Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
My name is Tom Lubben. I am a man in my 80s who has been married three times, twice to the same woman. I have an extended family of 31 people living in 6 states. I am beginning my 60th year in Education- and continue teaching in college. I swallow 19 vitamins, in 4 gulps, every morning before my morning devotion. Between the age of 60 and 75, I opened 4 Artistic Focused charter schools that today serve a combined 2,000 students and employ over 200 employees. I began seriously writing in my 70’s and published three books (fiction and non-fiction) over the past three months. My mystery series features amateur detective, BJ Gleeson. Two have been published (Death on the Pines- 2022) (Death on the Bayou) with three more yet to come … and God’s not finished with me just yet. My non-fiction, spiritual works include “A Year’s Journey” (A journal) and “The Eyewitnesses”, (An account of 10 major miracles of Jesus as observed by Bystanders and Eyewitnesses.)
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing your book “The Eyewitnesses”?
None really, my faith in the Lord helped me through the process.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
Actually, the Holy Bible was the major influence on my newest book. Michael Connelly and David Baldacci are my favorite Mystery writers. I also love the classics, Agatha Christie, and Sherlock Holmes.
Q4. What’s your favorite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
I love visiting “water”, particularly the Jersey Shore. I sense God’s power there.
Q5. What inspired you to write the book ‘The Eyewitnesses’?
I was inspired to lead more people to reading about Jesus. People today are falling away from that belief.
Q6. How long did it take you to write your book ‘The Eyewitnesses’?
From start to finish took about 6 months.
Q7. On what platforms can readers buy your books?
It is available on Amazon, Lighthouse Christian Publishing, and will soon be available in multiple book stores.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘The Eyewitnesses’?
The title was easy, Jesus didn’t just do his miracles alone, he was always around “regular people”. These are their views of his miracles. The cover was developed by the publisher. I like it because is makes you wonder, “what is that person eye witnessing?
Also, a unique part of this particular book, I sent the preliminary chapters out to a wide variety of people for comments and suggestions. They were members of my Friday morning bible group, several area pastors, and family members. I utilized many of their suggestions in the final version.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
At 82 I am still a lifelong learner, I am always reading, watching tv, and meeting with others. This keeps me fresh. I also enjoy public speaking. I make myself available to a variety of community groups.
Q10. What is the most valuable piece of advice you’ve been given about writing?
Writing can keep your mind engaged; it allows you to capture memories for others to see. Also, just keep writing, even now, with 5 books published and three more ready to go, I am simultaneously working on three additional writing projects: another mystery for my series (#6), another spiritual book, and a semi-autobiographical work.
Tom Lubben’s website: https://www.authors-lehigh-valley.com/
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