David Farland is one of the authors constantly providing valuable tips for writers and I would recommend you to check out his subscription site if you’d like to be in touch with his updates regularly.
I’ve been watching other writers now for nearly fifty years, thanks in part to a neighbor I had as a kid. I was born and raised in Oregon, and in the late 60s, the Hippie Generation was on the move. https://ift.tt/2LK4ARK
I’m looking for a fiction author with an interesting storyline or characters in book to join us for a live interview today 10th December 8PM CST. Email me at info@internationalbookpromotion.com to book the slot.
Dan Bar was born and raised in Jerusalem. Creativity was an essential part of Dan’s life early on, with music being the focus during teens and young adulthood and writing thereafter. After serving in the military and phase I of higher education, Dan Bar moved to the US. Dan Bar has co-written the film “Falling Star” (AKA “Goyband”), a romantic comedy, featuring Adam Pascal and Natasha Lyonne and “Brooklyn, All American,” a coming-of-age sports tale. The Thirty-Six Watchers is Dan’s first novel.
Describe yourself in five words
Creative, musical, individual, humorist, foodie
What fact about yourself would really surprise people?
When I sit down to play the piano
How do you work through self-doubts and fear?
With positivity, friends and family,
What scares you the most?
Death
What makes you happiest?
Life
Why do you write?
I have a vivid imagination, I keep coming up with stories
What writing are you most proud of? .
The 36 Watchers
What are you most proud of in your personal life?
The bonds with my friends and with my students.
What books did you love growing up?
LOTR, With fire and sward, To kill a mockingbird, Catch 22, Tai Pan, The name of the rose
What do you hope your obituary will say about you?
That I enriched people’s lives
Location and life experiences can really influence writing, tell us where you grew up and where you now live?
Jerusalem and New York, the two most exciting cities in the world
How did you develop your writing?
By reading, writing times infinity.
What else do you do, other than write?
I teach music, write and record
What other jobs have you had in your life?
Military, moving, business consultant
If you could study any subject at university what would you pick?
History
If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?
Right here in New York City
Tell us about your family?
My parents and older brother live in Israel, My sister lives in New Zealand,
How do you write – lap top, pen, paper, in bed, at a desk?
Lap top, desk
Every writer has their own idea of what a successful career in writing is, what does success in writing look like to you?
In a perfect world, sell enough books so everything else I do is because I want to, not have to.
Tell us about your new book? Why did you write it?
It has been in the works for a long time, I had to wait until the beginning came to me, one night on a balcony, overlooking the beach in Tel Aviv, Israel.
When you are not writing, how do you like to relax?
Play my piano, good book or movie, drive around with the top down.
What do you hope people will take away from your writing? How will your words make them feel?
I hope for people to take interest in the 36 Watchers universe and find themselves in it.
About The 36 Watchers: “It is said that at all times, there are 36 special people in the world, and that were it not for them, all of them, if even one of them was missing, the world would come to an end.”
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Great tips from DG Kaye’s website! She is definitely one of the authors you should follow to learn more about becoming professional author.
This edition of Writer’s Tips offer some great links for writers and authors – How to use Amazon search words for best visibility, the importance of using Goodreads for authors, The Kindlepreneur with a generator machine to drum up ideas and book titles, and did you know that just by commenting on other blogs your…
As an entrepreneur who started her journey from microservice platform, I can relate to this author’s journey in finding some of the most affordable service providers that would not break your bank.
Thanks to the sharing economy, there are a plethora of options for you to choose from when you’re deciding to hire freelancers. In fact, there are so many options that it can be overwhelming for the debut author to know where to start. This was my journey.
I can relate to you and the thought about being on top of the game just puts the pressure way too much, even during the writing process. I have asked readers and writers of non-fiction books to validate my book idea just to get the feel that I am on the right track, until one day I felt that this is enough and I gotta just write what needs to be written.
Author Dan Bar Hava is going to join us live on screen on 13th December, Friday 8PM CST on our Facebook page. We’re seeking potential paid video reviewers who would like to read Dan’s 14-page book and join us live on screen. Contact us via http://wp.me/P3Z97N-er
About the Author:
Dan Bar was born and raised in Jerusalem. Creativity was an essential part of Dan’s life early on, with music being the focus during teens and young adulthood and writing thereafter. After serving in the military and phase I of higher education, Dan Bar moved to the US.
Dan Bar has co-written the film “Falling Star” (AKA “Goyband”), a romantic comedy, featuring Adam Pascal and Natasha Lyonne and “Brooklyn, All American,” a coming-of-age sports tale. The Thirty Six Watchers is Dan’s first novel.
Blurb:
“It is said that at all times, there are 36 special people in the world, and that were it not for them, all of them, if even one of them was missing, the world would come to an end.”
Was the crucifixion engineered to end Roman rule? Could World War II be avoided? Could the Titanic be saved? The 36 Watchers tells the story of Jenna Berg, a young, professional, carefree NYC dweller, who, almost unwillingly, becomes a member of the most secretive and powerful group that has been protecting humankind from total destruction since the beginning of time.
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