Q1. Please introduce yourself so that the readers will get to know you better.
I’m Jonnie Forster. Husband to Kamilah. Father to Ivy Paisley. Son of Fran and Irwin from Brooklyn New York. Brother to Evan, Brian, and Darren. I’m the youngest of four sons. We grew up in Westlake Village California. I’ve been in the music industry my entire career. This is my first book.
Q2. What is your inspiration behind your book “The Bird & The Bee”?
Around 10 years ago, I was relaxing by myself looking at the lake in Lake Tahoe. A hummingbird flew over my shoulder and hovered for a long time. He was ten feet away began feeding on some flowers next to a bunch of bees. I didn’t run from the bees, the bird didn’t fly away from me, we all just were chillin. I recently was married and my wife is African American and I’m Jewish. I thought to myself, I’m looking at the bird and the bee, and I took on the role of the hummingbird. I realized that when I have a child, I’m going to need to tell the story of the Bird and the Bees and here they were right in front of me. Fast forward through the pandemic, I was in quarantine and had the time to finally put my ideas down and now I’m an author.
Q3. When did you realize you want to be an author of Children’s Book?
I realized that there was no animated feature film of the birds and the bees yet. How can that be? I began to write a movie script and then a friend of mine suggested I make a children’s book instead to protect the idea. I thought I was going to self-publish a few copies and then start talking about my idea for the movie but when I saw the images come to life, I knew we were on to something much more important.
Q4. Are you planning to release your next book soon?
I am being encourage to write a series of books on The Bird and The Bee. Since we have it published now by Simon & Shuster, the plan is to actually make it into a TV show which can actually be its own e-book.
Q5. For which age group your books are suitable?
The Bird and The Bee is perfect for ages 4-8. It’s a great first read (My daughter who is 4 is learning to read from it). The illustrations are so spectacular that older kids are also loving it.
Q6. What is your favorite Quote?
It’s the mantra my 4 year old says: “I Can Do Anything I Set My Mind To Do.” I also love the theme of this book – “Love Over Everything.”
Q7. What do you like the most about your country?
I love that we can wake up and decide our own fate. We can decide, today I’m going to write a children’s book.
Q8. What suggestion you want to give to parents of little readers regarding a reading habit?
Read every day to your child. Make sure you point at the words that they have trouble with and sound it out for them. Do not skip over the hard ones, have them visually see the letters so their brain can absorb the sounds. Reward them when they get the words right with a “YAY.”
Q9. What does literary success look like to you?
Finishing what you start. Always, finish what you start.
Q10. Lastly, who is your inspiration in life and why?
My parents are my inspiration. They had 4 boys, 18 months apart each. I can’t imagine the amount of sacrifice that took. They also instilled in all of us values of being there for each other no matter what. Times are tough, it’s always great to know you have family in your corner.
Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
My name is Jonathan Andy Cerruto. I’m 42 years young and I was born in Toronto, Canada, and I’m an author. When I was little, my family decided to move to Italy, in Sicily to be more specific. It took a very heavy toll, because I had to leave one of my brothers behind, it was hard also because from a very big, modern and multicultural city, I found myself living in a very small town. It was a struggle because I had to also learn a new language from scratch. I grew up in a very dysfunctional family, very religious, very strict and self-expression was prohibited. Since I was a little boy, I’ve always had big dreams, always had a fire inside waiting to burst out. I’ve always been attracted to art, music, fashion but something that used to give me real joy, was, is writing, writing stories, poems, and rhymes. I remember finding myself hiding under the kitchen table to write or to draw something on one of my mother’s magazines “The Watchtower” about “god” and “new worlds”. When I was 18, I decided to leave home and pursue my dreams. I graduated in Fashion, as a Fashion Designer in Milan, after graduated I had the amazing opportunity to collaborate with major brands in the fashion industry in Rome and Milan but, I wasn’t really happy. I started to write this amazing story, that I used to dream at night, about these two kids Joshua and Ashley. In that period, life had something else in store for me and after moving from city to city across Italy because of no jobs, I packed my little belongings and with just 80 euros in my pocket, I moved to London, a city that somehow has changed me forever. I started working in any place that needed help, in restaurants, cleaning, I was also a caretaker for an old man sometimes, working for 18 hours straight, just to make few bucks so I could invest in my dreams. It was in London where I created few collections and had the chance to showcase them in front an audience but, I felt like something was still missing. I gathered all my strength, my will, my courage, and recollected those drafts left on the side. I continued writing, but this time I didn’t stop. What I call “The voices” started to whisper to me what path I needed to walk on if I really wanted to be happy. So, I decided to keep writing, no matter what time it was, no matter where I was. I kept writing, until one day, I realized that I had written the first novel of the saga of Joshua Bane.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Joshua Bane and The Five Watchtowers’ book?
