Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
A1. James A. Johnson, retired civil service employee. A former financial regulator for the National Credit Union Administration. I live in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with his wife Beatrice. Business graduate of the University of Alabama. I was born in Berry, Alabama. My writing was spiritually inspired. I didn’t grow up planning to be an author. It was a talent God put in me, then directed me to share my stories with the world.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing your book “An American Abduction”?
A2. Just getting started with the book. I wasn’t sure I wanted to write again after writing three books over a decade ago. It took almost a year to get started after continued prompting from God.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
A3. Mainly John Grisham, Tom Clancy, and Robert Ludlum related books. But I believe I have my own style of twists, turns, and mystery.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
A4. I live in the southern United States, but I like visiting the west. I love New Mexico, Utah, and Montana because of the mountains, valleys, and openness. New Mexico inspired me to write An American Abduction in that setting.
Q5. What inspired you to write the book ‘An American Abduction’?
A5. God inspired me. In 2020 God told me to write a book about alien abductions. That confused me at first. I later realized He wanted me to write a book that would reach a wider range of readers than just those who read only religious books.
Q6. How long did it take you to write your book ‘An American Abduction’?
A6. It took about a year because I kept putting it off until I realized I needed to write the book. The book has many plots and subplots. Some of those plots or situations would take weeks to work out.
Q7. On what platforms can readers buy your books?
A7. Many, including Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Books A Million.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘An American Abduction’?
A8. That was hard because God didn’t tell me what to title the book. When I started thinking that how the stories would revolve around the United States and its standing in the world, I settled on An American Abduction. When my publisher asked for input on the cover, I first said I have no idea because the book covers so many things. We finally settled on the current cover, which has been a big hit with people who have seen it.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
A9. An American Abduction, and my future books, always have plots and subplots. I never settle on just one thing. That’s my way to keep the book from being boring. When I’m writing and start thinking the book is going into too much detail that may not be interesting or relevant, I spend some time thinking what else I can add to keep the reader wanting to turn the pages. I believe that is the hallmark of my books. An American Abduction is about alien abductions, kidnappings, secret government programs, international espionage, spying, and religious beliefs. The book ranges from mind control programs, to reverse engineering alien technology, to Christmas celebrations, to Christian sermons, to double agents, and so on.
Q10. What is the most valuable piece of advice you’ve been given about writing?
A10. Show but don’t tell. I keep a lot for the end of my books.
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