Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Adam Springsteen and I’ve always enjoyed reading. At the age of about 14, I had a dream of having my own published book. As life went on, I forgot about the dream until I took Creative Writing in college. I wrote my book and then made excuses as to why I couldn’t get it published. Finally, this year (2017), I decided to seek out self publishing and my book hit the market on June 28th, 2017. I’ve always enjoyed writing papers and books in my classes in school.
I have a wife and three kids and enjoy spending time with them playing board games, watching movies and going on vacation. I am a middle child with two brothers. I enjoy playing basketball and football to pass the time. Music is another enjoyment of mine as well. I attend church regularly and have so since I was a kid.
This is my first book and if I can find time, I hope to write a sequel to it.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Awakening Dreams was inspired by situations that I went through in life. Although the same situations don’t appear in the book the things faced are things I faced growing up. Bullying, confusion, doubt and losing my dad when I was 23 were inspirations for writing this book. My teacher, Michael Collins (also an author), was an inspiration as well.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’m straightforward when it comes to writing and don’t really have any unusual writing habits.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Boxcar Children – Gertrude Warner
The Bible
Til We Have Faces – CS Lewis
Lord of The Rings – JRR Tolkien
What are you working on now?
Nothing in the works right now.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I just google different avenues and ways to promote my book. I’m new at this so I’m learning as I go.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Never give up on your dreams and don’t get discouraged if you don’t sell a million copies. Make it fun and enjoyable. Enjoy the moment, it’s a feat to become an author whether self published or a major publisher.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t give up and never quit.
What are you reading now?
Disciplines of A Godly Man
The Bible
What’s next for you as a writer?
I hope to start my second book soon.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Bible
CS Lewis – Til We Have Faces
William Golding – Lord of The Flies
Author Websites and Profiles
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