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Questions and Answers about The Way I See It with Melissa Anderson |
1. You are usually a pretty private person. What made you decide to write a book about your personal experiences working on Little House and your other TV and movie performances?
Melissa: I was at home and happy working occasionally as an actress when I was approached to write this book. I immediately thought of my husband, as he is the real writer of the family. But, no, it was me who was being asked to write a memoir about what it was like growing up on television. At first, I thought, I cannot possibly do this. But I was finally convinced that I could write my story and proceeded to do so.2. Did you keep a diary while you were acting during Little House or was the book written from memory?
Melissa: This book was completely written from memory which is why there are a few instances where I say that I don’t remember filming some scenes at all.3. Did you find the book difficult to write with family and other personal distractions?
Melissa: I was not bothered by too many distractions while writing the book and since I wrote it in longhand, I could easily take my notes wherever I needed to go i.e. piano lessons, airplane flights, etc. Christmas was the only time that I wanted to be decorating my home and getting in the Christmas spirit but felt I had to finish the chapter I was working on, first. I finally did with just four or five days to spare.4. The Advanced Reading Copy doesn’t have any photos in it. Will the published book have a lot of rare, never before seen photos?
Melissa: The Way I See It will have thirty- plus photos – many of them rare and never before seen.5. What do you hope your fans will get out of your book?Melissa: I hope that my fans as well as fans of the 70s and of Little House will enjoy the humorous aspects of this book and gain a bit of insight into the lives of actors of all ages.6. Since you have been semi-retired and out of the public eye for awhile, are you nervous about the upcoming publicity tour for the book?Melissa: As I have never launched a book before, I am a bit apprehensive about my upcoming month-long book tour. But I am happy and excited to set off on this new adventure.7. Do you have a room or special area to display your acting memorabilia?Melissa: There is a photo in my book captioned “My Emmy doubles as a grad cap stand.” I was tempted to use this as a book or chapter title. I do not have any special place for my memorabilia. Anything of particular interest is worked in with family photos and family memorabilia.Thanks Melissa for taking the time to answer my questions. I hope to see you at one of your book signings.
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