I consider myself as a creative, stubborn, hardworking, honest and good person.
What fact about yourself would really surprise people?
That I have Asperger
How do you work through self-doubts and fear?
Listening to music videos, inspirational videos, and my family encourages me
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What scares you the most?
That I won’t succeed with my writings, and I won’t get acknowledged for my work
What makes you happiest?
Writing, playing video games, my cat, my ambitions for the future with the writing skills
Why do you write?
It relaxes me and I want to share my ideas with the world
Have you always enjoyed writing?
Not always, there been days that I don’t feel like writing
What motivates you to write?
My cat and what happened to him, and my family that been keep pushing me with writing and dream big like reaching Hollywood
What writing are you most proud of?
To be honest, I am proud of all my writings because there’s always be something to learn from them
What are you most proud of in your personal life?
That I am too stubborn to give up, and very creative
What books did you love growing up?
Warriors by Erin Hunter
What do you hope your obituary will say about you?
I wrote, I struggled, I succeed
Location and life experiences can really influence writing, tell us where you grew up and where you now live?
Well I live in Nazareth Israel at this moment, but in the past I used to live in Hifa when my parents weren’t separated but now I live with my mother in and siblings in Nazareth.
How did you develop your writing?
I developed my writing skills through role playing warriors from Erin Hunter
What is hardest – getting published, writing or marketing?
Getting published
What marketing works for you?
Marketing that reaches kids’ parents
Do you find it hard to share your work?
No
Is your family supportive? Do your friends support you?
I get a lot of support from my family, and from some of my friends
What else do you do, other than write?
I play video games
What other jobs have you had in your life?
I never had a stable job in my life
If you could study any subject at university what would you pick?
Theater, directing, script writing or game development
If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?
The USA because I would be closer to my friends and Hollywood
Tell us about your family?
I live with my mother and 2 brothers and a sister. My mother is jobless but always finds a way to provide our needs. My big brother finished his computers degree, I am proud of him. My sister had brain cancer and she defeated it. My brother started his own business
How do you write – laptop, pen, paper, in bed, at a desk?
On a desk on a laptop
How much sleep do you need to be your best?
About 7 hours
Is there anyone you’d like to acknowledge and thank for their support?
My family and my cat that always been there for me in my darkest times
Every writer has their own idea of what a successful career in writing is, what does success in writing look like to you?
A movie series or a game series
It is vital to get exposure and target the right readers for your writing, tell us about your marketing campaign?
I don’t really have a marketing campaign, but I am working on one
Tell us about your new book? Why did you write it?
My book is about a cat that will grab your attention and pluck your heart strings. It is a tale of a young kitten abandoned by his mother and how he struggles to find a place he can call home. A heartwarming tale of a lost cat and how his willingness to never give up helped him find the home he always wanted.
If you could have a dinner party and invite anyone dead or alive, who would you ask?
Stan Lee, Beethoven, Albert Einstein, Vicky Holmes
When you are not writing, how do you like to relax?
Playing video games, listen to music
What do you hope people will take away from your writing? How will your words make them feel?
To learn to give love and compassion to all living things from animals to humans and even plants
Dr. Melissa Caudle is an American author best known for her psychological thriller series “The Keystroke Killer.” Other novels include “Never Stop Running” and “A.D.A.M. The Beginning of Life.”
BOOKS FOR AUTHORS As a bestselling author, Dr. Caudle wrote the book “How to Launch and Market a Book: The Six Month Countdown” and “How to Write a Logline to Increase Sales: Everything an Author Should Know But Wasn’t Told about Loglines for Nonfiction and Fiction Books.”
HANDWRITING BOOKS As an award-winning Principal of the Year, Dr. Caudle received recognition for her work with children and teens. She has authored several children’s books including “A Day at the Zoo,” and “The Creek Dweller.
She has several series of handwriting workbooks and coloring books for children including * Book 1 – Tracing and Writing the Cursive Alphabet in Lower and Uppercase from A – Z * Book 2 – Cursive Writing Numbers, Colors, Seasons, Months, & Names * Book 3 – Writing Short Words and Sentences in Cursive * Book 4 – Lined Cursive Writing Practice Book
Additionally, “The Cursive Beginning Writing Workbook for 2nd – 6th GRADE: The Big Coloring Book to Learn Upper and Lowercase Cursive Writing That Includes the … Numbers, Names, Short Words, & Sentences” and the companion practice lined paper workbook.
Dr. Caudle didn’t stop there as she as created cursive handwriting books for teens and young adults.
COLORING BOOKS For adults she created a series of coloring books, “Abstract Faces” Volumes 1-6 is a collection of her drawings for the adult colorist.