I had to fight against tiredness and lack of time, I was working multiple hours per day, time wasn’t my best friend, most of the time I was tired. In that period, I was working as a kitchen porter in an Italian restaurant in Soho area, in London. Joshua Bane and the Five Watchtowers it’s a fantasy book, somehow inspired by personal experiences that I had to face myself in my little life and my goal was, still is, to keep my readers entertained, so I had to work on my detailed imagination, I had to describe about the magical worlds and trust me, after working for all those hours it’s not always that easy all you think about is to rest, I didn’t rest, I kept going.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
I’ve always been fascinated by Edgar Allan Poe. One of my favorite books by this amazing Author are ‘Tales of Mystery & Imagination’, ‘The gold Bug’ and ‘The Pit and The Pendulum’. I do love to experiment with my reading. I like to read not only fantasy or mystery books. I really appreciate Doris Lessing, the Author of ‘The Four-Gated City’, amazing story of how important mental health is and how has changed throughout the history.
Q4. What’s your favorite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
I have visited many places, I still don’t feel like belonging to any country, however as mentioned before, London has changed me, I particularly remember a specific spot in Soho, ‘Soho Park’ which is where I first kissed my husband, so yes that is my favorite spot in London. ‘Villa Borghese’ in Rome is also another spot that I really like so, yes, I would say London and Rome are my two favorite spots. Both magical places.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
No one will knock at your door asking if you need help to pursue your dreams, it’s up to us and how badly you want something. I run my days always been grateful and repeating a mantra which is: “Life is a test, do your homework and show up”. Discipline is a very important quality in life, especially in artistic jobs. I have the good practice to write every single day, even when the inspiration isn’t there, give its time and it will come! I think the hardest part of writing a book or writing in general is when the block comes knocking at your door. I am a “go-with-the-flow” type of guy and even though discipline is important, I’ve learnt to leave it on the side when it’s necessary and do something else. Every author has in own way of writing, I get most of my inspirations during my sleeps, or right before falling asleep and sometimes I must force myself to wake up, if I am sleeping or get up of the bed, I write it down. I believe it’s a divine responsibility to listen to inspiration or how I call them “the voices”. I used to shut them down because of fear, now I have embraced them because thanks to these voices I’m doing what I love and most importantly, I am able to share a message of hope through my writings.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Joshua Bane and The Five Watchtowers’ book?
In total is took me 12 years on and off, from start to finish yes, 12 years.
Q7. On what all platforms’ readers can find ‘Joshua Bane and The Five Watchtowers’ book to buy?
‘Joshua Bane and The Five Watchtowers’ is available on Amazon all over the world, on my profile Instagram @jonathanandycerruto, on Austin Macauley Publishers, which is the House Publishers that published my first novel and, in any store, where they sell fine books.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Joshua Bane and The Five Watchtowers’?
I’ve always been fascinated about time and dream catchers, in this first novel, Joshua, the protagonist gets a lot of guidance from his dreams, in the book and in real life, dreams have always been a crucial part of my creative carrier path and creations. In the first book Opera, who is one of the Five Watchtowers, or Guardian, represent the element of fire, destructive but essential for everyday life, so I wanted to implement those symbolism on the first book cover. The title has a very personal connection to me and to my life experiences. I mentioned earlier that my family was very religious. I was part of a cult, which I run off from, when I was 18 years old. “Watchtowers” is the name of their main religious magazine, which they use for their propaganda and it’s also the name of their organization or cult. I used to draw or write on top of them when I was little, as a form of rebellion to that very strict lifestyle, so I wanted to incorporate those meaningful moments on the title and throughout the books.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and you?
