Saturday, November 26, 2016

Interview with author Alan J. Whiticker


 The Classics: The Greatest Films of the 20th Century 


1.What inspired you to write your book?
I have had a lifelong interest in classic film, pulling together a personal library of books, DVDs and video (remember them!) over the past 40 years that tell the story of classic Hollywood films, especially from the 1930s to the 1970s. When I found these images from the Mary Evans Picture Library I knew there was a great book there and was careful to choose rare images and posters and then choose the best films representative of the Hollywood experience over the past 100 years.

2. What is it about?
The Classics is a collection of great movies from the Silent Era through to the 1990s. The majority of films featured in this book have their origins in Hollywood, but British films that proved successful in the US also filter through. The captions and detailed backgrounds to the movies provide the reader with many of the qualities that make these films ‘a classic’ … the actors, writing, direction and production.

3. What do you hope will be the everlasting thoughts for readers who finish your book?
The Classics provides the reader not only with the opportunity to revisit many of their favourite films, but also to appreciate more fully the rich history of films over the decades. The book is not meant to be a definitive history or text book of film, although I would be surprised if many of the greatest films from the respective eras are not represented … Gone with the Wind, Casablanca, Citizen Kane, Ben Hur, Sound of Music and many, many others.

4. What advice do you have for writers?
As the author of more than 40 books on a wide variety of subjects (history, biography, sport, true crime and pop culture) it’s important to know you subject – research and read extensively – and also to write with an authoritative voice. One goes in hand with the other, but it’s important that your knowledge, passion and understanding of the subject shines through in the writing. Writing is also a skill and craft … keep writing, keep practicing and use everything!

5. Where do you think the book publishing industry is heading?
Books are under fire at the moment from the internet, on-line publishing and distribution (amazon.com) and the disappearance of the corner bookstore! All have a roil-on effect that makes not only publishing, but also distribution and finding an audience in a saturated media landscape, all  the more difficult. However, you will never be able to replace the portability, giftedness and whole body experience of reading and re-ready a hardcopy because reading is a very tactile activity.

6. What challenges did you have in writing your book?
It would have been easy to just write about who was in each movie and what the film is about – sourcing info from Wikipedia and the internet – but I really wanted people to know why these films were classics. Having referenced and researched widely, I re-watched many of the films again to try and discern each film’s innate ‘greatness’ and to place them in the historical context of the film industry and the respective career of the participants.

7. If people can only buy one book this month, why should it be yours?
In the introduction I write that revisiting a favourite film is like having a conversation with an old friend … imagine having all your old friends in one place! That’s The Classics  … all the greatest films of the 20th Century in one great book. I hope though that younger film fans can tap into this book and discover the joy of many of these films for themselves. I believe The Classics lays down a great pathway for film appreciation that will lead the reader to a deeper appreciation of many of these long-forgotten films.

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Friday, November 25, 2016

Interview with author Stephen Black



 I Ate Tiong Bahru

Artist/writer Stephen Black has lived in Asia most of his adult life, pursuing a career that encompasses art, photography, video, VR, IT and writing. A graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology, he has worked for major media companies like CNN, Fuji TV, Fox and France 2; as well as with a great variety of artists, dancers and musicians: some very well known, some not. He has written seven books.  www.blacksteps.tv


1. What really inspired you to write your book, to force you from taking an idea or experience and conveying it into a book? I live on the island of Singapore, a city-state nation that is a dynamic intersection of Southeast Asian cultures and globalism. Tiong Bahru is one of the few areas in Singapore which is conserved. Built and designed by the British, the estate is a collection of white Art Deco buildings and a food center which is known for its wet market and its great variety of cooked foods.The population of the estate is a mix of long-established locals (mainly Chinese), wealthy expats and local hipsters. 
During the three years that I lived there, I realized that I was living in an outstanding example of globalism. I felt compelled to document this, as well as to create a portrait of a time and place that was being lost.

