An Interview with Lyenochka
An Interview with a FanStory writer.81 total reviews
Comment from Liz O'Neill
This is an excellent way to begin this interview:
"The short answer is that it is the Russian diminutive form of Elena." This is a good insight:
"In everything I review, I look to learn something. If I learn something new, it's an added bonus."
A very good point: "I found that people have specific tastes for genres. For example, a friend may like my writing but on principle, would never read anything I wrote as sci-fi, even if it's not conventional sci-fi." A nice summary. Well done.
reply by the author on 19-May-2023
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This is an excellent way to begin this interview:
"The short answer is that it is the Russian diminutive form of Elena." This is a good insight:
"In everything I review, I look to learn something. If I learn something new, it's an added bonus."
A very good point: "I found that people have specific tastes for genres. For example, a friend may like my writing but on principle, would never read anything I wrote as sci-fi, even if it's not conventional sci-fi." A nice summary. Well done.
Comment Written 19-May-2023
reply by the author on 19-May-2023
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Thank you for your review. Helen is an Excellent writer. Terry.
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You did a nice noble thing...thank you
Comment from Andrea Kepple
An interesting interview. I like the questions you selected for your subject to answer. I find it interesting to learn about the other writers using Fanstory. Thank you for taking the time to do this.
reply by the author on 19-May-2023
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An interesting interview. I like the questions you selected for your subject to answer. I find it interesting to learn about the other writers using Fanstory. Thank you for taking the time to do this.
Comment Written 18-May-2023
reply by the author on 19-May-2023
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Thank you for your review.
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
I was a six-star interview Terry! I read the whole thing from beginning to end and I really enjoyed it. you asked just the right questions and I really needed to hear those answers. She's a wonderful woman and she shared very sincere authentic information. If you have other ones I'd like to read them. excellent work! Exceptional, even! :)) Alex
reply by the author on 19-May-2023
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I was a six-star interview Terry! I read the whole thing from beginning to end and I really enjoyed it. you asked just the right questions and I really needed to hear those answers. She's a wonderful woman and she shared very sincere authentic information. If you have other ones I'd like to read them. excellent work! Exceptional, even! :)) Alex
Comment Written 18-May-2023
reply by the author on 19-May-2023
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Alex, thank you for the six stars, I do know they are for Helen, a most interesting and talented writer. There are other interviews in my portfolio. Terry.
Comment from irishauthorme
Hi Terry,
I learned a lot from this interview. The interpretation of the Russian method of modifying names was interesting. The insight into the inspiration that prompts Lyenotchka to write was particularly valuable. I appreciate the research that is necessary to develop an authentic location and the real-life characters that act upon their circumstances and emotions. One of the key factors in any writing-in my case, fiction from true-life-is the write from the heart. Sure you expose your inner-self to the reader, but hey, that's part of the game, no?
irish
reply by the author on 18-May-2023
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Hi Terry,
I learned a lot from this interview. The interpretation of the Russian method of modifying names was interesting. The insight into the inspiration that prompts Lyenotchka to write was particularly valuable. I appreciate the research that is necessary to develop an authentic location and the real-life characters that act upon their circumstances and emotions. One of the key factors in any writing-in my case, fiction from true-life-is the write from the heart. Sure you expose your inner-self to the reader, but hey, that's part of the game, no?
irish
Comment Written 18-May-2023
reply by the author on 18-May-2023
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Irish, thank you for the six stars...I do know the rating is for Helen, and I would join her in thanking you for that wonderful review. I'm delighted you found it helpful. Terry.
Comment from Jumbo J
Hi Terry,
your interview with Helen, Elana, Elyena, Lyena... and of course Lyenochka, is a very entertaining read. Also a good insight into and growth of a favoured talented writer on site. Growth that is not only hers, but the wisdom she unselfishly imparts within her writing and reviewing.
I guess what stuck with me as to Helen's narrative is wrapped up so neatly in her last response to your well timed question...
You have been a member of Fanstory for a while. Do you have any advice you would give to members new or old?
Have fun! Where else can you interact with writers and potentially become friends? Bear in mind when critiquing work, it's not about you as a judge. There is a real live human behind that writing shared from the heart. Always remember what you say can affect them. We all come from different backgrounds, and we all can learn from each other.
Bravo! Kudos!
Thank you for re-sharing this interview Terry, loved it!
With our thoughts we create...
the magic of word.
