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Book: The Adventures Of Tooth Fairy Tommy

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

I’m a mom of two teens, one of which has a rare genetic disorder called trisomy 18. I’m a life long advocate for special needs children. I grew up with a learning disability. Giving the voiceless a voice has always been a huge part of who I am. When I’m not writing books you can find me running a carpentry business with my husband! I’m a graduate of the Institute of Children’s Literature, where I studied writing for children and teens. 

Q2.  What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘The Adventures Of Tooth Fairy Tommy’ book?

Some challenge I had writing this particular book was really finding an illustrator who could  convey my characters the way I wanted.

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

I loved reading to my children books when they were little! Our all time favorite was: Click Clack Moo, Cows that Type.” I loved the authors silly writing that grabbed not only my kids attention but mine too!

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

The beach is our very favorite spot! We live very close to it. We are often there all year round.

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

Not really, I usually have an idea and get started!

Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘The Adventures OfTooth Fairy Tommy’ book?

It took me a year. Only because I changed the direction of the book a few times. I wanted something meaningful. Using tooth fairy letters my children got from the tooth fairy  as my inspiration helped shape the direction of the book as well as my son who spent some time in a wheel chair like the character in the book.

Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘The Adventures Of Tooth Fairy Tommy’ book to buy?

You can find The Adventures of Tooth Fairy Tommy on Amazon, and direct from the publisher Book Baby. As well as any other place you can buy a book, Target, and Barnes and Noble are good places too!

Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘The Adventures Of Tooth Fairy Tommy’?

I went with this title because I plan on writing more books with Tommy in them. I have another two books coming out later this year/ early 2021!

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

I try to use every day life. I think when you do that you can never go wrong and never run out of ideas! Something interesting is always going on. (At least one my house and life! Hahahaha!)

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

My daughters handwriting is in the book! The character Tommy and Jimmy are a play on words for my sons name Timmy!!

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Book: Ascension

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

Hello! My name is Eric Erickson. I’m an author and filmmaker and I live in Los Angeles. I grew up in Northwest Washington state but have lived and worked all over the United States and other countries. I have a background in journalism but have also worked in politics and the entertainment industry, including acting in and writing a number of movies.

Q2.  What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Ascension’?

I wanted to take the complex ideas of death and the process of contacting and existing in the Realm and write them in a way that was accessible and fun. Taking the science and explaining how it worked as well as the feeling of this otherworldy universe and creating a page turning action novel. That was a challenge.

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

I grew up reading Robert B. Parker, Clive Cussler and the books of the Dune Universe (Frank Herbert and his son Brian and Kevin J. Anderson). They appealed to me, the descriptive narratives and the way the authors pushed the adventure forward with each chapter. I also really liked the way they injected humor and character quirks into their work to really bring their heroes to life. I think sometimes authors overwrite a bit too much and it slows things down. Give me a good story that pushes forward. ‘Ascension’ has been compared to Dan Brown and ‘The DaVinci Code’ and I’m OK with that.

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

I love road trips. I love to be on the open road and discover new places as well as revisiting old haunts. It can just be a day trip to see the forests or a getaway to Vegas, I just love the feeling of freedom on the open highway.

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

I tend to do a lot of research and planning out the plot. When I first began writing in my youth it was just about sitting down at the keyboard and seeing what happens. The challenge of the blank page.
As I got older and starting working in different types of storytelling including screenplays, I saw how I needed to plot out my ideas. It actually gives you more freedom because you don’t have to worry about the basics as much, so you can concentrate on characters, dialogue and filling out your story. You are also much more productive in your writing and you run into a lot less writer’s block.

Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Ascension’ book?

I wrote the first draft over ten years ago and set it aside. The first draft is actually the first two books of the series: ‘Ascension’ and ‘Revelations.’ About two years ago I picked it back up and started to craft it into what you see now.
I made the decision to split it into two parts for creative as well as logistical publishing reasons. While the original version had mostly the same plot, the one you’re reading now is much leaner with more action and twists and turns. The characters also went through a number of changes, including race and motivations.

Q7. On what platforms readers can find ‘Ascension’ to buy?

It is available in hardcover, paperback (trade, mass market and large print) and e-book from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, Kobo, Vivlio, Scribd and other retailers. You can visit Viking-Dog.com for links to all of the available sales locations.

Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Ascension’?

