Today, I am hugely honored to interview the talented writer Bill Kirk. After reading two of Bill's books , I wanted to find out more about his writings. I am a fan of rhymes but am clueless about how to write in rhymes. It takes some special talent to write well in rhymes. You can read my review of Bill's current book here.
After completing two careers (U.S. Air Force and the State of California), Bill Kirk decided to try his hand at rhyme. Most days, you will find him at his computer in his Sacramento, California home, where he lives with his wife, Rita, a clinical pychologist. Married since 1969, Kirk and his wife have two children and four grandchildren who have provided inspiration for many of Bill’s stories.
Kirk’s rhymes have been published in several magazines and journals, including Boys’ Quest, Fun For Kids, Wee Ones, Grandparents, Saplings, North Dakota Horizons, the University of South Carolina Health Newsletter, My Scouting (online), Absolute Write and the Baseball Almanac. Nine of Kirk’s children’s picture books have been published by Guardian Angel Publishing ,and several others are in the pipeline for publication over the next two years.
In his spare time, Kirk is a Boy Scout leader, an Eagle Scout, a deacon in his church and a long distance runner, “although the distances seem to be getting shorter these days.” When you are ready to tackle a new tongue-tickling tale, look for Kirk’s stories in magazines and books. He and his real and imaginary friends will be waiting for you….
Tell me about your latest book. First of all, what inspired the story?
My Tooth Is Loose was a fun one to write, Nicole. As with most of my books, the inspiration has been my grandchildren. Specifically, for “My Tooth Is Loose” it was my grandson. In fact, I should say he was the catalyst that sparked the story. When he told me about his first loose tooth, memories of my own tooth-pulling experience snapped into my brain as if it were yesterday.
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