Q1. Hello Sir, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
I have practiced plaintiff’s personal injury and workers’ compensation law in North Carolina and South Carolina for over twenty years. I find working as an attorney helping those that have been injured to be incredibly rewarding. I have enjoyed writing poems, and fiction stories, since I was a child. Writing was my first love, or so I thought until I met my wife, Susie. That is when I realized what love really was all about, and that I could write some fantastic and spicy romantic scenes. In my spare time I enjoy traveling the world with Susie, world history and cultures, fitness, and experiencing all the wonder that life has to offer!
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Immortal Divorce Court’ book?
I was always trying to one up myself in having Sirius Sinister find himself in ever more precarious scenarios. How he reacts to things that he should ultimately be to blame for is very real life, and for the readers of Immortal Divorce Court – real hilarious! But, I did find great pleasure in thinking that I had Sirius Sinister in a situation that couldn’t possibly get any crazier, and then finding a way to push the envelope even more. Since Immortal Divorce Court is set all over the world over hundreds of years, I loved the process of researching exactly what things were happening at the time in history that I was setting the story. It was especially cool to learn new things about places that I had already visited in my travels with Susie.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
Since I was a child, I have been drawn to the epic fantasy worlds depicted in such series as the Lord of the Rings and the Sword of Shannara. I also loved the snarky humor of the Xanth series by Piers Anthony. Before the internet, reading was the way people of my generation learned about the real world even if it was through the eyes of characters in fantasy or science fiction novels. Authors of those genres did then, and still today, address relationship dynamics, race relations, world cultures, history, religion, and philosophy. As to romantic fantasy, I enjoy a good love story because the journey of two people finding each other amidst chaos is timeless. I also believe in true love, and I have been lucky enough to find it in my amazing relationship with my wife, Susie.
Q4. What’s your favorite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
I don’t necessarily have a favorite spot to visit in the United States. I equally enjoy the hustle and bustle of big cities like New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles, and the mountains and beaches of both the east and west coast. Some of my favorite places that I have visited outside the United States are South Africa, Argentina, and Brazil. There is nothing like the serenity and majesty of the wildlife preserves in South Africa, the Mendoza region of Argentina, Iguassu Falls, and the energy of Rio de Janeiro.
Q5. Is there lot’s to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
I usually try to work from a fairly basic outline. But, quite often my imagination as I am writing takes the novel in a direction that I hadn’t even thought of when I started it. I also do a good bit of research to see if I can use events in history to compliment the storyline. But, the most important thing I do before I sit down and start writing is to make sure that I am in the creative mindset. When I am in the creative mode, the words just seem to flow!
Q6. How long did it take you to write this book?
The entire seven book Immortal Divorce Court series took about seven, or eight years to write. Immortal Divorce Court Volume One: My Ex-Wife Said Go to Hell probably took the longest because I wasn’t sure necessarily where the story was going. But, once I did, I just kept going. Essentially, I wrote one massive novel, and then went back to see where the natural breaks in the action were, and it worked out to the seven books of the series.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘Immortal Divorce Court’ book to buy?
I would recommend readers check out my website http://www.kirkzurosky.com where they can learn about the upcoming books in the series. Daisy has also been working really hard on her Dog Blog, where you can learn about the books and the self-proclaimed world famous Maltese from her canine perspective. You can also check out the Sirius Sinister™ Gear store. We have come up with some really cool Immortal Divorce Court merchandise. Daisy also has inspired Got Garlic?™ vampire Maltese themed merchandise. I love interacting on social media, and I post frequently on my Facebook fan page – Immortal Divorce Court by Kirk Zurosky, and on Instagram @KirkZurosky. The book is also available on Amazon of course! https://www.amazon.com/Immortal-Divorce-Court-Ex-Wife-Said/dp/173462521X/
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Immortal Divorce Court’?
Immortal Divorce Court was not the name I had for the series the whole time I was writing the books. When I was finished, because the courtroom scenes became such a big part of the plot sequences, it just seemed perfect. And, it’s catchy and looks great on a t-shirt! Coming up with the cover, I wanted to focus on the dynamic of Sirius Sinister and Garlic, and the three paramours he meets in Volume One. The cover art is beautiful and really conveys how each of the women really feels about Sirius Sinister.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
My general rule is that if I am writing something, and it makes me laugh out loud then I know I am on to something! I try to craft a universe where the characters are so very relatable! As an attorney, I have met plenty of real-life characters, and I am essentially in the business of relationship management. I talk with people on a daily basis with different backgrounds, viewpoints, and experiences, and my job is to find a commonality to communicate together to solve the particular problem. The conversations I have had with close friends and family about life and relationships have also contributed to the real-life relationships in Immortal Divorce Court.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
Immortal Divorce Court is a seven book series, and what happens in Volume One definitely plays a part all the way through to Volume Seven. The whole series has layers upon layers, and all of the main characters have well-developed plot lines, and genuine growth. Another thing I have done for mainly my own amusement mainly is to intersperse popular culture references throughout the entire series.
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