Author Spotlight: Chris – Creaks From My Rails

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Ruchi: Dear Chris, What a wonderful journey editing your book. Thank you for taking the time to sit down with us and discuss your newly published book titled Creaks From My Rails. As someone who has spent years helping writers shape their stories, I rarely come across a collection that is so personal and wanders so effortlessly through mythology, history, literature, music, and memory – bring it on!

What I admire most about your work is that it doesn't demand answers from its readers—it invites them to become curious explorers.

Through trilogies inspired by figures such as Pochantas, Robin Hood, Daniel Boone, Blackbeard, and countless others, you've created a literary inheritance for those who come after us: grandchildren. It is a pleasure to welcome you to Wingless Dreamer and delve into the stories, inspirations, and quiet reflections behind this remarkable collection. Let's begin with our Interview:

1. Creaks From My Rails is such an intriguing title. What inspired it, and what does it symbolize in the context of your book? 

   
   

Chris: We have an old rocking chair. I sit in it often. The rails creak when I rock back and forth. My grandfather and my father had one too. I spend my time thinking about living, dying, what I’m writing about, and what I’ve done right and wrong in my life so I can pass my wisdom to our family and others.

2. Your work often explores the quiet corners of human experience. What is the central message or emotion you hope readers carry with them after finishing Creaks From My Rails? 

   
   

Chris: Life is hard but fun. The act of writing is itself a form of rocking, a movement back and forth between past and present, between the stories we have inherited and the stories we are still creating. My book is a collection of what I have learned along the way, the wisdom that has settled like dust on the shelves of my memory, waiting to be shared with those who will come after. It is a work born not of ambition but legacy. 

3. Every book has a journey behind it. What was the most challenging part of writing this manuscript, and what kept you moving forward? 

   
   

Chris: Keeping the original author's tone intact is hard to do.

I felt like I paid homage to them while adding my own spin on what they were trying to say. All of my writing explores the spirit of living.

Not just good and bad experiences, but everything. It’s a never-ending journey that continues long past our passing. 

4. If you could sit down with one reader after they've finished Creaks From My Rails, what is the one question you would hope they ask you? 

   
   

Chris: Tell me what writing a book is like? It’s a rewarding challenge. Seeing your words, stories, and experiences published is an “I did it! experience similar to when my neighbor taught me to ride a bicycle over 60 years ago. It’s a great feeling. 

5. Wingless Dreamer has had the privilege of working alongside you during this publishing journey. How has your experience with Wingless Dreamer influenced your growth as a writer, and what does this collaboration mean to you? 

Chris: I had so much fun working with Ruchi; she is both smart and thoughtful. I feel blessed to have gotten to know her through my writing. We are thousands of miles apart, but when we’re discussing my work, I feel much closer to her. Great editor. 

Rapid Fire Round 

1. If your writing desk suddenly became magical, what would you want it to produce endlessly? 

A) Coffee

B) Book ideas ✅

C) Money 

2. A poem escapes your notebook and starts talking. What's its first complaint? 

A) "You edited me too much."

B) "I deserved a bigger ending."

C) "Where's my sequel?" ✅

3. You're stranded on a railway platform with one famous writer. Who are you choosing? 

A) Emily Dickinson

B) Oscar Wilde

C) Ernest Hemingway ✅

4. Your life becomes a movie overnight. What's the genre? 

A) Literary Drama

B) Dark Comedy ✅

C) Beautiful Chaos 

5. A mysterious button appears on your desk. You press it and instantly gain: 

A) Perfect grammar forever ✅

B) Unlimited creativity ✅

C) The ability to finish every draft on time  ✅

6. Which writing villain is the hardest to defeat?

A) Writer's Block

B) Self-Doubt

C) Social Media ✅

7. One of your characters knocks on your front door at 2 AM. What's most likely happening? 

A) They want a rewrite ✅

B) They're angry about their ending

C) They brought another character with them 

A piece of advice or message to your fellow writers:

Keep doing it and read while writing. The repetition helps you write.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Chris J. Farber

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Chris has been enjoying retirement in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, near the shore, with his wife, Susan, and their three sons. In retirement, his energy and enthusiasm are now directed toward giving back to people in ways that are near to his heart. As a prostate cancer survivor, Chris is now dedicated to educating men about the disease and providing consolation, support and advice through his writing. He also covers alcoholism, multiple sclerosis and career success. Having enjoyed a rewarding corporate career in Wall Street technology, his articles have attracted over 10,000 views on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Chris is a featured and contributing author among many renowned publishers, including The Good Men Project, Huffington Post, Wingless Dreamer, Bristol Noir, and Thrive Global. Currently, Chris is writing his memoir "A Lifetime of Yesterdays", about how he dealt with the challenges of life: success, abuse, alcohol, cancer, and multiple sclerosis.

Books: Creaks From My Rails, Myth to Words Website: www.farberisms.com

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