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Ashraf Haggag

Interview With Author Ashraf Haggag

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
An author of a dynamic collection of fiction and non-fiction books covering the genres of Business &Management, Biography, Culture, Self Development, and Novels. A line of soft read that highlights fundamental principles and guidelines for a wide range of readers seeking knowledge without complexity.
He is the author of the award-winning title “Legends Over Generations” by Tradition UK which was translated into various languages.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Away & Within
Short Spritual Stories

Its a short stories of personal insidents that I came across from my intensive travelling

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I start writing at 3.30 am

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Jim Collins, his book From Good to great

What are you working on now?
I am working on a Novel named
The Grass is not always green

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Social media in General as well as my website
www.collection-of-thoughts.com

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes, Read as much as you possibly can from different literature so you can shape your own writing style

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Focus on your goal and never give up

What are you reading now?
The wonder by Emma Donoghue

What’s next for you as a writer?
Travelling and intensive sport

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Sensei Sarhn

Interview With Author Sensei Sarhn

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Renowned and highly trusted in the 1990s and 2000s for her striking and distinctive flair as a professional photographer, Sarhn photographed four Australian Prime Ministers, immortalised numerous celebrities, and vividly captured a plethora of sporting legends through her lens.

After retiring her camera, Sarhn followed her passion for martial arts into founding a karate dojo, channelling her desire into making a profound and positive impact on the lives of her students. Imparting invaluable life skills such as strength of character, compassion, respect, self-awareness, focus, courage, determination, discipline, and confidence.

Her commitment to empowering the next generation is now vividly captured in her debut novel, ‘Osu,’ where she continues her mission to inspire healthy self-image and resilience in young adults and teenagers.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Inspired to make a positive difference on a wider audience with her empowering martial arts teaching, Sensei Sarhn is the author of the inspirational, coming of age YA novel ‘Osu’. She teaches that great things are possible for all; one doesn’t need to be a magician, vampire, or gifted to do extraordinary things.

“Those who achieve great feats, are not carved from a different stone,

nor are they superhuman.

They just know and do things differently.

All of which can be taught and learnt if one is open”. – Sensei Sarhn

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
“Most of my writing / creative story thinking is done straight after or even during meditating. Even the thought to write a book came to me while meditating. Let me explain:

Battered and bruised, I sat motionless on my couch six years ago. I closed my eyes to dwell amongst the healing of my meditation practice. 20 full contact fights with only 10 seconds break in between each fresh black belt fighter, had pounded my then late 40’s body. Not my mind or spirit, however.

This goal wasn’t about me. What fuelled me forward, were my karate students and my daughter. Proving to them that it could be done despite my age. That great things were possible for all.

Two days after achieving what I set out to do, amongst the peace of my meditative mind, I heard a voice. “Write a book”, the voice said. My response was quick, negative, firm, and vulgar. After all, hadn’t I done enough? The voice in my mind persisted for months, until I surrendered to it’s call.

Determined to inspire healthy self-image, confidence, and self-awareness in young adults and teenagers, I channeled my experiences into writing my gripping novel, ‘Osu’.”

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Authors:

Paulo Coelho
M. Scott Peck
Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Anita Diamant
James Allen
Oscar Wilde
Nedd Brockmann
Lynda Mullaly Hunt
James Nestor
Adam M. Grant
Robert M. Pirsig
Hugh van Cuylenburg

What are you working on now?
Olive is in year twelve and training for the fight of her live, in the sequel to ‘Osu’.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Ask me this question again in 12 months time. 🙂

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Your energy is everything. How you feel at the time of writing is paramount. Remove the stress, self doubt, anxiety and negativity. Focus on feeling good and being kind to yourself. I can highly recommend meditating before writing. Relaxed, have fun and enjoy!

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
I was a young woman when a mentor said “surround yourself with good people.” Simple but profound advice that has served me well.

What are you reading now?
“Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself” by Joe Dispenza

“Build the Life You Want” by Arthur C. Brooks & Oprah Winfrey

“The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron

What’s next for you as a writer?
Writing the sequel to ‘Osu’ and planning the third addition in the series.

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?
* SAS Survival Guide (after all, I am stranded on a deserted island)
* A fish camp cookbook (again if I am stuck, at least I can eat yummy food)
* M. Scott Peck’s book, ‘A Road Less Travelled’ (so I can dwell and ponder his words again)
* Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig (one deep book to ponder all over again)

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ACW stories

Interview With Author ACW stories

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m ACWstories, a writer deeply driven by personal experiences and the desire to connect through storytelling. My journey into writing has been both a refuge and a means of self-expression, leading me to pen a series of deeply personal works. To date, I have written four books, each a part of Luna’s Saga. This series reflects my dedication to exploring themes of trauma, resilience, and healing, offering readers both a glimpse into my own struggles and a message of hope. Writing has allowed me to transform my life experiences into narratives that resonate on a profound level, aiming to make a difference in the lives of those who encounter my stories.
In addition to writing, I am also a poet and visual artist. My poetry captures the nuances of human emotion and experience, often serving as a profound companion to the themes explored in *Luna’s Saga*. Through my artwork, I visually express the emotional landscapes of my stories, offering another layer of depth to the narratives I create.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Emerging from Shadows: Luna’s Fight for Peace. This installment continues Luna’s harrowing journey as she battles a relentless stalker while grappling with her own inner demons in a desperate quest for peace and freedom. The inspiration behind this book stems from a deep desire to portray the relentless struggle for safety and self-empowerment faced by many as they work to reclaim their lives from trauma.

In Emerging from Shadows, I sought to explore the raw, unfiltered experience of fighting for one’s sanity and security against overwhelming odds. Luna’s journey reflects my own experiences with overcoming personal adversities and the resilience needed to confront and surpass such challenges. It’s a story of perseverance and reclaiming strength amidst darkness, aiming to offer readers both a gripping narrative and a sense of solidarity and hope.

Overview of Other Books

Before Emerging from Shadows, I authored three other books in the Luna’s Saga series:

• Echoes of Silence: This foundational book introduces Luna’s journey, setting the stage for the struggles and triumphs to come.
• Surviving the Shadows: A Child’s Journey through Abuse: This raw and honest exploration details Luna’s early experiences with trauma and abuse, offering a profound look at her past.
• Breaking the Shadows: Luna’s Path to Healing: This installment chronicles Luna’s attempts to escape her past horrors while confronting new challenges, illustrating her journey through a dark period of her life.

