Interview With Author J. D. Winston
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a retired teacher and live in Kiln, Mississippi. Cotton Candy Angels: Finding Naballon is my first novel. I wrote it with middle schoolers in my, but I think humans of all ages will enjoy it.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Cotton Candy Angels: Finding Naballon was originally inspired by a group of students I met when I was student teaching during the 1990’s.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I tend to take about 30 years to write a book. I think that’s unusual. Hopefully, the next one won’t take as long.
Another habit that feels unusual to me is that I don’t do any planning—just sit down and write—like somebody’s telepathically sending the story to my brain.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Harper Lee’s writing had a great influence on me. I think To Kill A Mockingbird is awesome.
What are you working on now?
Well, as I said above, I usually just sit down and write. But since I’m working on a series, I’ve been trying to learn to plan. Ideas for book number 2 have been simmering in my brain like a tropical wave preparing itself to develop into a perfect storm.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m still learning about promotion, so I don’t have an answer to that yet.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Have fun writing!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
We are all part of one human family. Be kind!
What are you reading now?
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
What’s next for you as a writer?
Cotton Candy Angels: Book 2!
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?
To Kill A Mockingbird, Fahrenheit 451, 1984, Great Expectations
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