TELEVISION AND FILM BOOKS Dr. Mel is also a reality show creator and producer with more than two decades of experience in the film and television industry. She has worked on reality shows such as “The Girls Next Door” and “The Little Couple.” She has produced feature films including her latest project “Dark Blue.” “The Reality of Reality Tv: Reality Show Business Plans” is one book out of the series of books on reality show creation and production. Other books include “150 Ways to Fund a Reality Show,” “The Reality of Reality TV Workbook,” “The Reality Show Handbook,” and “EPK for Reality Shows.” Dr. Caudle is a screenwriter and producer of feature films. Visit her website at http://www.drmelcaudle.com for more information.
Where are you from? I am originally from Emory, Texas, a small town about two hours from Dallas, Texas. However, I have resided in New Orleans, Louisiana for the last 37 years.
Why do you write? I have always liked writing, and I wrote my first book when I was in seventh grade with my best friend. I’ve never stopped writing, I have over 90 books, and I am a bestselling author in both fiction and nonfiction.
What do you write about? As I referenced earlier, I have 90 books, and my genres vary. For instance, I have over 40 children’s books, and the most recent series is for children to learn cursive writing. This all came about after the Pandemic, and we were all locked-down. My grandchildren wanted to learn cursive handwriting. So, I tapped into my teaching experience and designed worksheets for them. The only problem, my grandchildren, range in ages from five to 18, so the worksheets had to be age appropriate. By the time we were finished, I had the cursive handbook. We also wrote a children’s story called “The Creek Dweller in the Bayou” together, which comes out on Thanksgiving. The grandkids gave me the ideas, the plot, and each of them has a character in the book. When it came time to illustrate it, we had fun hiring an illustrator who could capture the kid’s looks etc.
Do you have a specific writing style? I think after that last answer, I would have to say no. However, when writing fiction, I do have a style – I never use dialogue tags. I find them distracting. Also, I am a firm believer that if an author can’t present a character through their actions and dialogue, they haven’t done their job.
What are the obstacles that come in the way of writing? I don’t have impediments that divert me from my writing as I always set time for myself. However, I own Absolute Author Publishing House, where I publish books and provide an editing service, so this keeps me busy. I also own EZBOOKBLASTER.COM, a software that I designed to send organic traffic to any book’s URL or an author’s website. Between all of that, I stay focused and engaged.
What’s the most memorable thing asked/said by a reader about your work? One reader wanted to know where I get my inspiration for my characters. In this example, they asked me about the serial killer in my novel “The Keystroke Killer.” When I told them that my inspiration came from my oral surgeon, they couldn’t believe it. You see, I had oral cancer, and I had to have eight of my front teeth removed, the cancer removed, and my palate rebuilt. It took about two years to complete everything, including the bone grafts and teeth implants. Every time my oral surgeon put me under the gas to work on my mouth, I pretended he was the serial killer. All sorts of things came about in my overly active brain. To make that serial killer authentic, I also went to Death Row and interviewed three serial killers. Talk about an awakening; it was easy to find the inspiration.
What is your work schedule like when you are writing? I get up every morning at 6:30 a.m., drink my coffee and relax. By 7:00 a.m., I am at my desk reviewing my tasks for the day. Between 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., I work on my next book or books. Then, from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. I concentrate on running Absolute Author and Ezbookblaster as I edit other’s work, format it, promote them, or market them. I don’t work on Sundays.
How long does it take to write a book? I can write a book in weeks. However, editing it is the time-consuming part, and the beta reading part can take up to eight months. I never rush a publication.
Do you have suggestions on how to become a better writer? Yes, practice and always improve your craft. Attend classes and seek out a writing coach, which I am one of the best, and offer one-to-one coaching services on Fiverr.
So, you offer services on Fiverr, what kind? I specialize in all things that have to do with writing, editing, publishing, and promoting a book. You can visit my seller dashboard here
I am proud to announce that I was selected by Fiverr as one of the top-rated sellers on Fiverr and was interviewed by their public relations representative about my journey on Fiverr as a seller. I felt incredibly honored.
What does your family think of your writing? At first, my family considered my passion for writing as a hobby. That all came to a halt when I became a bestseller, published ninety books, and have a readership topping 1.25 million on my blog, earning my living by writing. I can honestly say that I make a living by writing, and it is my career.
Do you have anything specific you’d like to tell the readers? First, I’d like to that all of my readers. They support me relentlessly. Second, check out all of my books as I have a variety.
