Book: A Witch Is Born
Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
Hello! I am not an author by any means; I’m just a guy with a long story to tell. I’m hoping the writing will be more professional by the end of the series. Until then, I rely heavily on my editor! In “real life,” I am a CPA (Certified Public Accountant), which is someone who prepares income tax returns (for those who don’t know). I own a CPA practice in a small town in Virginia (USA) and am a single parent to two adult boys.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘A Witch Is Born’ book?
Working too much!! In tax season, I work 60-90 hours per week. That leaves little time to write. Of course, being a single dad makes finding time to write especially difficult.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
Stephen King is my all-time favorite author, but RA Salvatore is a close second. Salvatore writes in the same genre I do and is the most inspirational to my writing.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
I don’t travel much, but I like to visit a few local cabins (and write some while there). I also enjoy traveling to Ocean Isle Beach (in North Carolina) once a year if possible. The mother of my children loved that beach, and therefore my kids have also fallen in love with it.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
No, my book series is all in my head, so I simply need to sit down and write! But, again, finding the time to do so is hard.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘A Witch Is Born’ book?
The first two books were written together (about 300,000 words), and when I approached my publisher, they advised me to split them. That epic writing took about ten years to complete, but that was technically for two books. So again, I write on the side as I have time, and at first, I allocated precious little time to writing. However, the process snowballed as I got closer to finishing. Now a book takes me about a year to write.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘A Witch Is Born’ book to buy?
My book is on the following platforms (and possibly more that I’m not aware of):
My website: cassandra-rho.com
My publisher’s website: iUniverse.com
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘A Witch Is Born’?
I know a local tattoo artist whom I have talked into developing all my covers. The cover of ‘A Witch Is Born’ is the opening scene in the book, and I knew from the start that is what I wanted the cover to be. Unfortunately, the way it turned out, some have misperceived it to be a kid’s book. Please note: the book is NOT for kids.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
Well, I have a story in my head that will span at least eight books, and I think it has a lot of original elements. I’m hoping there will be enough twists and unexpected turns along the way that it will keep readers interested. My only skill as a writer is my imagination, and I’m hoping it shines through enough to make the series worth reading.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
I don’t want to give away any surprises, but I don’t want readers to get too comfortable with the main characters (including Cassandra) and not fear that they may die. I am currently writing book four, and I can honestly say that so far, either a prominent character or someone close to Cassandra has died in each book, including ‘A Witch Is Born’.
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