Interview with Ruby Dominguez, author of “The Peruke Maker”

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.

THE PERUKE MAKER, 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.

Interview:

Who has influenced you throughout your career as a writer?

There is not one singular person but rather a combination of sincere expressions from different people throughout my life who had envisioned me in their minds’ eye who I was. Good as I was with anything that I put my mind on these insights shoved me closer to a world where I belong.

Do you write everyday?

Now that I think about, yes I do. Are they all inspirational? Not really. But it does reflect my patience and desire for solitude.

What has been your greatest achievement as a writer?

Putting it down in writing and sharing it with the world is the greatest achievement I had as a writer.

Have you always wanted to be a writer, or did you aspire to be something else growing up?

I have always dreamed to be on stage, the theater! I loved the instant gratification of the audiences’ reaction and mind you, I have not let go of that dream. My first ever realization that writing was an avenue that I may take on was when my high school teacher informed me that she has sent my short story titled “The Little Christmas Tree” to the school’s newsletter for print. Then later on after having my babies (three boys, as matter of fact) I found myself cooing to them with self made nursery rhymes, my favorite being “That Baby Little Lizard,” sang in an Elvis Presley kind of style.

Are you currently working on anything?

I am currently very involved in promoting THE PERUKE MAKER. However, I do have in the works the third curse of the trilogy titled, “The Red Dragon’s Triangle – Boudicca’s Curse.”

What authors do you enjoy reading?

Dan Brown’s stories fascinating I hope one day, I could write stories in the same manner.

Is there a particular author/s (yourself excluded) who you feel don’t get the recognition they deserve?

Yes, that would be ME! (lol) Oh, sorry I missed out on the “exclude myself” portion of the question. Let me ponder the question for a moment…. EUREKA! That’s it! “ME!”

What is your favorite book?

Books are treasures and I am liken to an “archaeologist” digging for more.

What is a book that has been highly acclaimed but you haven’t liked?

The beauty of creation is that there is something for everybody. Different folks, different strokes!

What word or phrase do you feel is overused?

A word or phrase is never over used as long as it raises the dynamics of your intent and if it doesn’t then that’s when it falls on a flat note.

THE PERUKE MAKER – The Salem Witch Hunt Curse is a compelling and suspenseful story that focuses on the infamous Salem Witch Hunt Curse, an ancient and evil practice which is unearthed from necromancy and violates the course of natural events in a modern day world.

Inspired by true events, The Peruke Maker is a well researched screenplay about the spiritual and emotional journeys of Bridget Cane, a stunning 17th century red haired beauty, and Sarah, a thoroughly 21st century woman. Their paths become inextricably bound across time and space as Thomas Cane’s vengeful curse continues to threaten the virtuous during this relentless quest for an avenger of innocent blood.

Like the book’s 21st century time traveler, Sarah, the author’s readers are introduced to this earlier, frightening world by the startling image of Bridget Cane, scantily clad, frozen in fear, her own imminent death portended by the Banshee’s bloodcurdling cries, set against the background of a witch hunt that has reached a feverish pitch in a society where the fear of sorcery and the devil is as real as God.

The story builds with heightened tension and conflict and fittingly ends in present day New York City when Sarah’s journey ultimately comes full circle as Michael’s love for her triumphs over the evil she must face in 17th century Salem. The suspense leading to her final redemption climaxes in a dramatic and magical act of rebirth which transcends the grave at the exact stroke of midnight on the Autumnal Equinox.

This is a beautiful illustration which captures the very essence of what this story is all about: love and forgiveness.