Interview With Author Donald Osborn
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m on the edge of retirement in the aviation industry. I’m 67 years old, which I cannot believe. I’ve written four novels, but Where We Land is the first to reach the publication stage.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Where We Land: A Pilot’s Reflections at Altitude began in my mind as a completely different concept than what it turned out to be. When I consulted my sister, who is also my writing partner, she suggested we turn the book into a memoir. I never imagined that my life was interesting enough for a memoir, but we’ve had such positive feedback, that I guess she was right.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
The most unusual thing about my writing habits, is that I don’t know a lot about capital letters and punctuation marks. I’ve been fortunate to find an incredible writing partner, who happens to be my little sister. I tell the stories, and Annie uses the correct grammar to turn those stories into something that others enjoy reading.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Back in the day, I used to read a lot of Clive Cussler books. But as I get older, I’ve become more interested in nonfiction books about historical events and famous people.
What are you working on now?
At any time, I always have about 50 songs bouncing around my head and four novels. I need my sister to help me decide which one to focus on and which direction to take it in. On my bucket list is a desire to learn and write science fiction.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
That’s a learning process that I’m still learning about. We are exploring various social media platforms, connecting with podcast hosts, making contacts with local media, and partnering with ‘awesome’ websites such as Awesome Gang.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Find an excellent co-writer and editor, but the best advice is to write something you know about.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Donald, you are not supposed to be naked in the middle of the frozen food aisle in this grocery store.
HAHA. Totally kidding. But if I ever need that advice, I hope someone will give it to me.
What are you reading now?
The reviews and things people have written about Where We Land.
What’s next for you as a writer?
To keep writing. To keep learning. To keep improving.
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?
Where We Land, War and Peace – because that would last me quite a while, and just because I’m stranded, the next longest book I could find.
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