Each book in the series combines elements of autobiographical fiction, psychological drama, and contemporary fiction, with a strong focus on trauma and recovery. The narratives blend personal experiences with creative storytelling, providing raw and relatable accounts of resilience and hope.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes, I often find inspiration in the quiet hours of the night, which is when I do most of my writing. My workspace isn’t confined to a traditional setting; sometimes, I write outside on my front porch, where the calmness of the night helps me focus and unleash my creativity. I find that the tranquility of these late hours and outdoor spaces helps me dive deeper into the emotional aspects of my stories.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’ve been profoundly influenced by a diverse range of authors and books. Classic literature, with its timeless exploration of the human condition, has always been a source of inspiration. Works like Leo Tolstoy’s *War and Peace* and Virginia Woolf’s *Mrs. Dalloway* have shaped my understanding of narrative depth and character complexity.

Additionally, books that address mental health and personal struggles, such as Sylvia Plath’s *The Bell Jar* and William Styron’s *Darkness Visible*, have deeply resonated with me, providing insight into the challenges of mental health and the importance of breaking stigmas.

Fantasy literature, with its imaginative realms and emotional resonance, has also played a significant role in shaping my creative approach. Authors like J.K. Rowling and Neil Gaiman have influenced my storytelling by demonstrating how fantasy can be used to explore real-life themes in a captivating way.

What are you working on now?
I am currently working on the continuation of Luna’s Saga, which will further explore Luna’s evolving journey. This upcoming addition promises to delve even deeper into themes of resilience, healing, and personal growth. I’m excited to share new stories and characters that will continue to build on the foundation laid by the previous books.

Additionally, I’m contemplating a poetry project that would bring together some of my most evocative and reflective works. This potential book of poetry aims to offer another layer of depth and introspection, complementing the themes explored in Luna’s Saga. The poetry will provide a more intimate look at the emotional landscapes and personal reflections that shape my writing.

I’m eager to continue expanding Luna’s world and sharing these new creative endeavors with readers, offering both a continuation of her story and new artistic expressions of the themes that resonate deeply with me.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
One of the most effective methods I’ve found for promoting my books is utilizing social media platforms, particularly Instagram and TikTok. These platforms allow me to connect directly with readers and share engaging content related to my books, such as behind-the-scenes glimpses into my writing process, snippets of my poetry, and visual art that complements my stories.

In addition, having a well-maintained website with a dedicated blog section is invaluable. It serves as a central hub for readers to learn about my books, access purchase links, and stay updated on upcoming projects. Platforms like Linktree are also useful for consolidating all my promotional links into one easy-to-navigate location, which simplifies the process for readers to find and buy my books.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Absolutely! Here’s some advice for new authors:

1. Write Regularly: Develop a consistent writing routine that works for you, even if it’s just a small amount each day. Consistency helps build momentum and discipline.
2. Read Widely: Explore different genres, styles, and authors. This exposure will broaden your understanding of storytelling techniques and inspire your own writing.
3. Embrace Revisions: Writing is rewriting. Don’t be afraid to make significant changes to your work. The revision process is where your story truly takes shape.
4. Seek Feedback: Share your work with trusted friends, writing groups, or mentors. Constructive criticism can provide valuable insights and help you improve your craft.
5. Build an Online Presence: Start building your author platform early. Engage with readers and other writers on social media, maintain a professional website, and consider starting a blog to share your journey.
6. Stay Persistent: The path to publication can be long and filled with rejections. Stay persistent, keep honing your skills, and remember that each setback is a learning opportunity.
7. Take Care of Yourself: Writing can be emotionally demanding. Make sure to balance your writing with self-care and activities that rejuvenate you.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I’ve ever heard is to “write what you know, but also explore what you don’t.” This approach encourages authenticity and depth in your writing while pushing you to expand your creative boundaries. It reminds me that my personal experiences are valuable, but it’s equally important to challenge myself by delving into new perspectives and ideas. This balance between familiarity and exploration helps create more engaging and multifaceted stories.

What are you reading now?
Currently, I’m reading a blend of genres to keep my creative juices flowing. I’m diving into a classic novel to savor its timeless storytelling, exploring a non-fiction book on mental health to deepen my understanding of the subject, and indulging in a fantasy novel to escape into a different world. This mix helps me stay inspired and brings a diverse range of perspectives into my own writing.

What’s next for you as a writer?
As I move forward, I’m excited to continue expanding *Luna’s Saga* with a new installment that delves deeper into Luna’s journey. Additionally, I’m working on a poetry collection that will explore themes of healing and resilience, complementing the emotional landscapes of my fiction. My goal is to continue creating work that resonates deeply with readers and offers a sense of connection and hope.

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?
If I were stranded on a desert island and could bring only a few books, I’d choose:

1. “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee – For its profound exploration of human nature and moral courage.
2. “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare” – To have a diverse range of plays and sonnets for endless literary richness.
3. “One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel García Márquez – For its magical realism and deeply immersive storytelling.
4. “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger – To reflect on the complexities of adolescence and identity.

