Welcome author Arnold Greenberg, who also writes under the pseudonym J.E. Wiseman

The wonderful author Arnold Greenberg (J.E. Wiseman) has agreed to give us a little peek into who he is and some of the things he enjoys. The picture posted here is where Arnold spends his time writing. I don't know about you, but I would love to have such a beautiful, secluded spot to put pen to paper.

Now I'll let Arnold tell you a little bit about himself.

1. When did you realize you wanted to be an   

author?

              

I grew up in a house without books and remember my parents never read to me; however, for some reason, I started writing poetry when I was nine and liked trying to express myself. I started writing stories when I was about thirteen. I found myself writing a lot of poetry and then one day when I was twenty-one realized I must be a poet.  It just came to me and I decided if I'm a poet, I want to be a master. So I studied the craft of poetry by reading a lot and practicing different forms. It's a mystery to me how I became a writer when there was nothing in my growing up to influence me. I just suddenly found myself wanting to write poetry and stories.  

2. What was the last movie you watched, and did you enjoy it?

I love movies. The last movie I watched was Woody Allen's “Annie Hall.”  I hadn't seen it in years and thoroughly enjoyed it. I mostly watch foreign movies and enjoy the slower, more detailed way they tell a story. It's interesting, when I'm writing a story I feel like I'm watching a movie.  

3. How do you get your story ideas? Do you people watch or do the ideas come to you at odd times?   

             

I do people watch and often wonder what their story is, but most of my ideas just pop into my head and unfold. I just start writing with little or no idea where I am going or what's going to happen. It's a fascinating process. The characters and story take on a life of their own. Once I have the first draft of the book, I go back and edit, refine, develop and it goes through several drafts. It's hard work. I'm glad I have a wonderful editor who helps enhance my writing.

4. What do you like to read in your free time? Your genre only or do your tastes vary?

              

I love reading The New Yorker.  It comes weekly and is filled with great articles and often a good short story. I love reading biographies and just finished a wonderful biography about Albert Einstein. I like doing research for my books. 

5. How do you eat your popcorn, buttered to the hilt or plain?

I don't butter my popcorn. I like spicy food and usually use Tabasco sauce on my popcorn. Sometimes I sprinkle a little salt or garlic powder on it.

There are more questions and answers to come, stay tuned for more about Arnold Greenberg (J.E. Wiseman). While you're waiting please check out his book Max and Rosie available at:

Secret Cravings Publishing

Amazon

Barnes and Noble

This is a wonderful story about love, loss, and finding love again.

For thirty-seven years, Max has been a devoted, loving husband. When Rosie is dying of Alzheimer's, he has been her primary caregiver until he agrees to his daughter Leah's insistence that they hire a live-in nurse. Robin is not only a competent nurse, she is also beautiful and sexy and Max finds himself increasingly desiring her and feeling guilty. He doesn't want to betray his marriage vows. Robin also finds herself falling in love with Max, but she is also resisting letting anything happen. Even though, Rosie no longer recognizes Max, he remains devoted to her, even though he desires Robin. When she dies, Robin's job as a nurse is over. He is dreading her leaving.  While Max is watching her reluctantly packing, he doesn't know how to prevent the inevitable until something amazing happens that changes both of their lives.