When did you first consider yourself a writer? I always knew I’d be a writer. I have kept a journal since I was five. In fact, just this week, my husband pulled a box down from the antic, and I found my journal from 1982, and it was filled with my dreams. I wrote them out back then, in long-hand, and in short story format. Now, I feel as if I hit gold as I am now writing a short story collection based on these. It is quite exciting to find these after all of these years.
Hi, my name is Katie Fritsche. I am an English Major at Jacksonville University who is studying to be an English Professor. I enjoy writing and sharing my unique voice as an author with the world is one of my greatest wishes for sure. It is nice to meet all of you. I hope you enjoy my books in future.
Where are you from?
I am originally from Jacksonville; Florida and I have lived here for the entirety of my life.
Why do you write?
I write because writing has always been a part of my life. I never wanted to be a writer. There are so many other things at which I excel that I could do in life and go far but writing is the one thing I do well with the least amount of effort. In fact, it is the reason why I was created on this Earth, to write for the people and to change their lives with the weight of my words. I started writing to explain the things that happened in my life that terrified me and the endless movements I have endured to become someone. I write simply because it’s a unique part of who I am that has been gifted to me by God and the Holy Spirit and its something that I will never give up on as its my passion and my gift to share my writing with the world.
Words and Consequence
What do you write about?
I write mainly nonfiction and poetry and I write about the things that I see that make up my world, the people, etc. I have always been told that the greatest thing you can do is to tell the truth and to write them from what you know and who you are. So, I just simply write the truth about what I see.
Do you have a specific writing style?
Yes, Yes, I do. Every writer has their unique voice and way of writing their story. Read my work and you will find out how true my voice really is as an author.
What are obstacles that come in the way of writing?
Distractions, life’s annoyances, just power through.
What is the most memorable thing asked/said by a reader about your work?
The most memorable thing that was ever said to me about my work was from an old teacher named Mrs. Brooks. On the last day I saw her, she told me to “Remember me when your famous”. Ill never forget the last time I saw her because she always supported my dreams and had a passion for writing unlike anyone id ever seen. I hope someday I can have that same moment again with another person who believes in me enough to read my work and support it.
How long have you been writing?
I’d say since Elementary school. I remember passing out my poems that I had written to the teachers in the bus lot as I waited for the bus to take me home. I cannot exactly remember the day I started but I can remember how I started. My passion for writing delved from all the literature I devoured as a child, library after library, in fact I used to get in trouble in school for reading because I loved it so much. As I read more and more, those words and ideas just poured into my head until finally I began writing and that is how I got my start as a writer.
When did you first realize you wanted to become a writer?
I did not. I have always known I had a gift for literature and writing beyond anyone I have ever met but originally, I did not want to become a writer. But still writing is who I am, and you cannot change who you are and what God gives you, you must be grateful for who you are.
What is your work schedule like when you are writing?
My work schedule and life schedule are very busy as I am currently in my sophomore year of college. I usually find time at night to write or on the weekends when I am finished with schoolwork but I work a part time job as well so there is not a lot of time for me to write. It is amazing I have even published a book ha-ha!
What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?
My most interesting writing quirk is to sound like I am speaking to the reader. I do not know why, but I just love having a good conversation with my reader through writing. I think its nice to talk back to the reader in your book because it is like you break the fourth wall and get to really talk to your reader. Everyone has writing quirks and I think its what makes us writers.
How long does it take to write a book? (if you have written one -published or non)
I have both written and published my first book recently. It took me about a year and a half to finish my book. I am very busy with college but I think it depends on how much time you have to write, and it also depends on your motivation. If your motivated and have God in your life you can do anything for sure such as write a book, just must work hard.
Do you have suggestions on how to become a better writer?
I would say read a lot to be honest. Get your hands-on good literature, read the stuff that inspires you to write, and when your working on a book of a certain genre, try to read only books of that genre. While working on my first book, I only played music that inspired me and read only nonfiction as that was the genre, I was writing in. I can say though its very helpful to read in the genre your writing in because you get the best ideas from reading other peoples writing too. Soon you know what is good and bad when it comes to that genre which is how you become a better writer. If you want to become a better writer, I suggest you just write, revise your work, and get feedback on it. That is the best way to improve oneself in writing by being involved in the process and realizing that writing is not the only thing in this life for sure. So, become a better writer.
What challenges do you come across when writing/creating your story?
As I mainly write nonfiction and poetry, the main challenge is focusing on what I want to write about in each chapter. I often find challenges with the way I want something to sound such as a sentence about a subject such as hope. Otherwise no challenges really. Writing just seems to come naturally, I never face any challenges with it because its who I am as a person and there are no challenges, I face with being who I am.
