I was connected to Author/ Illustrator, Joanna Vandervlugt by Author, Winona Kent. Winona encouraged me to consider writing for SAM, Joanna's magazine, and Joanna made it happen. Blogs, journal and magazine articles are manageable for me but a novel? I highly recommend those by Joanna and the Jason Davey books by Winona and bow to their fantastic research and writing skills. They are truly story masters, word smiths and fantastic supporters for other writers. I encourage you to connect with Joanna and find out more about SAM, the magazine "celebrating Artists, Authors and Motorcycles".
Q: You are a motorcycle Artist. Do you ride?
A: I don't ride a motorcycle, but I do ride a Scooter. The difference between the two is the maximum speed a person can go, and I don't need a motorcycle licence to ride my scooter, because it's under 50 cc.
Q: What is your fav bike to illustrate?
A: I really like illustrating the Royal Enfield bikes. They are a classic bike, usually in the cafe racer style.
Q: Do your characters ride?
A: Absolutely, my characters ride bikes. It's so much a part of who they are.
Q: So SAM is not Sam Spade? Tell us about SAM, your fabulous magazine “celebrating Artists, Authors and motorcycles. So many writers here!
A: No, my magazine isn't Sam Spade. It stands for Scooters, Authors/Artists and Motorcycles. I know many motorcycle riders who love books and work in a professional environment, and I thought it would be cool to connect bike riders with books and art.
Q:You are a prolific podcaster. Has that connected you more with writers you know as well as new ones? I believe that Winona Kent was one of your first? How did you meet her?
A: Winona is such a cool person and author. After a 20 year absence from writing, she introduced me to the new landscape of being a self-published author vs. a traditionally published author. She connected me with writing groups. She's a delight, and yes, she was the first author I interviewed on my podcast. Having one person believe in you (Winona), is huge.
Q: Have you interviewed anyone from the SFU Writers Program you recently completed? Huge Congratulations, by the way!
A: Yes. I interviewed Stella Harvey a few years back. She's an author and instructor with the SFU Writers Program and she used to be the Creative Director behind the Whistler Writers' Festival, as well as Eileen Cook. Eileen is a wonderful author. She was my mentor and shared so much knowledge about how to become a better writer.
Q: Your latest, Spy Girls, comes out in March. What , in your background, inspires you to write Thrillers? Are you thinking of more?
A: I read Dick Francis novels growing up. I've always loved mysteries and car chases, and catching the "bad guy". I would like to write about pleasant subject matters, but a dead body always seems to appear in my stories. If so, where and will they be in the present or future?
Q: Where can we see you, next?
A: I've just been interviewed on the Crime Writers of Canada podcast, which was a lot of fun. Erik is a great interviewer and so easy to talk with. I have a book signing on March 16, 2024, in the Woodgrove Chapters in Nanaimo, the day Spy Girls launches.
Q: Any book talks in your travels?
A: No.
Joanna's Links!
https://substack.com/@joannavandervlugt
https://www.bookbub.com/authors/joanna-vander-vlugt
https://www.amazon.ca/Spy-Girls-Jade-Sage-Thriller-ebook/dp/B0CJ3P9Z1B
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20797164.Joanna_VanderVlugt
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696385586
https://www.instagram.com/joannavandervlugt_author_art/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-vander-vlugt/
and website: www.joannavandervlugt.com
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