Pat G’Orge-Walker: The only common thing was I was born in Mt.. Vernon and my
mother labored for fifteen minutes.
Shannan Harper: Did Deacon Pillar’s absent fashion come from your writer’s mind or
did someone you knew dress like that
Pat G’Orge-Walker: Deacon Pillar was a combination of two deacons who had the old
wit, but definitely did not dress like Thurgood.
NK: Of all the books that you’ve written, which one was the hardest to create. I understand
that your brand is humor, but sometimes your subject matter is no laughing matter—it’s
deep and hits hard.
Pat G’Orge-Walker: Sister Betty Says I Do was hard. My husband was going through
cancer and I had no idea how it was affecting my work. Rob and I both had cancer at
same time. He suffered, I didn’t. So it was difficult.
NK: I remember. How do you press through that time with your writing when such a
heart-wrenching event happened in your life?
Pat G’Orge-Walker: Rob would always encourage me to write and perform quite often
when I didn’t want to
Naleighna Kai: I Think little bit (granddaughter Jonay) is your inspiration now. I love
reading about her and Pertito (dog)? Especially had a good laugh when you laid down
the wrong stuff (the “go here” pads) and he was lighting up the house with a little liquid.
Pat G’Orge-Walker: Yeah, I felt so foolish ... I was pissed she was pissing.
NK: Somebody’s Sinning in My Bed was on of the most playful and suggestive covers of
your career. How did you settle on that one for the novel?
Pat G’Orge-Walker: I hated that cover. Lol. My publisher, Kensington, insisted
NK: Really? You didn’t like the cover? May I ask why? It was so different and actually
made me zone in on it because it seemed to stray from your brand a little.
Pat G’Orge-Walker: Your reasoning for liking it is exactly what Kensington said. I was
concerned the cover would distract from story. It didn’t, much.
NK: Actually, Pat, I think it gained the notice of people who might not have read your
work—It looked sensual without being overdone like some covers. And as I said, you can’t
rule out the Geriatric Club—so your stories prove that point again and again. THANK
YOU!!!