Interview With Author Johanna Squire
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
This is my first book. I’m working on a sequel which a lot of people have requested.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Black Ivory.
Growing up in Africa and being exposed to the plight of the elephants.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’m a hiker and diver – so many chapters get handwritten in my tent on those long nights or in a squishy cabin.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Cry of the Kalahari.
Tony Park.
Bryce Courtenay.
What are you working on now?
A sequel to Black Ivory.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
So far – my animal loving clients when I’m at work as a vet!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just keep going.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Be responsible for yourself and what you do.
What are you reading now?
An African Love Story by Daphne Sheldrick
What’s next for you as a writer?
More books in my African series. Will also do some set in Australia where I now live. At least one book around my work as a vet. I’ve done a lot of remote work in indigenous communities.
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?
Ordinary Wolves by Seth Kanther
Cry of the Kalahari by Mark and Delia Owens.
A Path with Heart by Jack Cornfield
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