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K. R. Solberg

Interview With Author K. R. Solberg

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a northwoods (Wisconsin) wordsmith who really just wants to sip coffee in front of a fireplace while the snow piles up outside. I’m a lifelong fantasy reader and day dreamer who has been writing with my mom (C R Jacobson) since I was 15 (so, so long ago). Our co-writing started as an attempt for a frustrated mom and an angsty teenage girl to understand each other better.
We ended up with The Palimar Saga, an epic flintlock fantasy series centering on a family of smugglers caught up in a conflict between a cult of immortals and a mysterious godkiller. Book one, Remnant, and a prequel novella, The Smuggler’s Deal, are available now, with book two coming in early 2025.
We have the other two novels in the series written or outlined and several companion novellas planned.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Remnant, The Palimar Saga: Book One is a flintlock fantasy inspired by our desire to feature a family in an epic story and to subvert the immortality trope by exploring the consequences of flawed mortal people cheating death. The world and stories of Palimar draw inspiration from unique series like The Powder Mage Trilogy, classic masterpieces like The Lord of the Rings, and incorporate intrigue, mystery, heists, romance, and epic battles.
It’s been described as Castlevania meets the French Revolution, but with immortals instead of vampires.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
This is possibly the one area of my life where I’m incredibly normal. I will occasionally spring out of bed at odd hours to write down an idea or dialogue thread. But as I progress in my writing career, I find I don’t need to stress over losing that great idea at 3am because the good inspirations tend to stick around.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I was raised by Tolkien nerds, so Middle Earth lives deep in my heart. I’ve always been enamored with the sparce prose of Hemingway and the deep symbolism and moral ponderings of myth and fairy tale traditions. I love the character voice in Joe Abercrombie’s writing and the unique fantasy worldbuilding of Brandon Sanderson and Brian McClellan.
I draw much inspiration from spy thrillers by authors like John Le Carré and the literary depth of classics like The Divine Comedy, The Black Cauldron, The Once and Future King, and A Wizard of Earthsea.

What are you working on now?
As of the fall of 2024, I’m working with my mom/co-author to implement feedback from our editor on book two of The Palimar Saga. I’m also drafting a companion novella that takes place between the end of book one, Remnant, and the beginning of book two.
These are my deadline-driven projects. I’m always chipping away at the manuscripts for the other two books in the series, outlining possible novellas to go with them, and even brainstorming a future series set in the same universe.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
We have a beautiful website, palimarsaga.com, where you can find all things related to our books. To my great surprise, and despite my lackluster efforts, I’ve made great reader connections on social platforms like TikTok and Instagram. But of course, word of mouth has and will always be an author’s greatest friend.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Please, for the good of your story and the joy of your reader, get your work professionally edited. I have a degree in writing. My co-author is a college English professor of 41 years. We’re very good at producing polished writing, and we still need an editor—because we’re human. No one is an exception. The level of editing will vary, but you’ll thank yourself down the road.
Also, decide early on what success means for you, put together a written (but flexible) marketing plan, and don’t fall into the comparison trap, especially on social media.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
You’re not an exception to the rule until you’ve understood the rule and earned your right to break it well.

What are you reading now?
I’m reading Paragon Exordium by Mikel Milwasel, a fellow indie fantasy author, and am utterly enthralled. It’s an apocalyptic fantasy centering on a town in southern Georgia and has been described as Lord of the Rings meets Band of Brothers. The comparison tracks. The characters are engaging, and world building is beautifully bizarre, and the plot keeps you on the edge of your seat.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Other than continuing to write books, I have two main goals as a writer: (1) to work out a sustainable marketing plan that engages readers but doesn’t drain all my time and sanity, and (2) to give back to the author and reader community in a meaningful way out of the overflow of my passion for stories and the lessons I’ve learned as a creative entrepreneur.

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?
Not that I would last long enough on a dessert island to read these, but here’s what I would bring: (1) a bible—not just because it’s the “Sunday school” option, but it’s one of the largest and oldest collections of literature with just about every genre, including narrative and poetry, that have shaped the course of human history, thought, ethics, and culture around the world. (2) I’d take Gary Paulsen’s The Hatchet because Brian’s journey of survival in that book might be comforting…and maybe helpful. And (3) I would have Douglas Adam’s Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, because being trapped and starving in the sun with any amount of grace and sanity on my part would require a little absurdity, and I’d rather die laughing than crying.

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Skye Alexander

Interview With Author Skye Alexander

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m the author of nearly 50 fiction and nonfiction books, many in the mind-body-spirit field. I also write the Lizzie Crane Jazz Age mystery series. My stories have appeared in anthologies internationally and my work has been translated into 15 languages.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The fourth in my mystery series, Running in the Shadows, just came out this month (August 2024). It’s set in Salem, Boston, and Gloucester Massachusetts in March 1926 and is an intriguing story of art forgery and theft. Because I’m an artist, the topic has always fascinated me. I also enjoyed writing this book because I lived in those three cities for 31 years and have been to all the places mentioned in it.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t think so. My writing life is a lot like that of many other writers. I’m serious about my work and write regularly, but I don’t have a fixed schedule and if I miss a day or two I don’t feel guilty. Because I write historical mysteries, I do a ton of research that people who write contemporary novels don’t necessarily need to do.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Nearly every book I read influences me in some way. Some of my favorite authors are William Faulkner, John Steinbeck, Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Mark Twain, Jane Austen, Harper Lee, Cormac McCarthy, Dennis Lehane, Neil Gaiman, Jodi Picoult, Philippa Gregory, Anita Shreve, Ann Padchett, Richard Russo, Lisa Scottoline, and that’s just scratching the surface of fiction writers.

What are you working on now?
I just finished the first draft of the sixth novel in my Lizzie Crane mystery series. It’s resting while I do marketing for Running in the Shadows (the fourth in the series). In a month or so, I’ll go back to it and do a rewrite.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I like doing guest posts and interviews for blogs, about topics related to historical mysteries. I also enjoy personal interviews, speaking at libraries, and talking to book clubs. In addition, I do some kind of old-school stuff, including sending out postcards about my novels to bookstores, libraries, historical societies, and places that are mentioned in my books.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up. This is a difficult field to succeed in and the authors who do work very hard at it. Don’t expect to write a bestseller during a two-week vacation. It takes time and effort to develop your craft–it’s like playing the piano or running a marathon, the more you work at it, the better you’ll get.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Exactly what I just advised new authors to do.

What are you reading now?
This week: Hard Rain, by Samantha Jayne Allen; Personal History, by Katharine Graham; Essence & Alchemy, by Mandy Aftel; Emmanuel’s Book, by Pat Rodegast and Judith Stanton; The House at Pooh Corner, by A.A. Milne–and like most writers I know, I have stacks of books waiting in line.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Rewriting the sixth novel in my mystery series.

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?
That’s a very difficult decision. One would be The Gift, by Hafiz. Maybe The Places that Scare You, by Pema Chodron.