I love reading, listening to music, writing lyrics, and watching movies, those things have always helped me to escape from reality and somehow have helped me to develop the artistic talents that resides inside of me. I’m very active on social media, I think it’s the future for any kind of businesses. Thanks to social media I’m aware of what happens around me, this way I can find inspiration and keep things actual and fresh.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
My readers are curious with the villain character and Her identity. I can only say that on the second novel She will come clearer when it comes with Her real identity. It’s a 5-book series, I have finished writing the second volume and started writing the third, in between other writing projects. I can only tell you that it’s a series of twist and unexcepted turns. Stay tuned.
Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
My name is Georgette Van Vliet. I live in New Jersey, USA. My parents immigrated to America from Greece after World War II. I struggled with depression, anxiety and other negative emotions for many years. Life was so difficult for me that I never even wanted to get out of bed. That is how my personal development journey began. I was very inspired by the self-help industry and immersed myself in books and workshops. I eventually became a life coach. Once I was able to overcome the negative emotions enough where I could enjoy my life and pursue my dreams, I knew I had to write books to share with people the simple, practical ways I built my confidence and self-worth on my journey to happiness. I love my life. I am married and have a son. I have a great career as a high school administrator. I write books and am invited to present workshops in many different places. I travel extensively with either my family or friends. I am always on the move!
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Attract Love, Joy And Abundance’ book?
Getting my message across clearly and simply. When I was depressed and anxious, I couldn’t read complicated material. It just made my situation worse. My goal in writing my books or presenting workshops is to have the reader feel, “I can do this!” I spend a lot of time revising to make sure I get my ideas across succinctly, so my readers can start practicing the tips immediately.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
I am an avid reader! I love Dr. Wayne Dyer, Louise Hay, Napoleon Hill, Jack Canfield, and Julia Cameron. Of course, I have read hundreds of books, but these authors in particular have all been extremely influential in my personal development journey to finding lasting love, joy, and success!
Q4. What’s your favorite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
America is so beautiful and there are many places where I feel like I connect to God, spirit and my intuition. I love the mountains of Catskills, New York. I love the beaches in South Hampton, New York. I love the Grand Canyon. Nature absolutely brings out the best in me and gets my creativity aligned with the messages I want to deliver to the world.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
Yes. It could take me anywhere from six months to a year. I also work full time as a high school English supervisor, so my time to write is limited to evenings and weekends. My first draft is what I call “a dump.” I just dump all my ideas into a massive long paragraph because I don’t want to forget anything. Then I go back and create paragraphs and revise so my message is clear. I spend hours and hours, days and days writing and revising my books. The minimum amount of revisions it goes though is 12 times. Then when I feel my message is clear, I reread it several times for editing purposes. It is painstaking, but I love the process. I love the feeling of accomplishment when it is done, and I love that my practical tips and advice have helped a lot of people.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Release Negative Emotions And Love Your Life!’ book?
Each books takes approximately six months to write. I do a lot of research, and it takes a while to organize my notes, my thoughts, my personal experiences and to also share some of the challenges and successes of the people I coach. I bring all this information together in a way that is practical and approachable for everyone. One of my goals is to make sure that my tips can help every single person who reads my books or who attends my workshops.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘Create A Life You Love After Divorce’ book to buy?
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the cover and the title of your books ?
Coming up with a title is tricky. It has to be catchy. I like to keep my titles short, so people can remember them, but I want to make sure there are key words in the title, so people know exactly what they are going to read. I definitely play around with different titles until something intuitively tells me – this is the one! I work with a fabulous graphic artist and together we brainstorm many options for book covers.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
A lot of my content and ideas come from the people I coach. It seems we all have universal concerns and challenges. I stay focused on finding simple solutions that are available to everyone. One of the things that bothered me when I was most depressed is that a lot of the programs that could have helped me were extremely expensive. That is why I am so focused on keeping my book and workshop prices reasonable. I don’t want anyone to ever feel disappointed because they are missing an opportunity to learn and grow.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
Yes. My favorite secret is that these practices aren’t meant to be done once. To be successful, to alleviate some of your pain, depression, anxiety, stress – or any other negative emotion – you have to commit yourself to these personal development practices. Over time, you will notice that you are a happier, more confident person. It is the best feeling, but you have to be patient with yourself as you practice these tips. If you have felt any of these negative emotions for a long time, it might take a while to change. But never give up on having your dream life!
Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
Hi! I’m Libby Kay. I’m a contemporary romance author with my debut novel, Falling Home, releasing in December. I live in Ohio with my husband where we love to try new restaurants and hike around the state parks. When I’m not writing, I’m reading every romance book I can get my hands on. While I write contemporary romance, I adore historical romances and thrillers. I’m also a bit of a true crime fanatic and enjoy a good podcast when I need a break from romance. (It’s all about balance, right?) 😉
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing Falling Home?
Not to state the obvious, but the pandemic played a huge role. I started writing and outlining this story in 2019, and I was hitting my stride when lockdown started in early 2020. At first, I could not write a word while my brain tried to absorb and understand our new normal. Then after a few weeks, I started feeling antsy. Since I couldn’t get out and explore in the real world, I devoted my energy to crafting Buckeye Falls (the town where Falling Home takes place). After the story was started, the biggest hurdle was writing while in isolation. I missed being outside and interacting with people. I’m inspired by people I meet and casual interactions I have, so missing that slowed my creativity down a little.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
Oh, there’s almost too many to list. 😉 I would say the big ones are Sharon Sala, Kristan Higgins, Robyn Carr, and Maisey Yates. For Carr, Sala, and Yates, I’ve always enjoy the towns where their stories take place. They are fictional and have this cozy and romantic vibe in every book. Looking at Sala’s Blessing’s Georgia series, I love how there’s a core group of characters that always pop up in the next book. As a reader, I love that sense of continuity. I’ve also loved Kristan Higgins’s books, especially the way she writes her characters. Her earlier books were strictly romances, and I loved how the yearning, backstories, and HEAs were written. There are some of her books that I haven’t read in years, but I’ll randomly think of a couple of characters and smile. I’d love to have that long-lasting swoon effect on my readers. 😊
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
Oh wow, that’s a tough question to answer! If I had to pick a big city, I love Chicago. There’s always something to see and do. I’ve had a lot of great times there with friends and family. If I’m looking to relax and have some peace and nature, I love northern Ohio and the Lake Erie area. Put-in-Bay is a hidden gem – and the setting for a future book in the Buckeye Falls series. 😉
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
Yes and no. Writing Falling Home took a little longer to prep, because I wanted to do some world-building and decide what Buckeye Falls would look like. (It’s based on a few small towns I visited when I lived in Indiana and later here in Ohio.) Now that I have the town and characters mapped out, writing the next books in the series is slightly easier. But when it comes to the character development, that still takes a little time.
Q6. How long did it take you to write Falling Home?
About 18 months from starting notes to getting my contract with Inkspell Publishing.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find Falling Home to buy?
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title Falling Home?
I am very fortunate to be writing with Inkspell Publishing, as they have a team to craft the cover. I had input, and I could not be happier with the finished product. The designer was Fantasia Frog Designs. In terms of coming up with the title, I knew it had to have fall or falling in the title. This is the first book in the Buckeye Falls series, so I wanted to have a theme with the book titles. For this first book, it’s all about the main character Ginny finding her way back to Max and also her hometown.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I’m a librarian by trade, so following book trends has always been something I enjoy. I like to read the tropes I like to write, too. I truly think every writer must be a reader, otherwise it’s impossible to see what’s out there and know what readers are looking for and enjoying.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
The blurb alludes to this, but the reader will meet a lot of characters that will be the main characters in future Buckeye Falls books. You can still read and enjoy Falling Home as a stand-alone book, but it was important for me to have a sense of community for Max and Ginny as they fall in love.
Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know moreabout you.
Hi. My name is Peter J. Woolley. I’m a writer from Kent, UK. As well as writingnovels, I also work in the film industry.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Clementia’s Curfew’ book?
