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John and Carole Barrowman - Interview questionsHollow Earth by John and Carole E. Barrowman (Buster Books, ?6.99)hollow-earth.co.ukFor John and Carole:My favourite … JBFilm … ‘Singing in The Rain’ Book … SE Hinton’s ‘The Outsiders’Song … Too many favorites to choose only oneCD … Changes daily, depending on my moodFictional character … ‘Captain America’ or ElphabaDrink … water or vodka tonicHoliday destination … Palm Springs, CaliforniaItem of technology … iPadJoke …Knock Knock! Who's there? Doctor Doctor who? Possession … a watch my parents gave meItem of clothing … Ralph Lauren hoodiesCBFilm … ‘Blade Runner’Book … Cormac McCarthy’s ‘The Road’Song … David Bowie’s ‘Drive-In Saturday’CD … Chris Whitley’s ‘Living With the Law.’Fictional character … Sula Peace or Sydney CartonDrink … Sauvignon BlancHoliday destination … Lake Gilmore, WisconsinItem of technology … computerJoke … What do cats eat for breakfast? Mice Krispies.Possession … Lithograph of Mary Shelley my children gave meItem of clothing … swimsuit For Carole: . How have you found the experience of working with your brother? CB: We’ve worked together on a number of projects before ‘Hollow Earth’ so we know each other’s work rhythms and style really well. We hardly ever squabble… . Do you have different working styles to your brother? CB: I don’t think so. We both bring a lot of energy to a project we’re committed to. We also share a similar sense of humor, which makes anything we do a lot more enjoyable.. What was your inspiration for Hollow Earth? CB: We both loved adventure stories when we were children, books like ‘Treasure Island,’ ‘The Secret Seven,’ and we’re both mystery, scifi and fantasy fans. When we were thinking about our next project writing a novel seemed to make sense. One day we were brainstorming ideas about giving a character a superpower and we came up with the question–what if a character’s superpower was his or her imagination? What would she be able to do? Most of all, I think we wanted to write a book that we would want to read.. You’ve written two other books with your brother; how does your process differ when writing for children? CB: We really had to channel our inner children, which, thankfully, are not buried very deep in either one of us, and we worked to make sure the plot was exciting.. You’re a lecturer, a columnist and an author. What is your favourite job? CB: I have to say I’m lucky they all having something to do with passions of mine: writing, reading and teaching. I don’t think I could pick one over the other. They’re all part of who I am. . Do your students treat you differently when they find out who your brother is? CB: Not really. Although last term a student came to class wearing a t-shirt with John as Captain Jack on it. It was a bit disconcerting to see his face staring back at me when I was teaching.. What are John’s most annoying habits? CB: He picks his nose when we’re working.. What are John’s likes and dislikes? CB: He likes to have a good laugh, to travel…he loves dogs, movies, shopping, games, cars…and he gets angry when he sees or hears someone being rude or impatient with an elderly person.. What is your lasting memory of John as a child? CB: That he was an obnoxious toddler and cried a lot.. Being born in Scotland and raised in America, where do you call ‘home’? CB: I’m proud of my Scottish heritage, but I’ve lived in America for longer than I lived in Scotland. Home is Milwaukee, Wisconsin with my family.. Who are your inspirations in life and in your work? CB: Oh, my, lots of people from my parents to my husband, Kevin, and my students at Alverno College, many of whom are first generation college students, sometimes working two or three jobs, some raising families, and yet they’re finding space in their lives to get an education. . Who would you invite to your fantasy dinner party? CB: Abraham Lincoln, my Grandma Emily, Margaret Sanger, and Terry Gilliam. . A question from our Primary Times readers: ‘Are you and John anything like Matt and Emily Calder?’ CB: Hmm. Probably a little bit of both of us in each of them; although John and I are not as good at art as the twins. . If you had the powers of an Animare for a day, what scene would you like to jump into and why?CB: I’d probably pick John Waterhouse’s ‘The Lady of Shalott.’ I’d really like to have a closer look at the tapestry she has in the boat with her. For John: . How have you found the experience working with your sister?JB: We work well together. So much so that after each project ends we try to have another one ready in the wings.. Do you have different working styles to your sister? JB: Each project we’ve worked together on needs a different process so that always changes our working style a little, but we’re both disciplined and hard working and we like to have a good laugh…and we eat lots of sweeties while we work.. You’ve written two other books with your sister; how does your process differ when writing for children? JB: We probably spent a lot more time creating our main characters, Matt, Em and Zach because we really wanted our readers to find them interesting and think about them as friends. . What are Carole’s most annoying habits? JB: She won’t let me pick my nose when we’re working.. What are Carole’s likes and dislikes? JB: She likes to swim. She loves books. She likes to host parties……and she hates monkeys. She named them ‘bogins’ when she was young and the name has stuck in our family.. What is your lasting memory of Carole as a child? JB: Always trying to boss me around. .You’ve had a very varied career from stage to TV to coaching. What has been your favourite job? JB: I’ve enjoyed everything I’ve done, even the things that didn’t go as I planned. I’m an entertainer, whether I’m doing that from a stage or from a television set–it doesn’t matter. . What role do you dream of playing? JB: I don’t know…so many of my dreams have already come true, and I’ve more yet to come. . Given that you’re an actor, singer, dancer and now author, if you had to pick one profession, which would it be? JB: I love doing all of those things. They’re all an important part of who I am. . You’re known for your energy as an actor; did you find it difficult to concentrate on writing a novel? JB: It wasn’t really an issue. We plot together and outline together then Carole goes off and writes. I then give my input at various stages in the process.. Being born in Scotland and raised in America, where do you call ‘home’? JB: The UK is my home because it’s where my partner Scott and I live with our three dogs.. Who are your inspirations in life and in your work? JB: My parents have always been a great inspiration to me, and there have been lots of people over the years I’ve worked with who have inspired me in big and little ways. . Who would you invite to your fantasy dinner party? JB: Cole Porter, Ginger Rogers, Gene Kelly and Willy Wonka . A question from our Primary Times readers: ‘Are you and Carole anything like Matt and Emily Calder?’ JB: Maybe…. If you had the powers of an Animare for a day, what scene would you like to jump into and why?JB: Paul Delaroche’s ‘The Death of Lady Jane Grey’ has always fascinated me. I would jump in and save Lady Jane from the chopping block and then I’d help all the ladies in waiting recover from the trauma. ................
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