1.
What
inspired you to write Savant? I decided to write
“Savant” as a progression in my journey as a autism parent and advocate. After
publishing my first book “Totally Lost: A Brutally Honest Assessment of Raising
a Child on the Autism Spectrum,” I felt I had a talent and calling for writing
as a means to bring more awareness and attention to Autism.
2.
What
makes it unique? I think the mission behind
“Savant” is what makes it such a unique work: to entertain AND to inform. The
protagonist, Michael Avery, has autism and the reader is put into the same
situations and life occurrences that those on the autism spectrum deal with on
a daily basis.
3.
What
do we need to know about what the family of an autistic member faces? Autism is a lifelong and life changing condition. For
those of us with a family member on the spectrum, life threw us a curveball the
moment we got our diagnosis. This is a condition that will define the rest of
our lives. Believe me when I say that one person may receive the diagnosis, but
the entire family bears the burden.
4.
What
challenges did you have in penning this book? For
me, the hardest part of writing a fiction novel is actually building character
profiles. As a writer, I want the characters in my book to reflect the melting
pot that is our society. So, coming up with names is very difficult when you
want the characters in your book to reflect the diverse population of our
country.
5.
What
advice do you have for authors? Writing a book is a
difficult and rewarding experience. Seeing your name in print is one of the
coolest things you will ever do. So go for it!
6.
Where
do you see book publishing heading? Literature is
time tested. Obviously, technology will play a role but, in my opinion, there
will never be a better medium than the printed word. As for publishing outlets,
I think this is where there will be a significant change in the coming years
and decades. The new hybrid publishing firms are the way of the future and we
will continue to see more authors going this route.
For more info, please see: www.johndrichmond.com
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