Liberian Literary Magazine
Author Interview 4
SPOTLIGHT AUTHOR
KEN DRONSFIELD
Promoting Liberian Literature, Arts and Culture
writing my own lyrics to
songs I would write for the
guitar. This grew into the
love of poetry and
writing.
3) What books have most
influenced
your
life/
career?
Every single book I’ve
ever read has been an
influence and inspiration.
Reading through some of
Shakespeare, all of Edgar
Allan Poe’s poems and
stories.
Ken Allan Dronsfield
Thank you for taking this
time
with
us,
we
appreciate it. Let us kick
off by you telling us a little
about
you-childhood,
education,
upbringing
etc.
I’m a poet/author/digital
artist. I was born and
brought
up
in
the
Northeast part of the US. I
currently
reside
in
Oklahoma, USA, on the
southern plains. I enjoy
playing
guitar,
thunderstorms, walking in
the woods at night, and
spending time with my
two cats, Merlin and
Willa.
I’m also a huge fan of
Stephen
King
and
absolutely love his horror
stories and movies.
4) How do you approach
your work?
This one can be a tough
question. My inspiration
comes from so many
different
places….
everything from current
events, to a smell in
nature,
a
particular
sunset or sunrise…..even
a picture will start the
juices flowing and I will
then start the poem or
short story.
2) Why writing?
5) What themes do you
find yourself continuously
exploring in your work?
I started writing at about
13 years old primarily
Horror,
mystery,
paranormal,
and
social
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justice are what I enjoy.
But I also explore love
and humor in my poetry.
6) Tell us a little about
your book[s]- storyline,
characters,
themes,
inspiration etc.
I’m the Co-Editor of a
new poetry anthology
titled,
“Moonlight
Dreamers
of
Yellow
Haze”,
available
on
Amazon.com. The book is
a collaborative effort
from
53
new
and
established
contemporary poets. It’s
an 81/2 x 11 inch book
with 188 pages.
I’m currently working on
two new books, another
anthology
titled,
“Dandelion in a Vase of
Roses” and my personal
horror book which has
been
unannounced
officially.
7) What inspired you to
write this title or how did
you come up with the
storyline?
The title to the book,
“Moonlight Dreamers of
Yellow
Haze”
was
suggested
by
Editor
Michael Lee Johnson.
8) Is there a message in
your book that you want
your readers to grasp?