Speed Round with Author Judith Teitelman

First book you read that left an impression? “Wrinkle in Time"

How old were you? Nine

How far do you live from your childhood home? 2,127 miles

Who is your favorite author? Impossible to name just one.

What book is your all-time favorite? Impossible to name just one.

Did your parents have a phrase or saying that you find yourself using? Yes, my mother.

If so, what is it? “Patience is a virtue."

What's the name of the first story or essay you wrote that was published? A work-related article: "Hello Real World: Understanding Current Realities"

What was the name of the publication? It was posted on the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) website and remained on it for about a dozen years.

What's the name of the first manuscript you published? Guesthouse for Ganesha

What word best describes your writing process? Intuitive

Sunrise or sunset? Sunset

What’s your favorite color? Some days blue; some days red; often purple or green.

What’s the first thing you notice about someone when you meet them? Their eyes.

What’s the best compliment you’ve ever gotten? "Your work has given me permission to dream and envision."

Describe yourself in 5 words: Extrovert, Introvert, creative, relentless, resilient

Tell me the nickname your parents used to call you when you were little. Judy

In which subject were you worst at school? Math, starting in 8th grade.

In which subjects were you best at school? Art and History and English

What advice would you give your young self? Patience is a virtue.

Cat person or dog person? Both

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would that be? In my home, as long as I can continue traveling the world.

Tell me one secret about yourself that might surprise everyone: Ahh, here I must invoke another phrase my mother always said, “A lady never tells."