Interview With Author Peter Von Perle
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Peter Von Perle is an American researcher and writer who was born and raised in Venezuela, where he developed a lifelong passion for saltwater pearls and the history that accompanies them.
Peter found his way into the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS© when he was involved with the largest concentration of pearls, and his subsequent trailer and screenplay BLOOD FOR PEARLS won him numerous awards at Film Festivals around the world.
Since 2011, Peter has been traveling the world, interviewing a myriad of experts, and unearthing new and important facts surrounding this controversial period of world history.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
BLOOD FOR PEARLS
Pearls, Passion, and Peril: Join the harrowing journey of Charaima, Dembe, and Captain Pedro as they navigate the treacherous waters of Cubagua Island.
Can a buried cache of pearls change the destiny of a people enslaved by greed?
In 1498, Christopher Columbus’s third voyage set a course that would forever alter history. At the heart of this tumultuous era lies Cubagua Island, where Native American Charaima and African Dembe forged an unbreakable bond amid inhuman acts, all while concealing a treasure of pearls to secure their people’s freedom.
From Researcher to Storyteller: Follow Peter Von Perle’s quest to unveil the untold history of early American natural saltwater pearl fisheries.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes, I write in different languages and sometimes they get mixed up.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Karl May and Dan Brown. Also Jean M. Auel
What are you working on now?
A documentary about the early American pearl fisheries. On the sequel of Blood for Pearls.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I like to use goodreads, bookfunnel and Amazon ads.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Giving up is not an option.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Read answer to previous question.
What are you reading now?
The Clan of the cave Bear
What’s next for you as a writer?
The screenplay for Blood for Pearls and the sequel.
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?
The DaVinci Code, Winnetou and a surprise me book.
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