I think a good story can come from anywhere. What makes a story good is that it makes other people relate to it, certain types of people like certain kinds of story. I think we all have a story to tell be it good or not. Sometimes the greatest stories come from places of deepest pain and yet it is still a good story, it’s a great lesson for my life. I think it all depends on what you think is a good story and that we must respect the hard work writers put into their stories no matter whether we consider them good or not. Just because you do not like a story does not mean someone else wont as well so respect the story, be it good or not. This is all I have to say about stories for now.
What does your family think of your writing?
Somedays they support me, other days it is a challenge to live up to their expectation because every expectation they set I set it two times higher because I want to make them proud for sure. Half of my family supports it and another half I do not really know how they feel. I cannot read their minds so who knows. I do not care what they think of my writing or of me, my job is to protect them and honor my family. I do not have the time to worry about what people think of me, I am too busy trying to become the person I am meant to be. That is all I can say of my family for now. They can speak for themselves for sure.
Do you see writing as a career?
Until recently, no. I have always known I was going to be an English Professor and teach writing, but I have never tried to make money off my writing. It is a gift given to me by God and I do not want to tarnish the gift he gave me for the sake of profit. Its up to him to decide whether I will be doing this as a career. He leads and I just follow. I am not in this for the money or fame for sure.
Do you have anything specific you’d like to tell the readers?
Tell the readers I care about them. Tell them I wish I could be there for them too. I see so many people struggle, and I want to help them, but I am here trying to get an education. I hope they are given strength by my words and encouragement from God to keep moving forward and that they help others in the fight for this world too. After all we are all people trying to exist in this world and be who we are at the same time so do not change who you are to make someone happy if it makes you unhappy. This is all I have to say for now.
When did you first consider yourself a writer?
Always. I’ve tried denying it but it is the gift that doesn’t go away. I do not want it to go away and I accept it as a part of who I am. Besides its dead useful to be a writer and I am proud to be considered one. In all, writers unite.
Is there a thought process of writing this book in all small letters? that’s a notion of equality. that’s to show how beautiful a thing could become if all are treated equally. i know it doesn’t follow the rule of grammar, but somewhere we must change our mindset. we must unfollow; we must unlearn a few things so that the right attitude can find its space.
Sneha Vishwakarma
Sneha focuses in non-fiction, writing about her experiences. She is committed to writing about real-life experiences and how other people can learn from them. She is a techie by day and writer by night, for more than 15 years she worked in IT. She lives in Bangalore with her husband and daughter. Her working hours are shared between being an author, artist, a daunting mother, and an IT professional.
Where are you from?
I am from India, born and raised in a small village in the central part of the country. I presently live in Bangalore, after completing my studies I moved here for my work.
Have you ever thought you’d end up writing a book?
Yes, I always daydreamt that I would write a book of some kind. But I was really not sure when and where to start, I was intimidated by having to write so many words and all the publishing process. Then this lockdown due to the pandemic gave me the much-needed time for introspection and I finally could do it.
What do you write about?
I write about feelings; I write what I feel. the topic can vary; good or bad, sweet or sour.
Tell us about your new book?
‘life would have been different from what it is now if i could have changed that one thing’, we all have this ‘i wish i could’ moments in our lives. My new book ‘i wish i could’ is about a woman’s journey through different phases of her life, what she feels, and how she reacts to different things in her life and in her surroundings. it brings forth the celebration and learning that exists in her everyday life. this is not a love story to make you blush, it will remind you how you blushed when you were in love. this is not a thriller to speed up your heart beat, it will ignite those tiny sleepy blocks of emotions and tickle your heart. this book is united into 11 chapters in the form of stories, poems, and illustrations.
i wish i could
What made you pen down this book?
The good and bad I felt in my teenage, the challenges I faced in my studies & job, what I witnessed growing up, I am sure there are many other women who would have felt the way I did. How the problems (solved & unsolved) shaped my life. We all face loss in our lives, but how we turn it into learning is up to us, I have shared mine in this book.
I hope readers will have a few ‘I too felt this’ moment when they read this book.
Is there a thought process of writing this book in all small letters?
that’s a notion of equality. that’s to show how beautiful a thing could become if all are treated equally. i know it doesn’t follow the rule of grammar, but somewhere we must change our mindset. we must unfollow; we must unlearn a few things so that the right attitude can find its space.
3+3=6, always! we need to do 3X3 to achieve 9, so basically, we need to change how we treat, and we can achieve greater results with the same number of things in life. if we always follow what is taught by society then this gap between genders is never going to be filled up, somewhere we must defy few rules to make life more beautiful.
What do you like to do in your free time?
Anything creative + music.
Do you have a writing schedule?
