Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My real name is P. Ross Griffin, and N.K.WEB is my pen name. It is composed using the first initials of my five grandchildren, Nico, Kai, William (Liam), Evelyn, and Bethany (Beth). I am a retired grandpa and decided to create a book for each grandchild, with the hopes of cultivating their creativity and forming a lifelong love of reading.
Situated in Edmonton Alberta, Canada, I am a happily married father of 3 who enjoys playing guitar, cycling, the outdoors and getting together with family and friends.
More to come…
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Liam and the Lost Lemur” has been a labour of love. I have made reading books to my grandchildren a priority with the hope of instilling in them, a lifelong love of reading. When Covid-19 hit, the inability to read to them in person, with them on my knee, was lost. I read them books over Wi-fi but it is not the same. I thought that maybe by creating a special book for each of them, I could make up for the lost reading time we missed together because of the pandemic.
I wanted to create a children’s book that was not only fun but also informative. Rather than just have a cat, a dog, or a bird as characters, I made the animals specific to their species. Children can begin to recognize a specific type of cat, dog, or bird and each with an international flair!
In addition, I thought that the way the book ends would be a perfect opportunity to teach kids the importance of knowing their own home address. I included a space for them to practice writing their home address on one of the free coloring pages.
The idea for “Liam and the Lost Lemur” came to me one day when I stumbled upon a documentary about lemurs.
What are you working on now?
Watch for my next book “Nico and the Enchanted Room”!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Still learning
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Perservere
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Do your research
What’s next for you as a writer?
Finish the children’s books for each of my 5 grandchildren.
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) How to survive on a Deserted Island
2) How to Build and Sail a Small Boat
3) Boyscout’s Handbook
Author Websites and Profiles
N.K. WEB Website
N.K. WEB Amazon Profile