Editor:  Let's begin with when and why did you begin writing?
WR: I began writing when I was a teenager, but it was not my work, I used to write
        from other poets and I always thought it was a good thing to give to a girl, you know, 
        like giving a specific message.
Editor:  Humm… I think I do  ;-)    When did you first consider yourself a poet?
WR: When I showed my work to a poet and she told me it was not good at all, that I
        needed experience.
Editor:  How did that make you feel or think?
WR: That every poet has a different style, and everyone might have the same vision about
         a problem or feeling, but we all are different in many ways.
Editor: Tell us about this first or, the earliest that you remember, Wency Rosales  poem.
WR:  I remember it was written with specific meaning, for a girl, and the message went
           thru, and I got what I wanted. :-)
Editor:  Ah, you had a ‘way with words’  ;-) 
           Where do you get the inspiration or ideas for a poem, besides a girl?  :-)
WR: Sometimes from some other people problems, but mostly what happens in my
          daily life.
Editor: Who or what inspired your first  (or 2nd ) chapbook ?
WR:  My parents, they could not see my dream come true, but I am sure if  they were
          alive they would be very proud of it.
Editor:  I have no doubts about that.  Do you have a specific writing style?
WR: I  think it is free style.
 

Editor:  Can you share a little of your current work with us?
WR: I am working on some poems for *CCLA anthologies and I am also working
         on some poems for The Envoy, the CCLA journal. I am invited to publish some of
        my work in the March edition and in April I am invited as a guest Editor.       
Editor:   How exciting! That’s wonderful. Do you have anything to say to our readers?
RW:  When you read,  you share feelings with the writer, you meet someone that has gone
           through same experiences as yours, then you smile, or cry and give thanks for what
           you have read. It makes you think you are alive in someone else’s mind. Keep on
            reading.  Look for CCLA Poetry Anthologies coming up soon. 
           They will be great.        
Editor:  If you had to do it all over again what would you do differently?
RW:  Exactly nothing, just begin earlier.
Editor: What does poetry mean to you?
RW:  Poetry gives meaning to my life, I can express whatever I feel at any moment.
          I just need a pen and a piece of paper.     
Editor:  How important is poetry to you?
RW:  First my family, then poetry. Does that answer your question? 
Editor: Yes it sure does.  :-)   Your writing reflects’ it. 
             Is there anything you find challenging about poetry?
RW:  When sometimes you don’t find the right word for something, then that is challenging.
 

Editor:  Tell us your latest news (and / or) future goals that you can, or would like to
           share with our readers and your fans?       
RW:  I am one of the CCLA* Cuban Ambassadors and together with Manuel Velázquez,
          the Vice-president, I organized some activities for the CCLA Canadian members
          last January.
          Starting from that point, I want to organize CCLA activities in Cuba, like poetry
          readings and workshops and I want to talk to the right people to see CCLA books
           published in Cuba. And maybe compile more of my work and finish a poetry book
           that I would like to do with a painter, ( haven’t found the painter yet).
          I want to find engravers. You know  any? And I also would like to translate a book
          from English to Spanish and vice versa from some one else. 
          I haven’t found it either. Know any???       
Editor: Not off hand, No.  But, I’m sure you’ll find them.  :-)
            We've asked the questions, now what would YOU like to say, share or express ?
RW:  I want to thank, first of all,  Richard Grove. He gave me the opportunity to see part
          of my work published, and the confidence to work for the CCLA, the chance to
          meet so many wonderful people,  all the CCLA Canadian members. No names.
          They know who they are. Love you all!!! Thanks Tai!!!!
            
          Then I met Graham Ducker and his wonderful wife Stella, who are responsible for
          making my dream come true, publishing my chapbook, Shades of my Feelings,
          and not only that, but they are now like my family and there are not words to  
          thank everything they do for me.
                     
          Finally I want to thank you personally for giving me this opportunity. 
          Again, no words.

Editor: It's our pleasure.  Thank you for taking the time out of your busy
              schedule to do this interview.  We wish you the best with your future books
              and projects.  Thank you.

Any comments or questions for Wency?  Please feel free to send an email to:
                                  info@jgrahampublishing.com   subject line 'Wency'

 

*CCLA—Canada Cuba Literary Alliance  - www.CanadaCubaLiteraryAlliance.org
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