Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Tonia Root, Autor of Gage My Beautiful Boy. I am a new writer, as this is the first book I have written this far. I am a home health care provider, and what inspired me to write my book, is that at the age of 3, my little boy was being pulled in a wagon and hit by a drunk driver. What inspired me to write the story, was the unbeatable odds that were given to us by doctors. They told me he would never walk, talk, or feed himself, or even know who I am.
It has been a lot of medical procedures, surgeries, therapy, along with many other things including family inspiring him and his determination and he has over came
the prognosis we were given. I just had to tell the world about our long journey, as he is now 14 years old and doing a lot.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Gage my beautiful boy, our journey, and having such a force of a family and a tough as nails and determined little boy.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really unusual, I just like to write to vent when things bother me, it helps to get it out there.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’ve not really read any books like mine, what influenced me was I believe our story will truly inspire all who read it, and will let them know to never give up on anything, or anyone you love. A book I love to read are from Stephanie Meyers twilight books, Cody Cross Narnia books, and George RR Martin Game of thrones books.
What are you working on now?
Currently, my mine focus is just on getting my story out there, to inspire those in simular situations, or those who may need hope when there dont seem to be any.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write what you love, or maybe even what excites you, Don’t leave anything out.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
If you have a dream chase it. If things get to be to much, put it on a shelf and don’t take it down till you feel you can handle it. One thing at
a time.
What are you reading now?
Right now I am totally reading cook books! I want to make some amazing dishes for thanksgiving for my family.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I feel my son is here for a reason, beating all the odds he has, he is here for a reason, as a writer maybe the next book I write will be with him to tell what he became, and
what kind of difference he made in the world. As I believe it will be huge.
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?
Definitely, something with action, as a desert island seems very boring. And for sure a book on how to survive on a desert island!
Author Websites and Profiles
Tonia Root Website
Tonia Root Amazon Profile