Five minutes with Craig Hickman

 

F&F: What or who inspired you to write this book?

Hickman: I felt compelled to write this book. Inspiration came

primarily from true Spirit and Love, which I consider Divinity. The

ancestral spirits of Madree Penn White, James Baldwin and Essex

Hemphill motivated me and my husband, Job, and best friend, Gail,

gave me day-to-day inspiration.

F&F: How do you, personally, describe this book?

Hickman: It is a book of modern scripture.

F&F: Tell us a little about your main characters.

Hickman: I’m the protagonist as the book is about my life. To know

more about the characters, all of whom are compelling, I’d suggest

you buy and read the book.

F&F: Is the book autobiographical in any way?

Hickman: The book is a memoir: the events are real, the characters,

lived.

F&F: Do you like to read, if so who are some of your favorite authors

and/or books?

Hickman: James Baldwin is my favorite author, followed by Toni

Morrison. Beloved is my favorite book.

F&F: What made you want to be a writer?

Hickman: I had no choice. I was compelled to write.

F&F: Can we expect to see more work from you in the future?

Hickman: Of course.

F&F: Is there any other information you’re willing to share with your

future readers/fans? Such as, where did you go to school, where did

you grow up, how long have you and your partner been together, what is your profession, etc.?

Hickman: It’s all in the book!

(as published in Family & Friends Magazine, June 2005)