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Theo Kapodistrias

Interview With Author Theo Kapodistrias

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Theo Kapodistrias and I live in Hobart, Tasmania. My background is that I’m a corporate lawyer and also run a business as a speaker, coach, MC and author where I help people to speak up, show up, and make an impact with their voice and words. I’m also the Executive Director, Licensee, and Curator at TEDxHobart. I’ve written one book and it was published in June 2024. My book is titled ‘A Way With Words’.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My book is called ‘A Way With Words’. The work I do in my business inspired the book, where I wanted to create an easy and accessible resource for individuals who want to improve their communication (especially their presentation) skills. My book focuses on my 5 C methodology – clarity, conciseness, confidence, creativity and connection to give readers the essential skills and tools for effective communication regardless of the chosen method.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write anywhere and at any time. I know many people are creatures of habit but I prefer to write when I feel inspired! I’ve always loved sitting in cafes and writing with a coffee.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
There are so many incredible books.

Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss is a favourite because of the practical nature and the stories that are interweaved throughout.

TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking by Chris Anderson is a great resource that helped inspire me on my TEDx journey.

There are a range of fiction authors that I love as well. Jane Harper, Gillian Flynn, and George Orwell to name a few.

What are you working on now?
I’m working on a program to help people to implement some of the lessons and tools from the book. Although A Way With Words is a really practical text, I understand that people love to learn in different ways and I’d like to help in that way.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
GoodReads is a wonderful way to introduce your book to new fans.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
It’s important to say yes to opportunities that align with you and your vision.

What are you reading now?
Yellowface by R.F Kuang and Someone Has To Be The Most Expensive, Why Not Make It You? by Andrew Griffiths

What’s next for you as a writer?
Who knows! I’m only new to the space and enjoying the adventure so far!

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?
Ha! I’d probably take 4 empty and large notebooks and a heap of pens and journal everything. Maybe create a whole series of short stories.

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Tim Nash

Interview With Author Tim Nash

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Tim Nash, I enjoy crafting spine-chilling tales that blend the futuristic unknown of Science Fiction with the eerie realms of horror. I currently have 12 books published. I bring you into worlds filled with a unique fusion of science fiction and horror, creating nightmarish worlds that linger long after the final chapter. I have grown up on a steady diet of classic science fiction and horror, which at the time many were new and just released. I was born on Halloween Night at 8 pm and have become part of the horror and science fiction genre ever since.

Discover the thrilling worlds of my Sci-Fi and Horror, where imaginative futures collide with spine-chilling mysteries. I dive into futuristic realms filled with advanced technology and alien encounters, or explore dark, eerie landscapes.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Warhawks 2 : Nepus Menace
A ruthless empire teeters on the brink of galactic domination, and the Milky Way is their next target. The Nepus—a fearsome warrior race known for their relentless conquests—launches an invasion that threatens to engulf two distant worlds in a desperate fight for survival. As the galaxy faces annihilation, a fragile alliance forms in the fires of resistance, but the odds are bleak. WarHawks 2 – Nepus Menace is a high-stakes sci-fi epic where the fate of humanity and its allies hangs in the balance, and victory may demand the ultimate sacrifice. It is part of a trilogy series.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really but thanks for asking.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I draw inspiration from Ray Bradbury for his weaving stories into short stories which launch you into another way of seeing things around you. In his TV show opening he explains how he begins his writing by looking around and finding what is interesting today. H.P. Lovecraft for his cosmic horror, Stephen King style for writing in thought provoking ways, and Mary Shelley for the way she fused science and terror.

What are you working on now?
I am working on my WarHawks 3 Trilogy final book for release in December 2024.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have my YouTube channel, my Facebook channel and Allauthor site.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write what scares you. If you’re genuinely frightened by what you’re putting on the page, that fear will translate to your readers. For Science fiction dream big, create grand locations and fill it with characters you enjoy reading about.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” It’s a reminder to focus on the present moment, use the resources at hand, and take action rather than waiting for perfect conditions. It emphasizes resilience, resourcefulness, and the importance of making the best out of any situation.

What are you reading now?
I am reading non eat the moment

What’s next for you as a writer?
I am focused on Teen Short Story Science fiction stories. The kinds that teens can read at lunch break in school.

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?
one on survival – one on seafood recipes – one on prayer

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Gary R. Beebe Jr.

Interview With Author Gary R. Beebe Jr.

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written two books. The first is an autobiography, but told more like a fictional story with me as the primary character. I wrote the book because enough people asked me to write my story. It was written while living in the seclusion of a yoga ashram in southern India over a period of 6 months and is a journey of the soul. The second book is a science fiction novel examining the comedy and tragedy of the human condition through the eyes of sometimes benevolent aliens trying to save their reality television series about the Earth.

My wife tells me I have a vivid imagination, and I guess that is true. I enjoy playing ice hockey and practicing yoga and also referee hockey from time to time. I also play guitar. My favorite pastime is trying to expand my spiritual self-awareness, which I have found to be a never ending journey.

I have spent my working life in the exciting business world of accounting and finance for technology companies, but I would much rather be telling funny stories.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Caution Earth is my latest book. It was inspired by my observations of the human condition combined with many years of in depth self study. We humans are all the same, yet we allow our circumstances to drive us into a perception of terminal uniqueness. I have found through experience that every problem I have had in my life can be attributed to one problem, and that issue just manifests itself in many different circumstances, blinding me to the truth. I thought this theme could be explored through the eyes of more advanced aliens, who have a detachment from the human condition.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really. My process is usually that anything I write is written in my head well before it hits the computer screen, making the writing process a manner of following a pre-determined story arc. Caution Earth had been in my head for about 6-7 years before I sat down and wrote it. A couple of the scenes in the book are adapted from blog posts or short stories that I wrote 12-15 years ago.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I grew up reading mostly the fantasy genre. I love Tolkien. I also love Douglas Adams and the Hitchhikers Guide. Well, all his books for that matter. I love his sense of humor and how he uses absurdity to point out the human condition. I read and study philosophy and loved Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Pirsig. I am a student of the ancient teachings of Yoga and the specifically the underlying philosophy. I have read so much throughout the years that it is hard to keep everything sorted in my head.

What are you working on now?
I am about to start working on 20,000 Oms and a Cup of Chai, which is my first book. I am going to give it a re-read and release a version two of it next year.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am new to book promotion so I am not sure I can give a good answer to this question.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write for the love of creating the story. Expectations are resentments waiting to happen.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Do it now. My yoga teacher in India ran around saying this all the time. Take action.

