Interview with Author Nicole Dunlap

Bee L. Kirk

When did you know writing was your passion?

Nicole Dunlap

I was real young and in my mom’s busted-up car with no radio. I couldn’t sing so I started telling stories to pass time as my my mom drove from Long Beach to do the “kiddy exchange” with my father who lived in San Bernardino.

Bee

Do you write full time?

Nicole

I wish. I am full time employed as a social services representative, but I hope to one day write full time when I retire.

 Bee

How many books have you published?

Nicole

I have three books published in a family saga, Miss Nobody, Miss Scandalous, and Miss perfect, with one book that I need to finish to round off the list.

Bee

What advice do you have for new authors?

Nicole

Develop a thick skin. Not all stories are for all people. You will get a review from a reader who thinks the story should have gone left when it went right. Read every review, take some of your fans advice, oftentimes it is useful. That is the beauty of readers, they can pull out themes and morals to a story that you don’t even know you’ve weaved together. I was so proud of my work during a book club meeting I was invited too. Yes, that is the upside of connecting, fans, and reviews.

Bee

Do you have any events coming up?

Nicole

Yes, Miss Perfect will be free on 10/10 to 10/11 on Kindle.

Bee

Do you think we will ever have a female president?

Nicole

Soon and very soon, time is on our (women’s) side.

Bee

What kind of music do you listen to?

Nicole

Oh, my “I Heart Radio” can get a little mellow, a lil’ romantic, and all that. Coldplay, Emile Sande, King of Leon, Alicia Keys, Maxwell, Drake, and when I’m feeling like taking it back to the 90s SWV, Tony Tone Toni. Kirk Franklin and Mary Mary will inspire me any day. That’s all I can think of right now.

Bee

Will Smith or Pres. Barack Obama? Why?

Nicole

These are hard questions. Both. I am like that. Take me to Bobby Flay’s restaurant and I can’t chose so I won’t chose right now. I love Will Smith when it comes to the aspect of movies. I love the ambition (and the marital love) of Barack!

Bee

How old are you?

Nicole

Twenty somethin’. Closer to the middle *wink wink. No, really 27 and I had to count. See, these are some hard questions. Hehehe.

Bee

Steak or Hamburger? Why?

Nicole

Prime Rib, baby! It’s all about the select and choice piece of meat that melts in your mouth and momentarily makes you forget all sanity.

Bee

Movies at home or at the theatre? Why?

Nicole

Both. Pixar, Disney, and other high quality cartoons must be seen at the movie theater. Action films, suspense, Bruce Willis, Will Smith, Kiera Knightley (and all of her historical films) must be seen on the big screen. I try to keep up an appearance about a few times a month and the drive-in theater keeps me sane as I recall that I have HBO, a full DVR and all that good stuff.

Bee

If you weren’t a writer, what would you be doing?

Nicole

I wanted to be an archeologist, though my fear of all furry rodents, dirt, digging, etc have gotten the best of me. I still love rocks.

 Author’s Information

@ https://twitter.com/nicoleydunlap

Website: http://t.co/HQENvUIP1m

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F1H2OHO

***Restaurant Review***

***Restaurant Review***
Pollo Salsa
709 W Pioneer Pkwy
Grand PrairieWhile in Grand Prairie, TX yesterday, I decided to have lunch with my youngest but couldn’t decide where to go. A well thought-out sign reading Pollo Salsa caught my eye, so we stopped. There were about 6-7 cars in the parking lot which is a sign that people frequent the restaurant. Once inside, I was greeted by a very nice lady who was patient as I tried to decipher the menu. I love Tex Mex; I am almost sure that I could eat it everyday, so choosing between quesadilla’s or taco’s or burritos are always a daunting task. After about 10 minutes I decided on the Chicken Burrito with a side of Chile Con Queso. I then told her **fajita** chicken instead of the regular, to which she nodded ‘yes’.The tables were clean and the atmosphere, pleasant. My little one and I found a seat and only waited about 5 minutes before it was ready.
The set up was nice: a heaping dollup of guac and sour cream on top of a savory green bed of lettuce only separated by a perfectly ripened red tomato. I couldn’t wait to dig in, but due to my slight OCD-ish tick I had to investigate the inside of the burrito. And to my utter dismay, there was no Fajita Chicken to be found. I said, “I’ll let her make it,” and did not take the food back. They had taken a regular piece of chicken and cut it up, skin and all. I had to pick all the skin, veins, gristle, etc. out of the burrito, which was slowly disgusting me to the point of no return. After I felt I had picked 100% of it out, I folded it back and cut into it. The first bite was…uneventful, like biting air. I told myself “I can make this work.” So, I put a little salt on it and took another bite and I think my heart stopped. I had bitten down on something hard.(UGGGGHHHHH) AND IT WAS STUCK IN BETWEEN TWO OF MY BACK TEETH.
I have never fought the urge to throw up so bad. After dislodging the unknown chicken anatomy from my teeth, I found that it was a piece of gristle I had missed earlier. And the burrito itself had an after taste. The chile con queso was un-enjoyable due to the fact that I was still gagging.
My little one had french frys, which he seemed to enjoyed. The best thing about Pollo Salsa was the Strawberry Fanta drink I had and somehow, it was mediocre.
Total Bill was $12.14

Drive, walk, cycle, or roll past Pollo Salsa.
Bee L. Kirk
The Bee Count: 11-3 Bee’s => Sorry I stopped

4-5 Bee’s=> I found watching paint dry more exciting

6-7 Bee’s=> Congrats on opening a restaurant

8 Bee’s => Very restaurant, Would Recommend it

9Bee’s=>Extremely Glad I stopped!! & can’t wait to talk about it on my Internet Radio Show (The Honey Hour, http://www.DFWiradio.com)

10 Bee’s=> I can’t breath, I want more, RIGHT NOW!