Book: The Voices You May Not Hear: The Lost Pages
Q1. Hello Sir, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
Hello, my name is Michael Walker-Thomas. I am an author of many books and I love writing. I am from Philadelphia,Pa but I love to travel the world. I started writing at a young age and I fell in love with it. I love creating stories and characters. I am married and I also enjoy teaching.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘The Voices You May Not Hear: The Lost Pages’ book?
The key challenges I faced were creating the characters’ setting. I wanted each character to be set in a place of entrapment, but with hope. The settings set the tone for the poems and the characters.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
My favorite authors are James Baldwin, W.E.B Du Bois and Langston Hughes. My favorite books are Encyclopedia Brown, The Souls of Black Folk and The Frederick Douglass Memoir.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
My favorite spot to visit has been Hawaii and California. I have been to California a few times, but Hawaii was amazing. It gave me a sense of peace that I never knew I needed. I spent time there this past summer and I will forever cherish those memories. I will be back to Maui soon haha.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
I usually create a one page paper with everything on it. The characters names, the chapter titles, and the settings. I then usually put Classical music on and write from my head. I started this process after my first book. There is a quote from the movie Finding Forester that says “You must write your first draft with your heart. You rewrite with your head.”
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘The Voices You May Not Hear: The Lost Pages’ book?
This book took me only a couple days. I was determined to get this project done. I love writing Poetry. When I come up with ideas I have to just finish as soon as I can because the thoughts are in my head.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘The Voices You May Not Hear: The Lost Pages’ book to buy?
You can find this book on Amazon. If you also type in my name on Google you can find all five of my books.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘The Voices You May Not Hear: The Lost Pages’?
This is part two of a series I titled The Voices You May Not Hear. I love this title because everyone has a voice, but some voices you may not hear because of different circumstances. I put myself into peoples shoes not only with these books, but in life. In life it is important to have your voice heard. It is also important to make sure someone hears it. Saying that, these are The Voices You May Not Hear.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I keep things fresh by staying on top of current events and speaking from real life circumstances. Many of the stories are made up, but they can be real life to most people. I remember writing the first book of this series and one of the poems spoke to me. After I wrote it I realized how many people went through that situation. I always think about the reader when I write. I always want to put my reader mind on when I write.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
Yes. There is a poem in this book about a Mother and a daughter. It is very powerful. I feel as though it is one of the more heartfelt poems about sacrifice and love.
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