Rock Star Mommy, a Boomer Inspiration

Talk about following your passion! Judy Davids chronicles her experience as a music fan, a mother and the leader of a rock band, in her new book, “Rock Star Mommy, My Life as a Rocker Mom”. At 42 years old, Judy decided that there’s no time like the present to follow her passion. She taught herself guitar, commissioned some of her friends and founded the Mydols. Judy says that everybody has a story to be told and a dream to realize! This is an inspiring tale of creativity, compassion and the search for fulfillment.

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1. What advice do you have for other potential rocker moms? You have to have determination. And it helps to be delusional. I learned how to play guitar and write songs and I’ve had unimaginable success. Not money success. But when we play, we see a lot of smiling faces. They aren’t mesmerized by our skills, but because we are just like them. So what are you waiting for?

2. What did you find rewarding and challenging about writing your first book?
The biggest challenge was writing a story about a band of which I was only one quarter. I worried about what my bandmates would think of my version of our collective story. I didn’t really show them my manuscript until it was done and then I gave them the opportunity to read it and “fix” any errors. To my delight I was asked to change only 2 little things. I got it right. Yahoo!

3. Who gave you the inspiration to write your book?

My husband John. My first reaction was our (the Mydols’) story is really great but I’m not a writer, so I’ll find a ghost writer. Then my husband reminded me I didn’t know how to play a guitar and I started a rock band! He believed in me and it gave me confidence.

4. Do you have any plans to write more?

Yes! My husband and I have an idea for a book we want to co-write. We’re sorting it all out right now, so I don’t want to give to much away, but I am excited to work with him. He’s an awesome writer.

4. How long did it take you to complete Rock Star Mommy? My publisher gave me 6 months but I finished early. It took me 4 months to write.

Keep up with her book tour at her blog: http://mydols.com/judydavids.htm. View yesterday’s review at http://www.babyboomerbev.blogspot.com:80/
And tomorrow the tour continues at Karlyn C blog at http://www.wahmbuds.com