The two most challenging aspects of the process were research and editing.Both these things are time-consuming, and while sometimes fun in their own way,are more laborious than the writing process.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
There’s a broad range of authors to cite in general, but for this book specifically (Clementia’s Curfew) the first influence which springs to mind is Richard Matheson’sI Am Legend.Secondly, although this next book is of a different genre, and deals with very differentsubject matter, Tom Rob Smith’s Child 44 was a slight influence on certain aspects ofmy book.There are also various other influences from a range of storytelling mediums, suchas cinema and graphic novels, which were significantly inspirational for this book.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it sospecial to you?
I don’t really have a favourite spot in particular. But I do love to explore thecountry, and I relish the chance to visit areas I have never been to before. I also lovethe countryside, so parts of the country that allow me to be out in nature are alwaysmet with great enthusiasm on my part.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you dive in and start writing a book?
While I didn’t use this technique as much for Clementia’s Curfew, I now tend tomake a lot of notes, plotting out the stories in fairly extensive detail. It provides a2clear map to follow during the writing stage, and makes the overall process smootheras a result.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Clementia’s Curfew’ book?
The book took approximately a year to draft, and then a further three years toedit and finalise before publishing.
Q7. On what platforms can readers find ‘Clementia’s Curfew’ book to buy?
At the time of this interview Clementia’s Curfew is available exclusively onAmazon.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title’Clementia’s Curfew’?
The title is based on the name of the city where the book’s plot is centralised:Clementia City. In the story there’s a curfew imposed on the city, hence ‘Clementia’sCurfew.’ The name Clementia is based on the Roman goddess Clementia, whorepresents ideals which are thematically integral to this story.The cover is an illustration of the goddess Clementia amalgamated with her Greekcounterpart, the goddess Eleos. I designed and illustrated the cover personally.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers andalso yourself?
I follow whatever interests and excites me personally, and have faith that there’san audience out there who will share my tastes. I try to avoid too many wellestablished tropes and cliches, although it’s never possible to completely avoidthose. But I find it useful to try to follow this rule as much as is feasible or appropriategiven the requirements of the specific piece of work I’m producing.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can sharewith your readers?
The culture and atmosphere of the fictional city in the book is largely based onobservations from my own experience living in the midlands for a few years, beforemoving away again.
Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
Hi, I’m Kristen Robinson a young new author. I’ve enjoyed writing for many years and have recently decided to make my writing available to the public.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Names’ book?
Names is a very emotionally charged poetry book for me. It’s filled with memories from past romantic and platonic relationships I’ve been in. Although it was easy to get the words out in written format it was challenging to go back to editing and arranging the poems. It was hard facing those raw emotions in my writing again and again.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
I tend to consume a massive amount of books constantly, and I honestly couldn’t pinpoint any authors or books that have influenced my writing. My writing has evolved right alongside my taste in books.
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 in my country is this beach in North Carolina called Carolina beach. I tend to go during the off-season or right when the busy season is ending. It’s very beautiful and calm. It’s one of the most relaxing places I’ve personally ever been to.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
It depends on the book on how much I do before I start writting. With Names the poetry just came to me, I did no preparation and in some ways, I think it shows. With a lot of my writing, I don’t do a lot of prep. I normally determine what I want to convey through my work and a general idea of a plot but after that, I’m just along for the ride. I have no idea how something will turn out until I’m done.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Names’ book?
Names has a few poems that I wrote long before I even thought about putting together a poetry book. Writing and putting together Names probably took me a few months.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘Names’ book to buy?
Currently, readers can enjoy names on their Kindel or buy a paperback copy on Amazon.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Names’?
The cover is actually a photo that I took at Carolina beach on one of my trips. This trip was when I was going through a heart break but in the moment of taking the picture I was at peace. Thats what I hope readers feel when they finish reading Names is that they are at peace, so I knew I wanted to use that picture for the cover. The title came to me shortly after writing Empathy because I realized I wanted to create a book that named different aspects of what I had been feeling.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I tend to keep things fresh for myself by not getting weighed down by the details and jamming out to some good music. When I write I try to convey as much feeling as possible in my words which I think and hop keeps things fresh for readers.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
Names was written during a hard time in my life but a necessary time. Each section is written about the way things ended with different people I loved. Honestly I had finished names about two years ago and just recently had the courage to publish it.
Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
Hi. I’m Robert E Kreig and I make stuff up. I was born in Newcastle, Australia and grew up in its outer suburbs. After completing high school, I tried my hand at life for a couple of years, working the odd job here and there before enrolling at The University of Newcastle where I graduated in 2001 with a double degree in Teaching and Social Sciences. Since, I’ve been teaching young students in schools throughout New South Wales, spending a large portion of that time living in Sydney where I began my adventure of writing. The first book I penned was Long Valley, a fast-paced action/horror with elements of science fiction. Afterwards, I set out to write a stand-alone fantasy novel called The Walls of Woodmyst. The world surrounding Woodmyst encaptivated me so much I ended up writing ten books for the series, The Woodmyst Chronicles.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘The Walls of Woodmyst’ book?
The one key challenge I faced when writing The Walls of Woodmyst was time. Having a full-time, very demanding career quite often got in the way of telling this story. I tried to set aside at least one hour a day to write something. Now and then, that hour expanded as I couldn’t tear myself away from my computer until the action sequence unfurling before me came to an end. There were many nights when I went to bed very late only to wake early the following morning to go to work with my eyes hanging out of my head.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
The authors and books that have influenced my writing are too many to list here. Some of my favourite authors include J.R.R. Tolkein, Stephen King, Orson Scott Card, Ray Bradbury, Matthew Reilly, Nathan M. Farrugia and Frank Herbert. I came into the George R. R. Martin craze a little late, after penning the first few books of The Woodmyst Chronicles, but I can say A Game of Thrones is very inspirational in the sense that the books made me want to keep writing more fantasy.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
Apart from visiting my family in Newcastle, my favourite spot to visit is the city I currently live in, Canberra. I fell in love with this place when I was an eleven-year-old boy on a school excursion to the nation’s capital. As a teacher, I visited many times and my fascination for the area grew. I recently relocated here and I’m discovering new things about Canberra all the time. It’s a terrific place.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
Not really. I’m more of a “pantser” when it comes to my writing style. I’ll jot down some basic plot points, but nothing in depth. I know I want to take my characters from point A to point B, but I’ll let my characters drive between those points however they wish. When I’ve completed my first draft, I’ll tidy up some loose ends and tighten the action a little. In essence though, the characters are in control and I’m just along for the ride.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘The Walls of Woodmyst’ book?
It took a while. Possibly six months for the first draft, thanks to work getting in the way. Ah, the pains of being an indie author. The Walls of Woodmyst was originally released within the year of penning that draft. Whitekeep Books has since re-released it after I made a few changes and had the cover redesigned.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘The Walls Of Woodmyst’ book to buy?
The Walls of Woodmyst is available in paperback and eBook versions and can be found at most online retailers including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Barnes and Noble Nook, Kobo and Scribd to name a few. More information is available at https://www.robertekreig.com/the-walls-of-woodmyst.html
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘The Walls of Woodmyst’?
The title came to me as I was writing the first draft. A great deal of action takes place on the walls throughout the book. So, it made perfect sense to reference them in the title. As it turned out, this was a good decision as it gave me a basis upon which to name the successive stories in the series, naming Woodmyst on all ten books. As for the cover, I recruited the help of a fantastic cover designer at Dee Dee Book Covers https://www.deedeebookcovers.com/ who designed all print and eBook covers for the series. She is currently working on the cover for book ten, A Farewell to Woodmyst. Finding her was beyond a blessing.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
Admittedly, I don’t write for an audience. I write for me. I write the types of stories that I like to read. If what I write is enjoyed by others, it’s a bonus on top of something I love to do. The one thing I love to do is create characters and scenarios that can turn, change and mislead the reader. But, not without leaving some breadcrumbs or signs to suggest that these twists weren’t always going to happen. The Woodmyst Chronicles, in my opinion, does this throughout the entirety of the series. Some breadcrumbs are scattered in the first few books that don’t necessarily make sense until the end. The Walls of Woodmyst can be read as a standalone story, but it is crucial to the rest of The Woodmyst Chronicles. What happens in this book matters to the story that follows. Tiny things woven throughout The Walls of Woodmyst are often revisited and some things only make complete sense much later on.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
I can’t share any secrets. You’ll need to read the book to uncover the reason for what happens in the book. One thing I will share is to not take anything at face value. Sometimes it’s not always black and white, good against evil. There’s a little more to the story if you do a little digging. And, while one person’s actions may not be acceptable in our view, it may be perfectly justified in theirs.