2. What is it about and whom do you believe us your targeted reader?
I Ate Tiong Bahru is a collection of short stories about Tiong Bahru, its residents, its food and its ceremonies.A reader will gain insights into Singapore, Southeast Asia and the interconnectedness of the world. IATB is  for anyone who enjoys distinctive writing. Art Review Asia magazine wrote, " Black's love letter is one of the best introductions to a country and a state that you might read..."

3. What do you hope will be the everlasting thoughts for readers who finish your book? What should remain with them long after putting it down? I have been inspired by Cannery Row, by John Steinbeck.That book is poetic, factual, historical, universal and intimate. I feel that I know the characters in Steinbeck's book and have lived amongst them. I am far from being a Steinbeck, but I do hope that readers of iatb feel that they have gained insights into the lives, history and culture of Tiong Bahru and Southeast Asia.

4. What advice or words of wisdom do you have for fellow writers?
Don't stop, unless you stop to read.

5. What trends in the book world do you see and where do you think the book publishing industry is heading?The boundaries between self-publishing and traditional publishing will continue to be blurred."Hybrid" is an adjective we will be seeing more of in the book world. Small independent presses are given more opportunities to succeed and "fail better".Technology and social media will continue to lower the barriers to becoming a "bestselling author".

6. What great challenges did you have in writing your book?
I faced the same challenges many writers face: financial, technical, aesthetic. Examples: Write in first person or third? How to write in such a way that Singaporeans do not become bored by the exposition necessary required to explain things to non-Singaporeans? Do I really think this cross-genre "lyrical documentary" idea is the way to go? What is the proper response if a friend says you look "emaciated"?

7. If people can only buy one book this month, why should it be yours?
As an artist, I am interested in creating a "unique reading experience". Because of my background in network television, I know when to embrace-- and when to run from, Hollywood's three act storytelling style. As a documentarian, I know the importance, beauty and power of "simple facts". Photography has taught me about the relationships between lighting, location and the decisive moment. As for the experience of being human, all I can do is put down on paper my questions, surprises, disappointments and delights.The result of all of this is, I hope, a collection of short stories that can be enjoyed and appreciated on many levels; perhaps even treasured.

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Thursday, November 24, 2016

Interview with author Diana Madaras



The Colors of Tucson

The name Diana Madaras has become synonymous with Tucson and her bold, colorful artwork recently earned her Tucson's vote for Best Visual Artist for the seventh time. Dozens of newspaper and magazine articles have been written about her and her work, and she has been featured on television shows produced by NBC, CBS, and PBS affiliates. She is president of the nonprofit Art for Animals Foundation, a charity she founded that has raised more than $200,000 to help abused, injured and orphaned animals. The “Colors of Tucson” is Diana’s third book. Her recently published coffee table book entitled Private Spaces includes 152 paintings as well as the story of her unconventional artist journey. Her first book, “Kitty Humbug’s Christmas Tale,” is a delightful, beautifully-illustrated children’s’ book about two cats who save Christmas at the veterinary hospital.

1. What really inspired you to write your book, to force you from taking an idea
or experience and conveying it into a book?
I had an extra day in Chicago after my husband and I competed in a ballroom dance competition, so we spent the afternoon visiting the Art Institute of Chicago. In the museum shop, I noticed a book with small colorful photos on a white cover titled “Color” something. I never had a chance to look through the book,  but as we walked down the flight of stairs outside the museum, the idea struck me- I want to do a book called the “The Colors of Tucson.”  Ideas often come via a little voice in my head, and this one was shouting. I was still enthusiastic about the idea a week later, so committed to the project.

2. What is it about and whom do you believe us your targeted reader? 
The book features 92 colorful paintings of my beloved Tucson created over the past 25 years with many fun facts about the desert southwest.  What makes the book especially fun is the color bar on each page signifying the predominate colors in the paintings on that page. Each two page spread also includes a subtitle that categorizes the paintings, for example, Historic Tucson, or Succulents, or Sunsets. The targeted reader is the visitor who wants a memento of their trip, as well as the Tucson resident who loves the “Old Pueblo.”

