Arleen McCarthy
Author Interview - Arleen McCarthy
Author of MY FRIEND JOHN
My book is about a little boy who has special needs and his experience at his new school.
Author I draw inspiration from:
Jacqueline Woodson
Favorite place to read a book:
My bed
Book character I’d like to be stuck in an elevator with:
Callie, the narrator in My Brother Charlie by Denene Millner, Holly Robinson Peete, and Ryan Elizabeth Peete.
I would discuss growing up with siblings with special needs.
The moment I knew I wanted to become an author:
When I knew I had a story to tell.
Hardback, paperback, ebook or audiobook:
Hardback ---it is hard.
The last book I read:
Mirror Work by Louise Hay
Pen & paper or computer:
computer
Book character I think I’d be best friends with:
Callie from My Brother Charlie....we have a lot in common.
If I weren’t an author, I’d be a:
Clothing designer
Favorite decade in fashion history:
Place I’d most like to travel:
Italy--it's my favorite place.
My signature drink:
red wine
Favorite artist:
Oasis
Number one on my bucket list:
Living abroad for a year
Anything else you'd like to add:
Thank you for hosting me.
Find more from the author:
https://www.instagram.com/arleenmccarthy
About Arleen McCarthy:
Arleen McCarthy is a teacher in New York City and the author of a debut children’s book, MY FRIEND JOHN.