I have certainly loved writing The Woodmyst Chronicles and hope everyone who reads and enjoys The Walls of Woodmyst might consider reading the series to see what adventures take place in the dark, disturbing world of Woodmyst. Books I to IX are available now and book X is due for release very soon.
Q1. Please introduce yourself so the readers will get to know you better.
Hi there, my name is AJ, a nickname given to me as a child. My given name is Adrienne.I began writing 5 years ago but have been drawing all mylife.As a 9-year-old child, I would spend hour upon hourdrawing cartoons and images I saw in books. My parents supported my interest in drawing by getting me books onhow to draw and making sure I took art classes in school. I believe my love and talent for drawing is a gift from God, and do my best not to take this gift for granted. My main goal with my writing and drawing is to bring joy and hopeto others. Most of my artwork is joyful and filled with bright, happy images.
Q2, What is your inspiration behind your book, “Funny Farm Friends Frolicking Freely”?
There were a few inspirations behind my children’s book.I’ve been wanting to write a children’s book for a long timebut then my friend Lu, commented to me that my art wouldbe great in a children’s book. This lit a fire under me and Igot to work on “Funny Farm Friends Frolicking Freely”,immediately. I didn’t rest from working on it until it was completed, staying up all hours of the night to work on it. Another inspiration for writing this book was the image you see on the cover of, “Funny Farm Friends Frolicking Freely”, I had drawn that image and wanted to make astory incorporating that image.
Q3. When did you realize you wanted to be an author of a children’s book?
This is something I had thought about for a few years but Ididn’t know how to make that dream a reality. I had noidea how to get the book created and published until Icame across the website Bookemon (where, “Funny Farm Friends Frolicking Freely”, can be found). Once I foundthis website things progressed pretty quickly and soon my dream of becoming a published children’s book author became a reality.
Q4. Are you planning to release your next book soon?
Right now I’m in the thinking stage of my next children’s book. I would like to get another children’s book out early next year, in January 2023.
Q5. For which age group are your books suitable?
I would say my books are most suitable for infants – 4years old. Kids will love the colorful images and fun easy-to-read vocabulary.
Q6. What is your favorite quote?
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” -Lao Tzu
Q7. What do you like the most about your country?
The great people in it. I know this world can seem dark and hopeless at times but if you look around you will find there still are good, kind-hearted people, whose light shines bright and bring joy and love to this world.
Q8. What suggestions do you want to give to parents of little readers regarding their reading habits?
Start young. Talk and read to your baby when they are in your womb and read to them daily when they are born. Cherish your time reading with them, they grow upincredibly fast. You’re making wonderful memories withyour child and creating an intelligent little human. When they begin learning words have them read to you.
Q9. What does literary success look like to you?
Believing in yourself and going for it. So many people have dreams of being a writer but we let our own false beliefs hold us back; we’re not good enough, no one willread our work, I don’t know how etc. Once we challengethose beliefs and just do it we will be successful in my opinion.
Q10. Lastly, who is your inspiration in life and why?
My husband and daughter are my greatest inspiration.They make me want to be the best version of myself. Theyare both hard chargers, when they want to succeed at something they go all in and give it everything they’ve got. I admire and love both of them madly and deeply. My heart and soul.
Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
My name is Alison Delgado. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio and now live in Park City, Utah. I have been a runner since I was 12 years old and I work full time as a primary care pediatrician. My family has a love for the outdoors and we enjoy going on off road trips through the many parks in our state.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘My Race For Life’ book?
