Interview With Filmmaker and Author Angel A

1.       What motivated you to write your book, to force you from taking an idea or experience and turning it into this book? It was a persistent idea that I woke to every morning. The only way I know to resolve an insistent internal signal is to respond to it the best way I can. 

 

2. What is it about and who is it for? It is a tale that presents an emerging mythology for the new Epoch of the Age of Aquarius. It sounds like a large task, but looking forward, we need a plan. The story seeks to bridge the gap between scientific method and spirituality. It also seeks to create religious syncretism - a coming together of religions under a common faith. It is for people who are scientific who are curious about matters and behavior of faith and for people of faith who are curious about potential ways forward on their spiritual path.  

3. What takeaways might the reader will be left with after reading it? Never underestimate the power of an idea and the groundswell of human potential that it may inspire. 

4. How did you decide on your book’s title and cover design? The title, Holy Parrot, is the English translation of the Spanish, Loro Santo. This is the name given to the macaw in the story that is initially called Gabriel. The relationship of this bird to a village girl called Maria sends a ripple across the globe. The cover design is a reflection of both the role of Gabriel and Maria in the story.  

5. What advice or words of wisdom do you have for fellow writers? Listen to the quiet hints and persistent feelings. Inspiration is not necessarily heralded by trumpets. 

6. What trends in the book world do you see -- and where do you think the book publishing industry is heading? I was invited to attend a book publishing certificate course at Yale University. I attended, and I believe the book publishing industry is moving towards becoming decentraliZed due to the direct access audiences now have with content providers due to advances in communication technology. 

7. What challenges did you overcome to write this book? Pain. I had three separate, unrelated injuries that occurred when I was writing. Much of this book was written in a state of unmedicated delirium in response to pain. It was a fascinating ‘trip’

8. How would you describe your writing style? I write novels as a script first to give myself linear perspective to the narrative arc and key dialogue. The story-telling style then tends to flow in a way that is similar to a film. Reviewers often remark on the style as being unique or refreshing.  

9. If people can buy or read one book this week or month, why should it be yours? If readers are curious about a mysterious event that includes a fusion of of science, spirituality and exotic locations, that leaves them pondering about what is truth and what is not, this story may be the perfect option.  

About The Author: Angel A is an Australian writer and filmmaker who shares insights and experiences of varied cultures through narratives that are compelling, inspiring and insightful. Mary Poser was Angel’s highly-awarded first novel. Angel’s passion for writing screenplays and novels reveals a richly diverse world of conflict, love and hope. For more info, please see: https://www.angelsleap.com.

 

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Brian Feinblum should be followed on Twitter @theprexpert. This is copyrighted by BookMarketingBuzzBlog ©2022. Born and raised in Brooklyn, he now resides in Westchester with his wife, two kids, and Ferris, a black lab rescue dog. His writings are often featured in The Writer and IBPA’s The Independent.  This award-winning blog has generated over 3.2 million pageviews. With 4,400+ posts over the past decade, it was named one of the best book marketing blogs by BookBaby  http://blog.bookbaby.com/2013/09/the-best-book-marketing-blogs and recognized by Feedspot in 2021 and 2018 as one of the top book marketing blogs. It was also named by WinningWriters.com as a "best resource.” For the past three decades, including 21 years as the head of marketing for the nation’s largest book publicity firm, and two jobs at two independent presses, Brian has worked with many first-time, self-published, authors of all genres, right along with best-selling authors and celebrities such as: Dr. Ruth, Mark Victor Hansen, Joseph Finder, Katherine Spurway, Neil Rackham, Harvey Mackay, Ken Blanchard, Stephen Covey, Warren Adler, Cindy Adams, Susan RoAne, Jeff Foxworthy, Seth Godin, and Henry Winkler. He recently hosted a panel on book publicity for Book Expo America, and has spoken at ASJA, IBPA, Sarah Lawrence College, Nonfiction Writers Association, Cape Cod Writers Association, Willamette (Portland) Writers Association, and Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association. His letters-to-the-editor have been published in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, New York Post, NY Daily News, Newsday, The Journal News (Westchester) and The Washington Post. He has been featured in The Sun Sentinel and Miami Herald. For more information, please consult: linkedin.com/in/brianfeinblum.