Ruby Dominguez

The author, Ruby Dominguez is challenged by the conflicting complexities of the past and future. Undeterred, she strokes with pen the somber and bright hues of her visions. She currently resides in San Francisco and works in the field of property management/leasing. She has been a recipient of the “Editor’s Choice Award,” by the National Library of Poetry in 1999 and 2007 for her published poems in the SHELTER OF SHADE. Visit her website at: www.outskirtspress.com/theperukemaker, and blog at www.salemcurse.wordpress.com.

Q: Thank you for this interview, Ruby. Can you tell us what your latest book, THE PERUKE MAKER – The Salem Witch Hunt Curse, is all about?

A: Salem 17^th Century – A bizarre and deadly detour in American dark history!

SYNOPSIS:

~The witch hunt hits feverish peak! Fear of the devil is as real as God. Witchcraft is a heinous crime a person could commit and is punishable by death at the Gallows Hill for the victims accused of sorcery.

River reflections of Bridget Cane’s scantily clad youthful beauty with long, flowing, wild, red hair, is frozen in fear amidst the overture of the Banshee’s foreboding and bloodcurdling wails of imminent death, that of her own.

The Peruke Maker’s vengeful curse hastens chase for the innocent and is carried off by a whirl of ill-omened wind that transgresses all natural laws of time and space.

The Salem Witch Hunt Curse unearthed from necromancy, violates the course of natural events in a modern day world, relentlessly in quest for the avenger of innocent blood.

Sarah Cane, a product of the 21st century is inextricably caught in a fateful journey that comes full circle. But Michael’s abiding love for her triumphs over evil, transcending the grave in a magical and symbolic act of rebirth at the stroke of midnight of the Autumnal Equinox. ~

SCRIPT COVERAGE ANALYSIS:

THE PERUKE MAKER – The Salem Witch Hunt Curse, inspired by true events, is a meticulously researched screenplay that is laced with relevance and substance.

We follow the unforgettable spiritual and emotional journey of BRIDGET CANE, a stunning 17th Century woman and SARAH, a product of the 2lst Century who are inextricably bound together in a tenuous journey that comes full circle.

The banality of evil which pervades 17th Century Salem, Massachusetts is captured by the screenwriter with penetrating insight as we follow one young woman’s deadly encounter with the forces of Good and Evil.

This compelling journey is deftly played against a storyline that has meaningful things to say about the inherent vulnerability of the human condition.

A screenplay “The Peruke Maker” was professionally reviewed by Lejen Literary Consultants and attained a good script coverage analysis.

“Visually compelling, provocative, suspenseful, memorable characters, smooth pace with excellent twists and turns!” -by Lee Levinson

Are you are published for the first time or are you multi-published?

I am multi published with THE PERUKE MAKER – The Salem Witch Hunt Curse (horror/romance)  which is the focus of my Halloween promotion, Romancing The Claddagh – The Curse of Macha (romance/horror) and It’s Over Michael, But…( romance comedy)

The Peruke Maker

What was the name of your very first book regardless of whether it was published or not and, if not published, why?

THE PERUKE MAKER – The Salem Witch Hunt Curse is the title of my first ever book.

For your first published book, how many rejections did you go through before you either found a mainstream publisher, self-published it, or paid a vanity press to publish it?

THE PERUKE MAKER – The Salem Witch Hunt Curse is a screenplay and it was my initial intention and still is, that it becomes a Halloween blockbuster  movie.

In the meantime to generate a buzz, I opted for self-publishing/vanity press for immediate distribution to the e-world.

It didn’t take me long to discover Outskirts Press via internet and then submitted my manuscript for their consideration and acceptance.

And now my book is available in 25,000 internet stores around the world.

However, the rejections that I go through are from queries submitted to film producers, directors, etc. But I am confident that the story is compelling that a bankable director or producer shall produce it.

How did the rejections make you feel and what did you do to overcome the blows?

It took me 1 year of dreaming about it, 1 year of research work, 4 weeks to put down into written words, and another 2 years to crystallize the story.

Submitted it to Lejen Literary Consultant – Lee Levinson for a script coverage analysis and after 2 months received it back with a good review.

Thereafter, it took Outskirts Press approximately 2 weeks to review and accept.

Rejections in general makes me more determined in fine tuning my craft and relentless in achieving my goals.

When your first book was published, who published it and why did you choose them?

Outskirts Press is a highly professional publisher, who holds your hand every step of the way down the road to success!

I chose them because it allowed me to keep my rights to my book 100%.

How did it make you feel to become published for the first time and how did you celebrate?

I really have not celebrated yet. I have been engrossed in promoting rather than celebrating. But I will as I walk down the red carpet one day soon.

What was the first thing you did as for as promotion when you were published for the first time?

I did a 1 minute book video trailer and uploaded it on Youtube, Metcafe, Yahoo, crackle, live video, facebook, etc.

If you had to do it over again, would you have chosen another route to be published?

No regrets… my time…my terms… it all worked out for me.

Have you been published since then and how have you grown as an author?

Yes, I am multi published with THE PERUKE MAKER – The Salem Witch Hunt Curse (horror/romance)  which is the focus of my Halloween promotion, Romancing The Claddagh – The Curse of Macha (romance/horror) and It’s Over Michael, But…( romance comedy)

Looking back since the early days when you were trying to get published, what do you think you could have done differently to speed things up?  What kind of mistakes could you have avoided?

Patience is not one of my better virtues. I took the fastest and quickest route to self-gratification. It doesn’t get any speedier than this.

Mistakes are defined in my book as calculated risk and lessons to be learned. They are insignificant that I don’t even remember one, lest it bog me down.

What has been the biggest accomplishment you have achieved since becoming published?

A bold step towards the future is my greatest achievement.

If you could have chosen another profession, what would that profession be?

Life comes in stages and you need to prepare for each act. Writing is my retirement plan.

However, acting, music and dancareis still in my repertoire and wouldn’t mind an opportunity if it comes knocking at my door.

Would you give up being an author for that profession or have you combined the best of both worlds?

I would mesh it together.

How do you see yourself in ten years?

Young, happy, successful, glamorous and walking down the red carpet.

Any final words for writers who dream of being published one day?

When all thing fail, let passion be your retirement plan.

Editor’s Note: Ruby Dominguez is on virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book Promotion.  If you would like ot follow along on her tour, visit here during the months of October and November.