Interview With Author Sandoval

 

 

 

1. What inspired you to write this book? I've been writing since I was in grammar school, but it was after a health scare, I realized life is too short to wait for "tomorrow." Tomorrow is not guaranteed, so I decided to publish how I cope with my demons.

 

2. What exactly is it about and who is it written for? It’s about my survival from a tumultuous environment growing up. Writing was one of my outlets while growing up. It’s written for anyone who can relate and realize they are not alone, and you are strong enough to keep going.

 

3. What do you hope readers will get out of reading your book? They are not alone.

 

4. How did you decide on your book’s title and cover design? The book is my soul. The cover design reflects my tormented soul. It’s my daily struggle and where I feel most safe. The shadows in the moonlight.

 

5. What advice or words of wisdom do you have for fellow writers – other than run!? Believe in yourself. If you have a message or a great story to tell, whether it's dark or joyful, share it. You never know who you might help, inspire, or comfort with your words.

 

6. What trends in the book world do you see -- and where do you think the book publishing industry is heading? The publishing world in 2024 is really exciting! We're seeing a mix of technological innovation, a strong push for diversity and sustainability, and the growing impact of social media and new business models. These trends are shaping a dynamic and vibrant landscape for both authors and publishers. Individuals being able to share their work on their terms and through a variety of platforms versus having to meet deadlines due to a contract. Creativity is an inspiration and not something one can call on demand.

 

7. Were there experiences in your personal life or career that came in handy when writing this book? My writing is all personal experiences. t's my way of making sense of the chaos and keeping my sanity in this crazy world. As I always put it, shit in my head that needs to come out. There are scars you can see and those you cannot which never heal the mind just repress them until they are triggered. The mind races an outlet is needed and writing is one of those coping tools for me.

 

8. How would you describe your writing style? Which writers or books is your writing similar to? I’m not sure. I’ve really never given much thought into what my writing style is. I just ask myself if what I write is authentic. If it feels right, then I go with it. Otherwise, that stays in the released chaos stack.

 

9. What challenges did you overcome in the writing of this book? The biggest challenge was going through notebooks, scrap paper, and phone of my works and selecting which writings were in good shape to include and share.

 

10. If people can buy or read one book this week or month, why should it be yours? If you want an empowering collection of raw, powerful, and haunting poetry this book is for you. This work takes the reader through a journey of survival from life's nightmares, struggles, pain, betrayal, and ultimately healing and growth. Grab a box of tissues and a stiff drink, I’m told you’re going to need it.

 

About The Author: Growing up in the inner-city streets of Chicago, I found solace in writing, sketching, and listening to music, which helped me escape the pain and sadness around me. Despite the challenges, I graduated from both grammar and high school with honors. While raising my daughters, I also completed my undergraduate degree with honors and went on to earn three master's degrees. Through it all, my writing has been a constant source of sanity, helping me cope with life's hardships and the invisible scars they leave behind.

 

 

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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 3.9 million pageviews. With 4,900+ 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, BookCAMP, 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.