No, I do not have a writing schedule, but I do have a writing goal. I don’t feel right if I don’t write, so writing is a need for me. I like to write not type, I am still old school, i am more comfortable with pen and paper than the screen.
Are there any new projects underway?
Always. In 2021, I would like to finish sequel of this book we wish we could, this focuses on how the life and lifestyle of women changes after marriages. what she actually wants to do and what she ends up doing and what goes in between, how she fights the inner battle between perception and reality and how she deals with it.
Invitation for Children’s book authors to Join a Live Interview as a Guest Reviewer & Author
Hello children’s book authors,
I’m Jasveena, from International Book Promotion. You joined our Group Author Interview for Children’s Book in 2019. I’m writing to you to invite you to join us for a live author interview of Hosam Saed, a children’s book author, tentatively on Tuesday, 17th of November 8 PM CST.
We need three children’s book author who could review the author’s book “Marco the Missing” and share your review during the live interview. The book has 22 pages. You would also get a short slot to talk about your own book.
The tentative date of the live interview would be 17th November, or any of the following Tuesdays 8PM CST. You can also update your availability if you’d like to join us.
If you have questions, do let me know 🙂 Looking forward to hearing from you.
S A Gibson is a doctoral candidate in the field of education and has studied communication and computer science. He has lived in Northern and Southern California. He has published articles and book chapters relating to computer science, artificial intelligence, mediated intelligence and human communication. His Facebook page is ProtectedBooks.
I was born in South Korea. When young, I was whisked away to Southern California, where I’ve lived ever since. I regret never visiting Korea since childhood.
Why do you write?
I write because there are particular stories I love to read. I want stories with adventure and mystery where the characters learn lessons and skills, some of which are useful in the real world.
What inspired you write Pratima’s Forbidden Book?
I had a conversation with my spouse about what countries in the world would best survive a loss of civilization. We talked about India. We remembered that steam trains run in India even today. We thought about donkeys, oxen, buffaloes, and camels used for transportation. In many ways India might be best able to survive the loss of civilization. So, this story set after the collapse of modern technical society is set in Northern India.
What were the traits you wanted in your main character Pratima?
I was most interested in writing about the interaction between the different cultures to be found in India in the alternative future of the story. So, Pratima was intentionally written to be an outsider. While she has lived her whole life in India, she is born to a family that originated outside of India. So, she perhaps brings an ability to see her fellow Indians with a different lens.
What are some important themes you tried to touch on in the book?
The education and emancipation of women is important to me. I want Pratima to be a young woman who attempts to always educate herself and other women. Science should be one of the most important ideas in the story. Also, the attempt to find peaceful resolution to danger is important. It is too common for people to think violence is the solution to all problems. I felt it was important for Pratima to attempt to stop enemies without killing them when possible. So, she trains the village women, at one point in methods of non-violence as Gandhi practiced it.
Pratima’s Forbidden Book
What writing style do you use?
Pratima’s Forbidden Book is written in third person with a few different POV characters. I hope that writing it in present tense will feel more action oriented to readers. I also added chapter notes at the end to give more detail about locations, technology or other information that readers might be curious about. The book is not constant action. Although Pratima and the other characters must constantly move to solve the problems in the story, the tension should rise and fall several times through the book.
What different cultures are represented in Pratima’s Forbidden Book?
Pratima is a mixed race young woman. Willam, her companion is a mixed race boy. There are Indians represented from Rajasthan, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh. Chizuko is a woman Samurai from Japan. There is a gay character and representatives of other groups that are not treated fairly by some characters in the story. The intersection of cultural differences is an important element in the book.
Which authors do you enjoy?
I have read a multitude of Science Fiction novels. I most often read stories where multiple cultures interact with each other. I enjoy Luis McMaster Bujold (Barrayar, where Cordelia must confront and live with the alien Barrayarians), Sharon Lee (Fledgling, where Theo must learn about the Liadens and other space faring groups in her universe), Sara King (Zero Recall, where humans must learn to live with the dangerous aliens who have power over Earth). Ryk E. Spoor (Spheres of Influence, where humans find that advanced civilizations control access to space). I like character driven stories about conflict and the resolution of conflict, with intelligent female leaders.
Pratima’s Forbidden Book
Are there other stories related to Pratima’s Forbidden Book?
Once you have read Pratima’s story you can read more adventures of William Way in A Dangerous Way, available at Amazon.
I want to encourage readers to share their experiences of my world, with me. I create the most interesting settings I can for the readers. I can use all the feedback I can get.
Mikael Lacas is a young and up-and-coming writer who is currently in high school. He lives in Central Pennsylvania with his younger brother and parents. The Tears of the Emperor is his debut novelette. If you have any comments or questions, you can email him at lacasauthor at gmail dot com
● Where are you from? I was born in Anchorage, Alaska, and I currently live in Central Pennsylvania.