This book is about an injury that I survived back in the fall of 2010. It was an injury that I was not supposed to survive. In writing this book I had to go back and get details regarding moments that were very scary and painful for myself, friends and family. I spent some time on the phone with others in tears as they described and re-lived those times. It was hard to do this but I knew I needed to hear from them so that I could do my best to make sure those emotions were felt in my writing. The process again made me so grateful that I was surrounded by people who were always by my side, always cheering me on.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
I don’t know if there are any particular books or authors that influenced my writing but I have read many excellent books and the best always left me wanting to keep reading. I tried to end each chapter in such a way that the reader would hopefully want to keep reading. I have also read many memoirs in which I felt the writer added a lot of “fluff”, details that were not really necessary for the story, so I tried to be concise with my writing and I tried to ensure that everything I wrote was pertinent.
Q4. What’s your favorite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
That is tough because I have been to a lot of fun places but I feel my favorite thing is to go camping. We have camped in places like Moab, Escalante, Ouray… all places with beautiful scenery and trails. I feel camping is my favorite thing because that is where I can actually sit down and relax. In any other place I often find myself finding other tasks to do and not truly relaxing.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘My Race For Life’ book?
It took me a little over a year to write the book. I could really only write in the evenings after my son had gone to sleep and when my spouse was working, and I also had to make sure I was in a good mind space to write. I had an outline of how I wanted each chapter to unfold and I wanted to be sure I wrote the details adequately. One of the reasons it took me so long to start the process of writing the book was my fear that I would not write with enough details. One of the biggest deficits I had to overcome from my accident was a speech deficit, so I had a fear that this would hamper my writing but I knew it would be more powerful if it was in my own words. I wanted to give my story justice so I took my time to make sure everything was right.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘My Race For Life’ book to buy?
My book can be purchased through my website http://www.myraceforlife.com, through my publisher’s site http://www.cincybooks.com or through Amazon. It is available by paperbook or kindle. I also have sites on Facebook and Instagram – My Race for Life. I will admit I am not the best with social media but I can be reached through those platforms or through my email: raceforlife1016@gmail.com.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘My Race For Life’?
Well, I wanted to find a picture that went well with the title. That photo is actually a picture of me in the last several miles of the Flying Pig Marathon in the spring of 2012. This was my big comeback race after my accident in the fall of 2010, so it was a good fit!
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
As I mentioned in a previous question, I really wanted to make sure all of the appropriate details were in the book so that my readers could really feel what we all were going through. I spoke with several people who cared for me, I read through my mother’s journal and jotted down some notes before writing each chapter to be sure that I would include everything pertinent. I tried to write in such a way so that all of the emotions got through. I wanted people to feel as though they were there.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
I would say that the book definitely covers my accident and recovery but it also goes through some of the demons I battled during my teenage and college years. I hope that my story also shows how my accident helped me to overcome those worries I had in the past. Life was different. The things that seemed important before weren’t so important. I am lucky to be here. I was given a second chance and I am grateful for each day I have to go to work and do all of the little things that were taken for granted previously. I want people to know that you are worth much more than you often give yourself credit for. Each day is a blessing.
Q1. Please introduce yourself so that the readers will get to know you better.
Hello my name is Amber Tamar Harris and I am a full time mom and entrepreneur. I live in Pittsburgh with my four year old.
Q2. What is your inspiration behind your book “Water Your Body, Water The World”?
What inspired me to write this book was my daughter Hayden who is a character in the book. Hayden didn’t like to drink water much so I thought I would write a Children’s book that os colorful, educational and fun to explain the benefits of water.
Q3. When did you realize you want to be an author of Children’s Book?
I realized I wanted to be an author once I had my daughter but I’ve always been inspired to write since I was 12.
Q4. Are you planning to release your next book soon?
I plan to write another book sometime next year.
Q5. For which age group your books are suitable?
The age group for my books are for children ages 0-10 years old.
Q6. What is your favorite Quote?
“The purpose of our lives is to be happy.”
Q7. What do you like the most about your country?
Nothing.
Q8. What suggestion you want to give to parents of little readers regarding a reading habit?
To never give up reading to your children or teaching them. They can learn so much from reading everyday to them.
Q9. What does literary success look like to you?
The future looks very bright as long as I stay on the right path.
Q10. Lastly, who is your inspiration in life and why?
My inspiration in life is making an impact and a difference for parents and children.
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