What are you reading now?
I am reading a book on the psychology of stock options trading called The Mental Game of Trading by Jared Tendler. The psychology of the stock market and trading has always been fascinating to me.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I have some ideas floating around in my head. I am not yet a full time writer so I have to write when I have the space to do so.

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 first book I would bring is “How to Escape from Being Stranded on a Desert Island” – I am not sure if this has been written yet but it would be useful.

Then I would bring Hitchhiker’s Guide, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

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Tom Maremaa

Interview With Author Tom Maremaa

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a writer, coder and storyteller living in Silicon Valley, California. I’m the author of 18 novels and novellas, as well as some non-fiction. technical works, plus plays. I wrote my first novel when I was fourteen years old as a middle school assignment. That gave me a taste for fiction, but I had a long, long way to go before I could produce another one. In my salad days, I worked as a journalist, later a software developer, and now as a software engineer for a tech company where I own the language for all the technical content that appears publicly on our company’s website. Right-brain, left-brain, one for technical work, the other for imaginative fiction. Both worlds of consciousness intersect and learn from each other.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest work is I, Michelangelo. As it happened, I was working on another novel when I, Michelangelo, came on to me unexpectedly with a surge of remembered emotion and passion. I knew then I had to give it voice, listen to the characters and allow the novel to write itself without a huge amount of interference on my part, at least not consciously.
Passion always dictates form and in this case the form was not generic fiction but something entirely original in voice and storytelling. The account of a man who teaches middle school, then loses his job and his pregnant wife in a hit-and-run accident, and breaks bad with a criminal enterprise to support his young son and rebuild his life and family was strong enough to have a life of its own. It felt like a story that had to be written, although I never envisioned telling it from so many different points of view. It was a technique I had never employed before in my previous works of fiction, and felt strange at first, yet appropriate to the narrative. These things happen, I realized: you start on one book and another surfaces and makes itself known and demands to be written.
Oddly enough, on walks and while lying in bed at night I kept reciting the lines from Eliot’s Prufrock, which have always haunted my imagination:

In the room the women come and go
Talking of Michelangelo

Why? And who was this Michelangelo? And then right there, the character of Michelangelo D’Antoni emerged, almost full blown. He began to walk around our house from room to room, smiling and laughing a bit, and even accompanying my wife and I on our walks outside to catch a breath of fresh air. He seemed friendly and engaging, a decent fellow, with a lot on his mind. He also seemed to have a dark side. Once characters step inside your house, they almost become family and you begin to treat them as such. Memory knows and knowing remembers: I had grown up with a lot of Italian kids in my old neighborhood and particularly in school and knew them well, loved playing kids’ games with them, hanging out, talking about girls and sports, and getting a pretty good feel for how they thought and acted and what they seemed to want from life. The mystery to be solved was what they had all become, in time, as they grew older and took on life’s myriad burdens and sorrows. What happens to a man like Michelangelo D’Antoni? He makes certain choices with his life and suddenly finds himself in the thick of a plot to take him out by a force he barely comprehends. All the while he is trying to bond with his young son Gio who has turned sixteen and is feeling his oats, running a bit wild, challenging the father’s dominance and control. As I read the biographies of Michelangelo the painter and sculptor, I noted the same conflicts and struggles with fathers, both his own and the Holy Fathers who sat in their papal thrones in the sixteenth century in Florence and Rome.
And then there was this thing about Florence. I felt compelled to add to the story the events of the young sculptor’s life, particularly the creation of the statue of David and the painting of the Sistine Chapel.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Habits? I write spontaneously, without an outline, without notes, only a rough idea in my head as to what I want say in a particular scene or section of the narrative. I write discover what I don’t know, what comes to me from some othe place than my day-to-day conscious activities. I write when I can hear and feel what my characters are hearing and feeling. I go for a streak, as Ken Kesey once told me you should do. You write and write and see what happens. Sometimes it’s good, sometimes not. You can always edit the content later, recast the narrative or pull it in a different direction. I shoot for one hour per day without interruption. I ask my wife not to interrupt me during that hour, not word, not a phone or text message that might distract me. Head down, letting the word flow, not judging if they’re good or bad (that comes later with editing). Speaking of editing, I let that happen after I’ve got a first draft that I think I can live with. Then I ask my critic to step up and make his or her voice heard. It’s a lot like playing tennis spontaneously on the court, hitting your shots without thinking, allowing your body and mind to reflex and react to the shot as it wants without pre-judging. I mention tennis because I come out that sport, I was a junior champion, played in college, played in Europe, later taught tennis, and even later than that created the first tennis game/simulation for the Macintosh, called Grand Slam. The sport has been good to me, and often when folks ask about my writing, I say, Well, I happen to be a tennis player who happens to write.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Right now, my major influence is Orhan Pamuk, the great Turkish writer. He’s a master I’ve learned from with every novel he’s produced. Other influences include Bolano and his genius work, 2666, plus J.M. Coetzee and of course, my early influences, like Joyce, Pynchon, Nabokov, Barth, Kesey, Franzen, among others.

What are you working on now?
I’m working on recovering from my latest novel, I, MICHELANGELO, which absorbed my energies for over a year. And I working on recovering from a bad accident I sustained on the tennis court.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Author interviews, my website: tommaremaa.com, reviews if I can get them. Compulsive Reader (their website) has been a good source for interviews.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice is simple enough. Read madly when you have a chance all the works of the masters, like Tolstoi, Dostoevki, Joyce, Nabokov, Fitzgerald, Hemingway, et al. Select your own list of masters. Then take a deep breath and let go of those masters. You won’t need them. Write to discover. Your writing will be as true and deep as you’re feeling when it’s running truest and deepest, so advised Gertrude Stein.

Mix up your genres. Remember, each genre has a formula that readers love. If you know that formula, you can keep producing the same work over and over again, if that’s your goal. It’s also a recipe for burnout. After a half dozen genre works, you’ll see that you’re repeating yourself. You won’t be happy. Or maybe you will be because you’re delivering what you know readers will like. That’s OK, but not for every writer, particularly if your goal is to produce work that’s original, provocative, or visionary.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t become a writer. Become a teacher who writes, or a doctor who writes, a software engineer who writes, a world traveler who writes. If you allow writing to become your only source of income, you’ll struggle to survive in a brutally competitive world of the arts.

