Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Born in Memphis, Tennessee, and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Blue Spruell lived and worked in Japan for several years before returning to Atlanta. A trial lawyer and certified mediator, he runs his own firm, The Outlaw Firm, specializing in family law and civil litigation. An internationally recognized black belt instructor, he also owns Peachtree Aikikai, a dōjo for Japanese martial arts. TARO: Legendary Boy Hero of Japan is his debut novel.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Tarō is the quintessential hero of three timeless Japanese folktales: Kintaro (Golden Boy), Urashima Taro (Island Boy), and Momotaro (Peach Boy). Each legend stands alone, bearing no relation to the others except in name. Some years ago, I saw a parallel between the personalities of Japan’s three Great Unifiers and Momotaro’s animal companions, the pheasant, monkey, and dog. I thought it might be amusing to write a short story drawing on this comparison. What began as a little excursion became a grand adventure. While the rest may not be history per se, I hope the reader will enjoy this new yarn as much as I enjoyed spinning it.
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