Interview with author June Ross MBE

Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.

💥I am the Founder & CEO of Esther Community Enterprise.  We are a consortium of foodbanks across the UK. We are approaching 18 years of working within our local communities distributing surplus food.

Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing your book “A Call by Royal Appointment”?

💥To be honest I didn’t experience any challenges in writing my book.  It felt very therapeutic and cleansing because it was my own story and my own words.  As a person of faith, l prayed every time l wrote a new chapter, a paragraph or even a sentence.  I wanted the book to inspire others that may have dreams and aspirations, but found themselves on the opposite side of what may be perceived as failure. The book depicts that dreams can become a reality regardless of the obstacles you may encounter in life.

Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?

💥I am not a avid reader of books. I tend to listen to generic podcasts of anything that may be of interest to me.  

Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?

💥I love driving in the countryside on a hot summers day with my music up (preferably in a convertible)  l love when the trees form a canopy over the road and the sun is glistening through the branches as l drive down the winding roads.  The freedom and solitude is refreshing when you want to clear your head and have some ‘me’ time. 

Q5. Is there lots to do before you dive in and start writing a book?

💥It depends on what type of book you are writing.  If it’s your own story in your own words then it tends to flow naturally and effortlessly.  Deciding which parts to leave out or put can be the tricky part – especially if the people that hurt you are still alive.  

Q6. How long did it take you to write your book ‘A Call by Royal Appointment’?

💥It took around 9 months to finish the manuscript and then sent it off for proofreading.  The overall turn around took a year.  

Q7. On what platforms can readers buy your book?

💥Signed copies can be purchased at www.eceuk.org in the shop.  Alternatively, you buy a copy from Amazon 

Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘A Call by Royal Appointment’?

💥I wanted the book cover to portray the biblical story of Queen Esther who went before the King.  Likewise, my own encounter in meeting the Queen of England was parallel to her story

Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

💥Listen to podcasts or read other books that can give you ideas.  Do some research on the topic and make references to other authors or events that can add interest to your book

Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?

💥There are no secrets 

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