What are you reading now?
I’m reading 3 books currently: 1776, by David McClough; City of Djinnes, a Year in Delhi by William Dalrymple, and for the third time, my great favorite: The Unbearable Lightness of Being, by Milan Kundera. Each time through that work, I discover new insights, a greater understanding of human nature, why we do what we do, and who we are. My eyes pop wide open and see things I hadn’t really seen before, and make connections with historical events I hadn’t thought of before.

What’s next for you as a writer?
What’s next? I wish I knew. I continue to work full-time in Silicon Valley as a software engineer and technical writer. I write imaginatively at night and on weekends when time allows. I don’t push it. Whatever comes, I trust will be what I need to write next, especially if the characters are engaging enough to hold my interest, and the interest of my readers.

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?
Ulysses, the poetry of T.S. Eliot, and 2666 by Roberto Bolano. Those works should keep me busy for a long, long time, as I soak up the language and see the world as I haven’t see it before. Maybe I should bring one or two of own novels to that fabled island, but frankly, I don’t like to re-read my own work and never do.

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Lowell Neely

Interview With Author Lowell Neely

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I retired in 2017 and in 2020 during the covid shut down I taught my grand children about the book of Revelation. From this experience I wrote three books. One is called “Understanding the Revelation” with a Bible study by the same name. I wrote a spin off book named “As in the Days of Noah” These books can be purchased on Amazon or down loaded on your nook.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My last book is called “As in the Days of Noah”. In order to understand this statement you have to understand both the book of Genesis and John’s Revelation. In order to understand Genesis you need to know what negative causes effected Noah’s generation. Then compare it to what is going wrong with our generation. I got inspired when I found out that Noah’s generation was having an increase in technology just like we are today. This book explains why both of these end time generations have the same escalation of technology.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
In both of my books, I awoke around three in the morning and while praying I got a guidance, that gave me a chatper to write. It took me about one or two weeks to write a chapter. I thought that my first book was a one and done. I was surprised when I wrote the second and third books.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Jesus, Moses, Paul, and Enouch were the main authors that influenced me. Understanding not only their writings but also their generational influences allows me to understand the future. I found John’s Revelations is actually a history book for the end time generation. This allows us to identify where we are in requards to our own future.

What are you working on now?
I have no future projects at this time.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have only used my publishers advertiseing to promote my books and they haven’t been that successful to this point.

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?
Bible and a copy of the ancient scrolls that the priest and Jesus studied from.

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Lowell Neely

Interview With Author Lowell Neely

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am retired Avionic technician that has spent the last 20 years reading and understanding the first (Genesis) and the last ( Revelation) books of the Bible. During the covid shut down, I was ask by my daughter, to teach my grand children about the book of Revelations. After the shut down I took the notes and wrote the book “Understanding the Revelation”, and a bible study by the same name. I now have written three book all explaining the end times and what events you will be see so you can idenify when and how our Lord will return.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My last book is a combination of the two books Genesis and Revelation, it has the title “As in the time of Noah”. It come from the book of Mathew 24:37. I explain to the reader how our present times have been influenced by Heavenly knowledge as it was in the time of Noah. It explains the warnings God has given us so you can form a time line to understand his time to return to this earth.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
As I wrote this book the Lord would give me a subject that I would research and write about the subject.. When I finished He would give me the next chapter. I don’t know if this is unusual but it was for me.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Paul’s, John’s and Moses writing in the Bible. Plus the ancient writing of Enoch, Tasher and Jubliees.

What are you working on now?
Nothing at this time.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Have not promoted these books

What are you reading now?
The Bible

What’s next for you as a writer?
I have always thought it was a one and done. But I have now written three books so maybe not. I have found by putting my thoughts on paper it made me categorize and give a deeper understand of my own knowledge.

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 and the ancient writing from the old jewish scrolls..

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Tony Brassell

Interview With Author Tony Brassell

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Tony Brassell, and I am based in Guernsey in the Channel Islands, between England and France. I am supposed to be retired but things haven’t quite worked out that way. There always seems to be something to do. When I’m not writing you can often find me working in my daughter’s craft shop. I have written nine novels and am working on number ten. My latest book is currently going through a final edit and I hope it will be live on Amazon by the end of August 2024.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The latest Novel is called GULL and it is the third in my DI Karen Dee detective series. Karen is based in Sunderland, a city in the Northeast of England. My wife is from Sunderland, and we lived there through Covid for a period of three years before moving back to Guernsey at the beginning of 2023. GULL is the ancient Norse word for gold and the story is inspired by some magical time spent on and around Lindisfarne off the coast of Northumberland.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I hear that writers often plan their stories before they start writing. I can’t seem to work like that. The words just flow and where they come from, who knows. My wife never ceases to be amazed at the things I write about. Although she does recognise many of the elements in my books as they often relate to the time we spent in Sunderland and all the places we visited while we lived there.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I tend to read science fiction so there is no direct influence there for my Guernsey trilogy or my detective series. I do occasionally read Lee Child and in science fiction I love the works of Ryk Brown and Christopher Nuttall. When my father was alive, we did share a love for adventure stories written by Clive Cussler. The first book I remember reading was the Kon Tiki Expedition by Thor Heyerdahl. I think that is responsible for instilling in me a sense of wonder in the world and the urge to see as much of it as I can.