● Why do you write? Writing these books combines my two passions, history and writing, plus it is fun to theorize these scenarios.
● What do you write about? Alternate History is the main thing that I write about, it is how history can change and what that changed world looks like.
● How old are you? I turned 17 on October 6th
● What are obstacles that come in the way of writing? I find that turning a concept into thousands of words can be tricky because I know how it will end, so the story is building up to the end.
● What’s the most memorable thing asked/said by a reader about your work? When someone asks if I can sign their copy. It is so humbling to say.
● How long have you been writing? This is my first book, but I have been writing since I was 11.
● When did you first realize you wanted to become a writer? I have always wanted to write, I started writing short stories since I was 11 and was determined to publish them, I still have them and I may rewrite them and publish them.
● What is your work schedule like when you are writing? I have a chart with how much I had before today, a goal, and how much I have written at the end of the day. The word amounts can be anywhere from 200-1000.
● What you bring to the table that other writers do not? I am much younger than most writers, so some may say that that brings something new to the table.
● How long does it take to write a book? (if you’ve written one -published or non) It can often take a while, however, I am always writing other stories while writing others. So I may publish more often.
● Do you have suggestions on how to become a better writer? Write, with experiece you will get better. Reading is also a good suggestion.
● What challenges do you come across when writing/creating your story? Finding a plausible and entertaining divergence in history. As well as a unique setting and time.
● What do you think makes a good story? A story that is inviting, that you cannot stop reading just to see what will happen.
● What does your family think of your writing? My parents both think its a good idea, my mother even helped promote the book.
● Do you see writing as a career? No, I see myself writing more books, but I want to pursue a career that is not in writing.
● Do you have anything specific you’d like to tell the readers? You should write a book, it was a simple procedure thanks to the folks and Amazon KDP, and it is also good to use Word or Google Docs or whatever you use.
● When did you first consider yourself a writer? When I had published the book, I did as before that other things had caus me to stop writing as much.
Nicholas Zacky is a pretty normal guy. He lives in Singapore, loves his family….and oh yeah, he’s been to almost every country in the world as a flight attendant for a major airline.
Nicholas doesn’t sugar-coat things; if you ever wanted to know what it’s really like to work as a flight attendant, now’s your chance. His honest and often hilarious insights will give you the real inside scoop on the business. Then, read about his adventures outside of work! This world traveler loves spending his holidays on solo backpacking trips. Follow Zacky to exotic locales around the globe and find out how all the different cities he’s visited have changed his perspective and allowed him to experience cultures different than his own. On the spiritual side, Zacky explains how solo travel can help you feel free and give your soul a much-needed breaksomething he experienced on his backpacking excursions. Then, on the more suspenseful side, there are so many crazy stories to share: Zacky is someone who goes all-out in his travels, staying awake for almost twenty-four hours at a time in order make the most of every single moment. With these adventures come risks, and he finds that he always seems to get himself into trouble when he’s overseas—he’s even almost died on three separate occasions in three different countries! From flight attendant to author, Blessed is an account of Zacky’s tales of worldly wisdom, wild nights out in cities all over the world, and so much more. Fasten your seatbelts! Blessed is the thrilling adventure you’ve been waiting for.
I’ve wrote the book blessed , My first and only book
What do you write about?
Blessed is basically a autobiography of mine which i wrote mainly during my 5 years as flight attendant traveling almost 3/4 of the world
Do you have a specific writing style?
The truth and nothing short of the truth.
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What are the obstacles that come in the way of writing?
When you get taken advantage off , cause what your doing is new, and you don’t know how the business works.
What’s the most memorable thing asked/said by a reader about your work?
How are you still alive ?
How long have you been writing?
Have always had a habit writing randomly , can be just writing freestyle to some random story , or even writing a song
When did you first realize you wanted to become a writer?
5 years ago, i was at some seminar and the guy that was speaking he made it sound so possible for anyone in the room to write room to write a book, crazy
What is your work schedule like when you are writing?
After i got fired from my job, i spend the next 3 months staying at home not working not job hunting but just staying in my room writting. Even if i were to go out i would go to Starbucks or the library and that is also to continue writing. I was obsessed to get the writing content completed.
How long does it take to write a book? (if you’ve written one -published or non)
I’ve completed writing in a year. It took another to get done and published
Do you have suggestions on how to become a better writer?
Just get a pen and paper , and just write it all first don’t worry about anything else. That should be your first step, don’t worry about anything else.
What challenges do you come across when writing/creating your story?
