Interview With Author Matthew Johns

 

1. What inspired you to write this book? Nearly dying was the catalyst for writing the book which is, in fact, one book split into three, with this book being the first of the soon-to-be-three ‘Angel O’Clock’s, as it were,  with another, say, two books ready to be typed -up on top…In addition to an ever-increasing sense of spiritual intuition, the book was, at least in part, born out of a sense of betrayal by some of those closest to me…Along the way, I found that my nearly dying, and everything else that’s ever happened to me, was, in fact, not happening TO me but FOR me - 23.23, I now see on my iPhone clock as I type this - Confirmation! - God always knew that I would write this book and what would need to happen FOR me in order to create the author -come-conditions needed to create the book before us…forgiveness is the answer! 

2. What exactly is it about and who is it written for? As well as many other forms of spiritual guidance mentioned in the book, the name‘Angel O’Clock; A Language of Confirmation’ was born out of how time, I have discovered, is not a man-made construct, but God’s…The book also explores free-will, fate and family, synchronicity, tarot and time… 

The book is for Jesus, God, and you and me, proving thoroughly therapeutic in the process though, as I felt compelled by Spirit to keep pushing through, it is also to glorify His name and works…Furthermore, I suspect that this book and the books to come will provide insight, for those who ‘know’ me, as to my thoughts and feelings; my side of the still-to-come-story… 

3. What do you hope readers will get out of reading your book?I hope that the book will strengthen my readers’ existing belief in God and/or birth the beginnings of belief for those, say, less then sure by way of documenting an overwhelming number of examples of ‘there’s something going on! It’s just too weird!’Ask God for a sign! He will not let you down! Once you have a sign and have a line of communication with your Spirit-Team, you can begin to build on that; you can tell ‘Them’ what signs you’re looking for or what ‘They’ should do to make it clear and obvious…  

4. How did you decide on your book’s title and cover design? Come say there is power, signs and messages in numbers, in what they ‘mean’…Angel numbers can be interpreted to take meaning and, at least with me, even provide instruction and/or confirmation..or, perhaps not, as the case may be…God speaks through us every day and, often is the case, at least with me, words or thoughts of significance can be confirmed, as it were, when said at an Angel O’Clock…when the time, at the time, includes an Angel number. Having said that, it is worth saying that everyone’s intuitive relationship with the Divine is, no doubt, unique and different. Spirit knows EXACTLY what you’re thinking and EXACTLY how you’ll react to anything that could ever happen in eternity… 

I stumbled upon an old photo one day, after I had nearly died a few years back now, that seems to show Spirit, in various forms, both present and communicating with me, through the photo, from the past, but speaking to the present as though They always knew I would see the photo, Them and their messages…which I do explain in depth in the book. The main ‘sign’, that initially grabbed my attention is, what I am convinced is the face of an Angel looking right at the camera from inside the TV screen… 

5. What advice or words of wisdom do you have for fellow writers – other than run!?I guess I got ‘lucky’, if you will, in that I am extremely passionate about what I am writing about…Easier said than done, I know, but perhaps writing about what you are passionate about is the way forward…?  

6. What trends in the book world do you see -- and where do you think the book publishing industry is heading?  In all honesty, my knowledge of the book world is somewhat lacking, however, I would imagine that books of a spiritual nature are on the rise as authors and readers alike have been Divine-design-forced to go within, as they say, in an attempt to find mind, meaning and more… 

7. Were there experiences in your personal life or career that came in handy when writing this book?  The book is centered around personal experiences with many, many mentioned and more missed out…Events, emotions, interactions and experiences were fuel for the Jesus-driven vehicle I’m enjoying…  

8. How would you describe your writing style? Which writers or books is your writing similar to? I’d like to think my style will make the more complex concepts and theories fun, more accessible, digestible…understandable…to the masses and the average Joe… 

9. What challenges did you overcome in the writing of this book? All my relationships were affected; shaken, some destroyed…writing the book pushed me and others apart which only served to make me write more which further perpetuated the cycle…all the while I’m being told that I was going to fail…I forgive those who doubted and worse, if not thank them, for they have pushed me further than I ever thought I’d go…all by Divine-design, they weren’t supposed to know!   

10. If people can buy or read one book this week or month, why should it be yours? I know that God helped me to write this book…I just know that there’s a message in there for you! He knew you would read it! The next books are even better, I feel, so you might as well hit the ground running…but I’m not telling you to run! 

About The Author: Nearly dying was the best thing that ever happened to me. Somewhere along the way, I realized that things I had previously thought had happened to me had, in fact, happened for me; for my own good. This journey took a turn for the spiritual ever since I saw my soul mate; the catalyst for much of who I am today. This second chance at life; this process of death and rebirth has brought me closer to The Divine and, with an ever-increasing psychic vocabulary, I have begun to develop the language with which to have an intuitive conversation with Spirit; The Divine. My relationship with Angel Numbers and numerology has led me to the epiphany that Time is a God-made construct with which to live out our earthly-lives to a Divine timeline; a timeline within which 'coincidence' is Queen but synchronicity is King. The knowledge, love and support of The Angels and spirit-realm will always be available to you and I when we embrace Their existence and willingness, if not desire, to inspire, guide and protect us along this energetic journey; a dance with The Divine; danced to the rhythm of Divine-Design, pre-destiny, spiritual partnership and co-creation. Trust in your Spirit-Guides. Ask Them for a sign! They are always right beside you! Try even help me with my music…

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