What are you working on now?
I have a few irons in the fire, but as my wife often reminds me, I should focus on one job at a time. I have a third science fiction book on the go, which is nearly a third of the way through, so that’s the prime candidate, although I have another strong idea for a fourth DI Karen Dee book which is niggling at me. I would also like to spend time on a memoire but somehow that always seems to end up at the bottom of my to do list. I am always refining my work and revisiting my novels. I am currently working with a designer on a new cover for my book Journey Home.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Sadly, this is where I tend to fall down. Despite having a career in Marketing, promoting myself is not something I am comfortable with. I tried to put my work in front of a couple of publishers, but that was long after I started writing. I did not have any success. I do sell my Guernsey books locally to locals and visitors through three local shops, which is good, and of course they are all on Amazon. I am giving the Awesome Gang a go and hope that will prove a good avenue. I have tried Amazon promotions and Bookbub in the past with limited success.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
I am lucky that I don’t need to earn a living from my books. I would love to have a decent income, don’t get me wrong, but I don’t treat it as a job which I guess is where I am going wrong. What I do enjoy is the process and the escapism of writing. If you don’t enjoy it, then I would suggest this isn’t something you should be doing. I can spend months, writing and then honing a book until it is ready to go live, for little or no return. If that is something you don’t want to do, then focus on the day job. I get so excited about one sale, or someone reading my books through Kindle and love the idea that somewhere out there someone is reading my words. If they leave me a good rating, then I am over the moon.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
I’ll give you four:
1. Don’t be upset by negative ratings. There are people out there who will be more than happy to denigrate your work. They don’t understand the toil and love that goes into writing. If they did, they would never give you a low number in the star’s column. If I don’t like a book, I won’t give a review.
2. Read you book out loud before you publish it. You will find loads of mistakes that way. Word has a read out loud option in their review section.
3. If you can afford it, get a professional to design your book cover. They say never judge a book by its cover, but believe me, if the cover looks bad, it won’t sell.
4. Enjoy your writing. Everyone has a story to tell, so they say. Just don’t leave it too late. Tomorrow is never promised, and procrastination has been the death of many a good book.

What are you reading now?
Funnily enough I am reading my latest book – GULL. I am a great believer in reading your own books as if you didn’t write them. I have a pad next to me and am constantly making adjustments to the text as I go through. I will be returning to the next Ryk Brown as soon as I am done.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I think seeing one of my books on screen, either as a series or as a film would be the icing on the cake. I have heard that someone was considering my first book, Ten Days One Guernsey Summer, for a movie and that would be a dream come true. More novels of course would be great and getting that Memoire off the ground would probably be a good end to my career, if I ever feel the need to stop.

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?
I think I would have to have my favourite book, the Kon Tiki Expedition. War and Peace would be great and would keep me busy. 2001, A Space Odyssey would fill my Science Fiction needs and my first book, to remind me who I am and where I came from. I would happily pass away with that novel in my hands.

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C.S. Fuqua

Interview With Author C.S. Fuqua

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
With more than twenty published books, I specialize in poetry, DF/SF/H and literary fiction, and music-related nonfiction, and in Native American flute, world jazz, new age, and Americana music. My published books include Fatherhood ~ Poems of Parenthood, Big Daddy’s Fast-Past Gadget, Native American Flute ~ A Comprehensive Guide, Muscle Shoals ~ The Hit Capital’s Heyday & Beyond, and White Trash & Southern ~ Collected Poems, among others. My work has appeared widely in publications as diverse as The Christian Science Monitor, Honolulu Magazine, The Writer, Cemetery Dance, Main Street Rag, and Year’s Best Horror Stories. Please visit his websites at http://csfuqua.com and http://csfuqua.bandcamp.com.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Structured Madness is the latest book, published by Tuxtails Publishing LLC. In the 1990s, I began researching the histories and structures of the myriad of poetry formats, both familiar and unfamiliar from cultures around the world. I found that most modern, strictly structured poems tend toward dated language and topics. So, during the pandemic lockdown, I challenged myself to combining traditional formats with modern language and themes. The result is Structured Madness ~ New Poems in Traditional Formats, a collection of 80 previously unpublished poems that explore modern relationships and themes in traditional and modern poetic formats, from the sestina and Shakespearean sonnet to the magic 9, haiku, and luc bat, as well as many others.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Many, including Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., Raymond Carver, Carson McCullers, Flannery O’Connor, Shel Silverstein, J.D. Salinger, George Orwell, Graham Greene, Nikki Giovanni, Conan Doyle, Walter M. Miller, Jr., Anthony Burgess, William Soroyan, and Alice Sebold, among numerous others.

What are you working on now?
A mystery novel, set in New Mexico in the mid-1920s, and a children’s book.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have no idea. My expertise is in writing, but effective marketing remains a mystery to me.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Take advice with a grain of salt. Be true to yourself. Do your best, but strive to do better. Live in the moment by celebrating those who believe in and accompany you on your journey. Persist.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t take it too seriously.

What are you reading now?
Rereading Conan Doyle’s The Sign of Four, Miller’s A Canticle for Leibowitz, and Vonnegut’s God Bless You, Mr Rosewater.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Completing the mystery novel and children’s book.

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 Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
Cat’s Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut
All of Us by Raymond Carver

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Sunday Nwachukwu

Interview With Author Sunday Nwachukwu

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Sunday Nwachukwu is a Nigerian author possessed with an overmastering love for God, His word, and for men as well. I was privileged to be saved very early in life, however, I never knew what it really meant to be saved and born again – just a casual churchgoer. Not until at age 17 when I mysteriously fell sick and couldn’t stand on my two feet much less walking: just bedridden. I was taken to different hospitals for diagnosis and possible treatment, nevertheless, I was never diagnosed of anything, nor did I get any better with their treatments.
Consequently, we resorted to prayer houses. However, for all our itinerancy from one prayer house to another, I was never healed. My mum and I were really disappointed and frustrated about the whole situation. The God whom we believed was our last hope, we thought had failed us. Therefore, at the suggestion of many, we took to traditional medication. Yet, for all their efforts I wasn’t any better nor cured. I was brought home and dumped counting down to the day I would die, as all hopes were lost.

However, right there on the sick bed it dawned on me that there is really no help anywhere but in Gods. There and then, I began to build a personal relationship with God. Aftermath to this, rather than dying off in a matter of days as was expected, I rather began to do the things I coudn’t do. I began to stand up, and taking few steps. My speech became audible and distinct.

One Saturday evening, I told my mother, tomorrow, I’m going to church with you. Therefore, on Sunday, my mother took me to church. Everyone was startled at seeing me. When it was time for testimony, I startled everyone the more: I raised up my hands among those who had testimonies and was given the microphone to testify. I was allowed to testify sitting down where I was. I said, “I wanted to thank God because everything he had said in His word was nothing but true; and that as He says them, that’s how He was doing it for me.” It wasn’t really what I said that startled everyone; it was the firmness of my voice as I said it. Most of them had visited me and knew that I spoke but gutturally and indistinctly. But now I clang like a cymbal.