Am i writing too much ? am i writing too little ? will they like it ? how will they see me after the book ? overthinking generally in life is toxic, let your heart and soul do the writting.
What do you think makes a good story?
If it is coming from and it is real as hell, that’s a good story.
What does your family think of your writing?
They could not believe it, they thought i was messing around the day when my book arrive on post and they saw it for the first time, they were speechless.
Do you see writing as a career?
It was so much work on the first book , i told myself this is the first and the last book Now that i’ve gotten a hang of it, I don’t see why i should not be writing book number #2
Do you have anything specific you’d like to tell the readers?
In life sometimes you have to take a leap of faith and just do it, don’t tell yourself you’re gonna do it next week, next month , next year just fucking do it today , like right now. Hesitation is always holding us human down from living.
When did you first consider yourself a writer?
When i saw the book cover, i was like god damm Nicholas Zacky is an Author . Wow!
Alex McCann Johnson was born and raised in North Dakota. He has always been fascinated by myths and legends from all over the world, and that fascination played a central role in his quest to learn more about our world and this life from both a metaphysic and spiritual perspective. Alex is also the author of Shadow in the Light, a finalist in the International Book Awards LGBTQ category.
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Where are you from? Williston North Dakota USA
Why do you write? I write because I have a story to tell. This story has allowed me to express myself in a way that I hope my readers enjoy. While it is a work of fiction, I hope people take from it the lessons learned from the characters that they relate with. I hope that I have fueled their imagination enough to make a positive change in the reader’s life.
What do you write about? I write about the journey. Some people believe that it is the ending that matters most, but I truly believe that it is the journey that paves the way to the end.
Do you have a specific writing style? I like to make it so that the reader is able to use his or her imagination. While I can describe a character in detail, I still like to leave key characteristics of features to the imagination so that the reader can become more involved with the character.
What’s the most memorable thing asked/said by a reader about your work? In a review, it was mentioned that “This author is striving to break moulds and has to be applauded for that. It’s refreshing to find a writer like this who dares to be different and who confronts his readers with an innovative and challenging universe.” And that is exactly what I want to be known for!
How long have you been writing? I started creating stories when I was very little. I loved books, and when I learned to write words, I immediately started to put them together.
What is your work schedule like when you are writing? Do we all get the luxury of setting aside time in our busy schedules? haha
Do you have suggestions on how to become a better writer? Just start writing. Get it all out of you! We all have a story to be told.
What challenges do you come across when writing/creating your story? My biggest challenge was trying to fit in too many ancient gods and goddesses! I had to cut some out because it got to be too many. I wanted to use them all!
What do you think makes a good story? A good story comes when you really dig within yourself when you write.
What does your family think of your writing? My brother did my cover art! They are super supportive!
Do you see writing as a career? It is my favorite hobby!
Do you have anything specific you’d like to tell the readers? I write these books for you!
Avron Levine White took his M.A.; and Ph.D. in Film, Music and Sociology at Keele University, Staffordshire, United Kingdom. After his appointment as a Film Officer for the Plymouth City Arts Council he launched his first publication: Lost in Music:Culture Style and the Musical Event (Published by Routledge and Kegan Paul United Kingdom). Among his other talents, Avron is an accomplished Jazz musician, having played professionally in the United Kingdom and Switzerland. His career path has led him to many projects of music and Latin American Dance, most notable of which Is his passion for Argentine Tango. He currently teaches Tango in Florida and continues to live Internationally in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Peru.
Where are you from?
I am from the United Kingdom and the USA and I hold a dual nationality. Most of my adult life has been in the United Kingdom and whilst I am a transcontinental hybrid, I mostly feel British, and American when I am in the mood.
Why do you write?
Everyone is looking for a voice. I have tried many, at different times of my life, including music, dancing, academia, martial arts, sports and writing. An art form is a tool of communication. Much can be said through different mediums. Each medium enables a capacity for expression, and I suspect the written word remains the most globally accessible.
What do you write about?
I write about life experiences that reflect transitions. Transitions from one phase of life to another is what interests me. We are all like butterflies that have metamorphosed from a previous state of being. Profound personal experience in the form of enlightenment, tragedy, circumstance, or interaction with significant others, all contribute to change. What interests me is the process of change and the reasons for it.
Do you have a specific writing style?
I have written Poetry and I am currently writing a Novel. Prior to this I have written many academic publications, the most notable of which is “Lost In Music.” But that was some time ago. As for a specific style of writing, I am always looking for engagement with the Reader. I want my Reader to be able to follow, and feel, the flow of my words. I look for ways to connect and find common ground with the person experiencing my work. This book of Poems, “Just The Word” also links with a piece of Music I have written and performed for the book. You can access the music on your smartphone by clicking on the QR code. For me, and the reader, it is hopefully another dimension of communication that will perhaps mediate the sentiment of the Poetry.
