that I couldn't stop.  I am very personally invested In the content. 
 
9.    Where can potential readers find your work?
My website, www.SarahElliston.com or at www.Amazon.com
 
10.              Where can readers connect with you socially online?
Yes, I have a Facebook author page, Sarah Elliston Author and my twitter handle is @mainesam (because I went to school there) and I am on LinkedIn as Sarah H. Elliston.  The best way to contact me is through the website. 
 

 

 
  

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