Kind regards,
James.
reply by the author on 18-May-2023
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Hi Terry,
your interview with Helen, Elana, Elyena, Lyena... and of course Lyenochka, is a very entertaining read. Also a good insight into and growth of a favoured talented writer on site. Growth that is not only hers, but the wisdom she unselfishly imparts within her writing and reviewing.
I guess what stuck with me as to Helen's narrative is wrapped up so neatly in her last response to your well timed question...
You have been a member of Fanstory for a while. Do you have any advice you would give to members new or old?
Have fun! Where else can you interact with writers and potentially become friends? Bear in mind when critiquing work, it's not about you as a judge. There is a real live human behind that writing shared from the heart. Always remember what you say can affect them. We all come from different backgrounds, and we all can learn from each other.
Bravo! Kudos!
Thank you for re-sharing this interview Terry, loved it!
With our thoughts we create...
the magic of word.
Kind regards,
James.
Comment Written 17-May-2023
reply by the author on 18-May-2023
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James, thank you for reading, Helen is a wonderful writer and person. Terry.
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
Helen and I have this in common: we didn't write that much until we joined FanStory, then our creativity exploded!
Good advice on giving advice to others. In my personal experience, she has offered advice in a kind way, only wishing to help me to become a better writer.
She's our rock star!
xx to you, Helen
Pam
reply by the author on 18-May-2023
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Helen and I have this in common: we didn't write that much until we joined FanStory, then our creativity exploded!
Good advice on giving advice to others. In my personal experience, she has offered advice in a kind way, only wishing to help me to become a better writer.
She's our rock star!
xx to you, Helen
Pam
Comment Written 17-May-2023
reply by the author on 18-May-2023
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Pam, I agree with you a 100%. Terry.
Comment from mermaids
What an interesting lady. I find it fascinating that her favorite book is the Bible. Your interview with Lyenochka is interesting and makes me want to read more of her work. I too, studied Russian and love her pen name.
reply by the author on 17-May-2023
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What an interesting lady. I find it fascinating that her favorite book is the Bible. Your interview with Lyenochka is interesting and makes me want to read more of her work. I too, studied Russian and love her pen name.
Comment Written 17-May-2023
reply by the author on 17-May-2023
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I think you will enjoy her work. Terry.
Comment from Pam (respa)
Thanks for the update and new questions, Terry, as well as the picture. I think it fits Helen very well because she takes such good photographs, especially of nature. I enjoyed learning about her FS name and her name in her foreign language class in school. I'm glad you asked her about her research, as well. She does a thorough job with that.
Thanks again for sharing a memorable update.
reply by the author on 17-May-2023
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Thanks for the update and new questions, Terry, as well as the picture. I think it fits Helen very well because she takes such good photographs, especially of nature. I enjoyed learning about her FS name and her name in her foreign language class in school. I'm glad you asked her about her research, as well. She does a thorough job with that.
Thanks again for sharing a memorable update.
Comment Written 17-May-2023
reply by the author on 17-May-2023
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My pleasure, she's an interesting lady.
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Yes, she is.
Comment from Jim Wile
Excellent interview, Terry. I'm so glad you re-posted this. I really appreciate the interviews you do and publish here. They help us to learn about our FanStory family and some of our more well-known writers. It's always a pleasure to read about them. Thank you for the service you provide here on FS.
Lyenochka is a special lady and an excellent writer. I'm glad you asked her about her name, as I have always been curious about it. Jim
reply by the author on 17-May-2023
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Excellent interview, Terry. I'm so glad you re-posted this. I really appreciate the interviews you do and publish here. They help us to learn about our FanStory family and some of our more well-known writers. It's always a pleasure to read about them. Thank you for the service you provide here on FS.
Lyenochka is a special lady and an excellent writer. I'm glad you asked her about her name, as I have always been curious about it. Jim
Comment Written 17-May-2023
reply by the author on 17-May-2023
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Thanks, Jim. You described her very well. Terry.
Comment from Zoe Webb
Another great interview! Lyenochka sounds like an interesting and thoughtful writer, and you ask thorough questions that help illustrate that.
I'll have to check out her work! Putting it on my list. :)
reply by the author on 17-May-2023
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Another great interview! Lyenochka sounds like an interesting and thoughtful writer, and you ask thorough questions that help illustrate that.
I'll have to check out her work! Putting it on my list. :)
Comment Written 17-May-2023
reply by the author on 17-May-2023
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Zoe, thank you. She is very smart and writes a lot on many subjects often surprising the reader with her research, insights, and humor. Terry.
