Interview With Children’s Book Author Mary-Joan Nwaogu

  

Kuffour and His Talking Environment

 

 

1.      What inspired you to write this book? I was looking to write a book that would have a lot of humor for its readers, and at the same time, have some salient moral and civic lessons.

 

2.      What exactly is it about and who is it written for? The book is about a lazy farmer who loved to earn with little or no effort; whose behavior turned out to have a chain reaction of talking things and animals in his community. The book is written for children above 6 years.

 

a.       What do you hope readers will get out of reading the book? Readers of the book will benefit the following: Humor and relaxation; the need to work hard; and the need to play one’s part anywhere one finds oneself.

 

3.      How did you decide on the book’s title and cover design? I wanted a captivating and inviting title and cover that would summarize the events in the book.

 

4.      What advice or words of wisdom do you have for fellow writers – other than run!? There are many things to write about from our environment and experiences. Our daily living is full of stories of what to write. Look around, and write.  The world wants to read from you.

 

5.      What trends in the book world do you see – and where do you think the book publishing industry is heading? I see a world tending towards turning out lazy writers who command AI for their scripts, yet become best sellers without creativity.  The publishing industry may be heading towards reduction in arts and creativity.

 

6.      Were your experiences in your personal life or career that came in handy when writing this book? Kuffour and His Talking Environment is a derivative of an African tale I came across as a student about 35 years ago while in high school.  I transformed the tale into having more events that would rhyme with the subject matter.

 

7.      How would you describe your writing style? Which writers or books is your writing similar to? My writing is tailored towards retelling African folklore to a generation that has almost lost their roots. When I was growing up, we used to have a book series called African Night Entertainment. Though I do not have access to those books now, I feel my writing is similar to the series.

 

8.      What challenges did you overcome in the writing of the book? The challenges I met were mainly about the decision of names and characters as the folklore was not originally from my country, but from another African country.  Another challenge was how to draw up events that will link with one another in line with the title of the book.

 

9.      If people can buy or read one book this week or month, why should it be yours? My book is filled with a captivating story, relatable characters and a lot of humour that grabs every   reader’s attention from the beginning and keeps him/her hooked to the end of the book.  It’s a book full of fun and immersive experiences for the readers.  Kuffour and His Talking Environment has a unique perspective that sets it apart from the rest. In summary, if a reader is looking for a book that’s filled with passion, and a unique voice, then my book, Kuffour and His Talking Environment should be the book.

About The Author: Mary-Joan Nwaogu is an author of over 20 children's books. Her children's literature are based on either phonics or African tales. She has written many books for early childhood education. She can be found on Instagram at:geniuslibraconsult.

 

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Brian Feinblum should be followed on www.linkedin.com/in/brianfeinblum. This is copyrighted by BookMarketingBuzzBlog ©2024. Born and raised in Brooklyn, he now resides in Westchester with his wife, two kids, and Ferris, a black lab rescue dog, and El Chapo, a pug rescue dog. His writings are often featured in The Writer and IBPA’s The Independent.  This award-winning blog has generated over 3.6 million pageviews. With 4,800+ posts over the past dozen years, 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 www.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 director of publicity positions 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, Todd Duncan, Susan RoAne, John C. Maxwell, Jeff Foxworthy, Seth Godin, and Henry Winkler. He hosted a panel on book publicity for Book Expo America several years ago, and has spoken at ASJA, Independent Book Publishers Association Sarah Lawrence College, Nonfiction Writers Association, Cape Cod Writers Association, Willamette (Portland) Writers Association, APEX, Morgan James Publishing, 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. His first published book was The Florida homeowner, Condo, & Co-Op Association Handbook.  It was featured in The Sun Sentinel and Miami Herald.

 

 

 

1.      What inspired you to write this book? I was looking to write a book that would have a lot of humor for its readers, and at the same time, have some salient moral and civic lessons.

 

2.      What exactly is it about and who is it written for? The book is about a lazy farmer who loved to earn with little or no effort; whose behavior turned out to have a chain reaction of talking things and animals in his community. The book is written for children above 6 years.

 

a.       What do you hope readers will get out of reading the book? Readers of the book will benefit the following: Humor and relaxation; the need to work hard; and the need to play one’s part anywhere one finds oneself.

 

3.      How did you decide on the book’s title and cover design? I wanted a captivating and inviting title and cover that would summarize the events in the book.

 

4.      What advice or words of wisdom do you have for fellow writers – other than run!? There are many things to write about from our environment and experiences. Our daily living is full of stories of what to write. Look around, and write.  The world wants to read from you.

 

5.      What trends in the book world do you see – and where do you think the book publishing industry is heading? I see a world tending towards turning out lazy writers who command AI for their scripts, yet become best sellers without creativity.  The publishing industry may be heading towards reduction in arts and creativity.

 

6.      Were your experiences in your personal life or career that came in handy when writing this book? Kuffour and His Talking Environment is a derivative of an African tale I came across as a student about 35 years ago while in high school.  I transformed the tale into having more events that would rhyme with the subject matter.

 

7.      How would you describe your writing style? Which writers or books is your writing similar to? My writing is tailored towards retelling African folklore to a generation that has almost lost their roots. When I was growing up, we used to have a book series called African Night Entertainment. Though I do not have access to those books now, I feel my writing is similar to the series.

 

8.      What challenges did you overcome in the writing of the book? The challenges I met were mainly about the decision of names and characters as the folklore was not originally from my country, but from another African country.  Another challenge was how to draw up events that will link with one another in line with the title of the book.

 

9.      If people can buy or read one book this week or month, why should it be yours? My book is filled with a captivating story, relatable characters and a lot of humor that grabs every   reader’s attention from the beginning and keeps him/her hooked to the end of the book.  It’s a book full of fun and immersive experiences for the readers.  Kuffour and His Talking Environment has a unique perspective that sets it apart from the rest. In summary, if a reader is looking for a book that’s filled with passion, and a unique voice, then my book, Kuffour and His Talking Environment should be the book.

About The Author: Mary-Joan Nwaogu is an author of over 20 children's books. Her children's literature are based on either phonics or African tales. She has written many books for early childhood education. She can be found on Instagram at:geniuslibraconsult.

 

Need PR Help?

Brian Feinblum, the founder of this award-winning blog, with 3.6 million page views, can be reached at brianfeinblum@gmail.com  He is available to help authors promote their story, sell their book, and grow their brand. He has over 30 years of experience in successfully helping thousands of authors in all genres. Let him be your advocate, teacher, and motivator!

 

About Brian Feinblum

Brian Feinblum should be followed on www.linkedin.com/in/brianfeinblum. This is copyrighted by BookMarketingBuzzBlog ©2024. Born and raised in Brooklyn, he now resides in Westchester with his wife, two kids, and Ferris, a black lab rescue dog, and El Chapo, a pug rescue dog. His writings are often featured in The Writer and IBPA’s The Independent.  This award-winning blog has generated over 3.6 million pageviews. With 4,800+ posts over the past dozen years, 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 www.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 director of publicity positions 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, Todd Duncan, Susan RoAne, John C. Maxwell, Jeff Foxworthy, Seth Godin, and Henry Winkler. He hosted a panel on book publicity for Book Expo America several years ago, and has spoken at ASJA, Independent Book Publishers Association Sarah Lawrence College, Nonfiction Writers Association, Cape Cod Writers Association, Willamette (Portland) Writers Association, APEX, Morgan James Publishing, 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. His first published book was The Florida homeowner, Condo, & Co-Op Association Handbook.  It was featured in The Sun Sentinel and Miami Herald.