After the service of that day, I went home and couldn’t sit down again much less standing up for the next three days. My waist and backbones were all out of joint and very painful: I had sat for longer than I was used to in the church. However, I still persisted and went again the next Sunday, and continually. By simply meditating and acting on the word of God, I kept on crawling out of my ugly shell by the day. That was how I fell in love with God and His word. I became a word addict.

Having lived through dying places by dependence on the word of God, I am the most enthusiastic person on earth to make an expose of the endless treasures in the word of God. Because I believe that, the supposed impossibilities in men’s life are but sonorous gongs of attestation to the depth of their ignorance of God. And, Fortunate enough, one of my favorite means of communication is writing. I finished my first book as far back as 2019, October 15, to be precise. At that time, I wasn’t even thinking about publishing. I just continued writing other ones.

When I eventually started seeking to publish, it was daunting. In fact, I didn’t find my way, as I didn’t have the money required by traditional publishers. I tried approaching gospel ministers, whom I knew have a publishing press for help. However, I was never even opportune to see any of them much less having their help. Nonetheless, I persisted to search. Eventually I stumbled over amazon kdp. Now I have published my first books titled THE NEW CREATION: Recreated & Fitted to Fulfill Purpose. The second one titled, THE FAITH WAY, is on the way. It will be out in a matter of weeks. Moreover, I still have nine other books to publish. And I’m still writing more.

All my works fall between Christian nonfictions and fictions. Therefore, I will encourage all lovers of these genres to stay hooked for the best.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is titled “ASCENSION.”

I came across some people who believed that They were so down that there is no way they can rise. Then as i was meditating, the Spirit of God opened the eyes of my heart to see that The Lord Jesus Christ Was dead, and buried – what could be described as the bottom of nadir – yet God was able to take Him to the apex of all heights through a means called “ASCENSION.” That’s to got inspired to share to the world a way to the upper-most even when they are down-most.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Well, nothing much unusual apart from the fact that whenever I kick start any chapter or topic of my writing, I must finish it. I can’t leave a chapter or topic I am working on half way to do any other thing; not even to eat (unless I couldn’t finish it in a day). I ensure that i pour out all my thoughts before I stop. And if I want to start a chapter or topic I envisage that I cannot be able to finish in a day, I ensure that I start it when I will have the estimated number of days at a stretch to work on it without engaging in any other activity.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Two authors whose writings have had the greatest impact on my life are Kenneth E Hagin and E W Kenyon.

What are you working on now?
I am working on “ULTIMATUM,” a christian fiction.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I believe that the most effective way to market my books is delivering it to the emails of the readers.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Be original. You might be inspired by someone; but never try to copy anyone. Even if your style is outre, continue with it; don’t try to follow convention. Human mimicry is the surest path to mediocrity!

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Sincerity makes the least person more valuable than the most talented hypocrite.” C H Spurgeon.

What are you reading now?
Faith Bible Study Course by Kenneth E Hagin

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?
My Bible, Faith Bible Study Course by Kenneth E Hagin, The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan, and The Enemy Called Average By John Mason.

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Levi Jones

Interview With Author Levi Jones

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a new author and thus far I have only written one book, however I plan for that to go into a series.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Demons at the Table is the title of my book. I have always loved seeing different perspectives and stories that can take place in one fictional world. I always loved supernatural stuff and the possibilities that can presented there.

I plan for the tagline of the series to be “Hell is Eternal” meaning I can make a story anywhere at anytime.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
If I were to say what an unusual habit in my writing is, I would say that I’m ‘to the point’ if that makes sense.

I don’t like lingering on one scene for very long and I like just getting into it.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I don’t know if it’s sacrilege to say this, but my influences were mostly animation or gaming based.

I’m very sorry.

What are you working on now?
Right now, I’m just trying to promote Demons at the Table. Once I get done with promoting, I want to get into the 2nd Demons at the Table book.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Right now, Awesome Gang seems to be best. That’ll probably change as I continue to scroll through reddit.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
I think what I want to say is just put your stuff out there. Sometimes it is the first step. Just say ‘Screw it’ and publish it. Stop overthinking things.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Pretty much what I just said frankly, just put yourself out there.

What are you reading now?
Whatever points me in the direction of promoting Demons at the Table. Living in a capitalist society doesn’t leave a man much in the way of long reading time.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Promoting my book and getting to the next one.

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?
Preferably 3 or 4 books that would give me advice as to how to get out of that situation or at least handle it.

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Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve written just the one, ‘Jupiter’s Gate’. However the next one is almost ready and it’s called Orion’s Belt

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Jupiter’s Gate, I had a cat called Jupiter and he sat on the gate (really!) then he went walkabout for two weeks. I knew he would come back butevery one thought he’d been runover… I’ve had cats for years I knew he was out having a good time… and he came back. I thought it was a great story for kids.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No not really, although as I read and write in French as well occasionally I’lllook at what I’ve written and two or three random lines will be in French.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
John Steinbeck – simple, you think? Then read it again. Some Stephen King books – they’re almost not what you think they might be (Example – The Stand) For me a great book is one that surprises me.

What are you working on now?
The sequel to JG which is called Orion’s belt

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I don’t promote but I do love IngramSpark

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Totally go for it… yes it’s an investment. Yes there is a good probability it won’t make the money that you want, you’ll probably never be the next JK Rowling or the next Stephen King.

However for the rest of your life you will be a published author, no one can take that away, and who knows maybe it will go ballistic and you’ll be raking in money. Personally I can’t think of any thing more impressive that seeing a book for sale and thinking… I wrote that and hey people bought it, kids loved it, it brought parents and kids together.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Share what you know, learn what you don’t.

What are you reading now?
I’ve just finished Alex Howards the Ghost cat… very good and I’m thinking of re reading Captain Tom’s book again as I enjoyed it so much first time around.

What’s next for you as a writer?
Orion’s belt is next, then Around Ganymede ( Ganymede is one of Jupiter’s moons )

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 Stand -Stephen King, Of Mice and Men John Steinbeck, Lord of the Flies – William Golding

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