Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Written one book to date: Asphalt & Angels (20 years later)
As a child I wrote many small books in grade school I didn’t even remember until cleaning out my childhood boxes I stumbled upon them! My kids actually have started reading them now too. I guess it was always in the works to pen my first book, I just didn’t know it yet.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Asphalt & Angels (20 years later). It was finally written as the title suggests, 20 years later, using the exact notes I kept from a diary I took during my motorcycle adventure.
I actually started writing the first chapter in 2014, and it took me about 3 months to write 3 pages. It is extremely hard to write about deep feelings and personal experiences and combining that during a tumultuous time in life, I postponed writing. However, through personal motivation, dedication and courage it was completed in spring of 2017 and officially published before my 40th birthday, after 20 years of reflection on this adventure.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I do. They are so weird…
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Many. Namely, The Secret and Awaken the Giant Within.
What are you working on now?
(20 Years After.)
It may include: financial assurance, human connections and career development, entrepreneurship, political campaigns, building sweat equity, writing books and raising children.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Networking! If someone wants your book, just give them a copy! If they like it, they will tell 10 people who will buy it…
With the internet, e-books and especially audio books, promotion is everywhere.
Use it like a tool, just as you do a pen to write a book!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Be genuine and open up.
Don’t be afraid of what people may think of how you write or find out about you. Let the creative juices flow and find professionals who can subjectively and constructively critique and edit your masterpiece. It is a masterpiece because you created it for you!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Screw it, let’s do it!
“Keep doing what you are doing” Received an anonymous email reply from virgin back in early 2000’s. Sir Richard Branson I think..
What are you reading now?
Actually listening to the Asphalt and Angels Audio Book on Amazon/Audible!
We just released the audio book version which is becoming a best seller quite fast with many 5 star reviews to date. The audio book production is a really great way to listen to a professional actor tell your story from a different perspective. It is a must do for any serious author willing to develop their skills and continue the journey of endless creativity.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Now that the book and audio book is complete, I would really like to help create the motion picture movie! Continue to meet and engage with others in the industry is important to understand and respect the culture and professional development of a genuine project.
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?
1. Treasure Island
2. Poisonous plants not to eat
3. A global map book (so I may find my way home:)
Author Websites and Profiles
Christopher Blueman Website
Christopher Blueman Amazon Profile
Christopher Blueman’s Social Media Links
Goodreads Profile
Twitter Account