What are obstacles that come in the way of writing?
The biggest obstacle, for me personally, is time. Life is about balance with your method of survival and your family life, if you choose to have one. Finding the time to write has always been my biggest struggle. It requires some degree of introspection and in that respect, it can be self-isolating in a way that disconnects you from a certain kind of sociable consciousness. Your friends and family will be an important source of support and understanding for this.
What’s the most memorable thing asked/said by a reader about your work?
The most memorable thing said, and the thing which meant the most to me is that the reader said they had recommended a friend or colleague to read my work.
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How long have you been writing?
I published short stories in school magazines and wrote short essays that were read on the Radio. I have continued writing ever since. But the purpose of the written word has changed dramatically from one life cycle to another. When I was in business, I wrote like a lawyer, when I was an academic, likewise. Transitioning to being an artist brings a dramatically different perspective to my use of the written word.
When did you first realize you wanted to become a writer?
I was heavily encouraged to write in my earliest school years partially because my entire family were writers of some description. During periods of my life when financial pressures were the greatest, I have put writing projects on hold and concentrated mainly on remaining financially solvent.
What is your work schedule like when you are writing?
I set a word count target to work to every day. That is how I wrote everything in the past. Write first, and then edit later. I schedule a time to do this and try to stick to it on a daily basis.
What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?
I often like to write my first drafts by hand rather than on a typewriter. The process of manually writing the words on a page helps me to focus.
How long does it take to write a book? (if you’ve written one -published or non)
The decision to write the project is what takes the time. Once decided, and committed, its possible to complete the project quickly. Having said that, I have completed some manuscripts in months, whereas others have taken years; mainly because of my hesitation in my desire to complete the project. Once you know that you want to complete the project in hand, it will flow.
Review
“A unique and quasi-iconoclastic scribe of transitional phases of everyday life. Flamboyant, provocative, poetic lifestyle parables of considerable signifiance”
“Modern Cosmopolitan Verse combined with images and intertwined with original music. Just the Word gives the reader an unusual opportunity to experience shades of meaning within poetry and explore a rich dimension of self-discovery whilst listening to original music composed by the author. Avron Levine White, playing piano and synthesiser, recorded the piece at The Blue in Green Studios in Cornwall, United Kingdom.
“Mr. White’s poems cast a bright light on the intricate and fragile desires, hope, and commitments that drive us toward and away from each other. Disappointment in both self and the other (“The Arrangement”), tenderness and ambiguity in loving (“The Love”), fear and revenge (“The Fight”), passion (“The Fcuk”), conditioned and thwarted violence (“The War”), and other human conditions, dreams, and longing come under the poet’s scrutiny in both free verse and rhymed poems. His theme is human nature—that which bonds us could just as easily separate us. We are vulnerable beings, but we do persist.”
Do you have suggestions on how to become a better writer?
The phrase my father always use to say to me whenever I said I was going to do something was this: “Don’t talk about it, just do it!
I suppose that is the best suggestion I can make. Many people advise announcing their intention to all and sundry. They recommend this because it makes you vulnerable to accountability. People will constantly ask? “How is the writing going,” etc. To me, that would put me off completely. I prefer, to make the decision and get on with it. The most important thing to do is to “schedule” when you are going to write and stick to it. The other very obvious thing is to read, read, read everything in the genre you are writing in. Think about the way the book is structured, how characters are developed, and most importantly how the “continuum of time and continuity” is presented. Herein lies technique that you can learn from other authors.
Just The Word
What challenges do you come across when writing/creating your story?
Almost everything I write about is based upon some real-life experience of my own, or somebody else. And some of that content is unnerving to say the least. In the end, as an author, we want to connect with our readers and not alienate them. Getting the right balance between the details and the narrative is, to my mind, the challenge.
What do you think makes a good story?
A good story, in my opinion, usually involves an unexpected event that presents a challenge. A challenge that will push a protagonist and an antagonist to the limits of their capacity and ingenuity.
What does your family think of your writing?
My family always wanted me to write and that support has been the most important source of stability and motivation.
Do you see writing as a career?
Yes, definitely.
Do you have anything specific you’d like to tell the readers?
Thank you. I would be so interested to correspond with any of you who have anything to say or have any ideas to share about what I have written or anything else for that matter. I would love to hear from you.
When did you first consider yourself a writer?
When my first book “Lost in Music.” was published. Then, yes, I took myself seriously as a writer.
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