It was actually a very long process and we went through numerous versions. Originally the idea was to portray Arius, the greeter of the Realm, but that became too difficult. I didn’t want to put an image into the reader’s mind, I wanted them to formulate him in their imagination. So we turned to the idea of the process of crossing over into the Realm. The great thing with literary science fiction is that your cover can be a bit more fun. So when the artwork for the brain and circuitry came up, I thought it was a great representation of the science in the novel.
The title was initially ‘The Realm,’ but that was for the first two books. When I decided to split it into two, ‘Ascension’ came right to the top due to the way the concept is weaved through the book.
The title of part two, ‘Revelations’ came about because the second book is truly where everything is revealed. Not just the Realm, but the motivations behind all the groups and characters and how they play into the story with their personal motivations. I also liked the religious allusion.

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

I want to entertain myself. So when I am finished and editing, if I don’t start to lose myself in the words and the story, then it needs more work. If I come up against a situation where it’s been done before, I try to come up with a way to go “OK, but it hasn’t been done like this!”

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

My first answer is… No! Read the book and be surprised!!!
But I will say that the tale has heart and humor as well as adventure. I wanted to write a page turner with depth and that’s what ‘Ascension’ turned out to be. I will mention that when you get to the sequel, ‘Revelations,’ you might be surprised who is really who they say they are. Enjoy!

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Book: Animal Instincts: The Urban Jungle

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

S.L Jackson: Hello, I am S.L Jackson award winning urban fantasy author from Inkster, Michigan which is 20 mins outside of Detroit Michigan west. “Animal Instincts: The Urban Jungle” is my debut novella.

Q2.  What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Animal Instincts: The Urban Jungle’ book?

S.L Jackson: The key challenge was just to start writing the novella. Once I started it was fairly easy because “Animal Instincts: The Urban Jungle” is from the heart, even though it’s an urban fantasy novella it came from the heart it’s a lot of real life elements of this book.

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

S.L Jackson: I am a fan of so many I do not want to miss anyone; however, my favorite projects have come from Donald Goines and Iceberg Slim. I would not say any books have influenced my writing because I have never read anything like “Animal Instincts: The Urban Jungle”. It would truly in a class of its own for so many reasons, it is a short read, but it has a lot of plots and points that make you go back and re read it. It is value in my words, and sometimes all value is not realized at the time. “Animal Instincts: The Urban Jungle” makes you look at the world you have always seen, different. From another point of view.

Q4. What is your favorite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?

S.L Jackson: My favorite spot in the world is my moms house in Inkster, Michigan. The reason why it is so special to me is because I remember when we got it, I remember my mother, my older sister Kijuanna, and my twin brother AJ turning it into a home. We all painted, laid carpet, and made it into our own. It is no other memories that can match those for me, real good times, lot of hard work.

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

S.L Jackson: For me, I just had to sit down and start. Once I started, the story just flowed out. It had been in my heart since I was a kid in some way. But I told the universe when it was time for it to be presented. I told myself I would win awards for this novella. I released “Animal Instincts: The Urban Jungle” on March 3, 2020. In May of 2020 “Animal Instincts: The Urban Jungle” won the gold medal at the 2020 eLit awards for BEST SHORT STORY FICTION.

Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Animal Instincts: The Urban Jungle’ book?

S.L Jackson: It took me a lifetime, and only 3 weeks if that makes sense. I had to go through certain things in my life for better understanding on an emotional level. But when I finally decided to write, it only took 3 weeks.

Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘Animal Instincts: The Urban Jungle’ book to buy?

S.L Jackson: For anyone looking to order a copy of “Animal Instincts: The Urban Jungle” they can visit my website http://www.1sljackson.com all the links to order are there.

Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Animal Instincts: The Urban Jungle’?

S.L Jackson: I came up with the title because “Animal Instincts: The Urban Jungle” is a fictional story based on a family of outlaw rabbits running the underworld in the jungle. The story is based in every jungle in the world from an “urban” standpoint. Even though it is based around a family of rabbits, it is all kinds of animals represented in the story. The cover art is what I see when I walk out my front door. I see the trees and rabbits, and deer, all types of animals right outside my front door. So, the cover was easy to come up with and I just shared that ideal with my graphic designer.

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

S.L Jackson: When I wrote this book, I told myself that it needs to be filled with a lot of “AH HA” moments. I wanted to give you a lot of things to think about, and a lot of emotions. So, I had to be able to get those moments across to the readers. I think I did it very well.

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

S.L Jackson: I would not say secrets, but I will tell your readers that “Animal Instincts: The Urban Jungle” will be the first ever debut award winning novella turned into an animated series. “Animal Instincts: The Urban Jungle ANIMATED” is here, this is the link to the official trailer https://vimeo.com/461451424 we will be debuting the first episode some time in December so you can follow @animalinstictsanimated for updates.

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