3. What do you hope will be the everlasting thoughts for readers who finish your
book? What should remain with them long after putting it down? 
My hope is the reader will experience the touch of joy I feel when I paint this place I call home, and discover a side of Tucson previously unknown.

4. What advice or words of wisdom do you have for fellow writers? 
Just do it. I run two galleries and create the inventory for both. I still made time to write this book. Don’t let excuses get in the way.

5. What trends in the book world do you see and where do you think the book
publishing industry is heading? 
I know reading on electronic devices is becoming the standard, but there is nothing like turning the pages of an actual book in-hand.

6. What great challenges did you have in writing your book? 
The greatest challenge in writing this book was devising a layout that was novel and appealing and would relay the story in an organized fashion.

7. If people can only buy one book this month, why should it be yours? 
This book is a little treasure. One can actually buy color and joy for under $20!

For more information, please see: www.madaras.com

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Interview with author K.J. Hales


It’s Hard to be Good


1. What inspired you to write your book?
There’s a saying that “the dog did it.”  Well, in this case, it happens to be true.  My dog actually does get the credit.  Growing up, I always loved both reading and writing poetry.  But, as an adult it was no more than scrapes of paper in my journal that I seldom glanced at.  However, when a sassy, little dachshund came to live with us in 2006 she somehow reignited my creative juices and all these silly little poems started pouring out of me.  Her antics gave me a constant stream of creative material.  One day I jokingly said out loud, “these would make great children’s books.”  And that was that, the journey to publish “the Wienerdog books” began.

2. What is it about?
It’s Hard to be Good is the first book in the series, Life’s Little Lessons by Ellie the Wienerdog.  It shares Ellie’s struggle to do the right thing when she is faced with wanting something she is not supposed to have.  In the end, not giving in to temptation earns her praise and rewards that make her feel so much better than the temporary satisfaction she may have felt if she gave in and did the wrong thing.  It teaches the valuable lesson of the rewards that come from “being good.”  It was inspired by, what has come to be known as, the “trash compactor incident” in which the ending wasn’t quite as good. 

3. What do you hope will be the everlasting thoughts for readers who finish your book?
My desire is that It’s Hard to be Good becomes a classic tale that both kids and grown-ups will, not only enjoy reading, but also learn from.  Humor is a great teacher and who better to learn from than a fun, animated character like Ellie the (purple) Wienerdog.  I sincerely hope readers will return to It’s Hard to be Good over and over again to laugh while learning.

4. What advice do you have for writers?
The first thing I would urge writers to do is just start writing!  Write without thought to grammar, spelling or composition.  Just start writing.  Get your thoughts down on paper. Even if it’s only an idea or a word, write it down.  A journal is a wonderful place to start.  In fact, several of Life’s Little Lessons were first written in my journals. The second piece of advice I would offer is to keep a pen and pad everywhere – beside your bed; in the bathroom; the kitchen; the car; your purse or pocket; everywhere!  You never know when or where inspiration will hit you, so be prepared.  Digital devices may work to record your thoughts on the fly, but my advice would be to then write those words down on paper the moment you get a chance – it will make them real.

5. Where do you think the book publishing industry is heading?
I believe a revolution is happening. The Internet now offers a wealth of information including “how-to” resources and marketing opportunities that make the possibility for writers to publish their work (outside of the traditional publishing model) a reality.  Here are a few places to start learning:

6. What challenges did you have in writing your book?
The journey from conception to reality for “the Wienerdog books” has been a long, hard, amazing road filled with more challenges than I could have imagined. I had a clear vision of what I wanted Ellie to be and wasn’t willing to give up control.  That led me to establish my own publishing company.  The learning curve has been steep but with the help of a handful of incredibly talented people, Open Door Press has succeeded in producing Ellie the Wienerdog’s first children’s book that rivals the best of the best in the industry. From finding an illustrator; to learning storyboard and book design; to what all the numbers and data mean on the copyright page; to color and font selections; to book size, paper types, cover and end page design; to printing options, production time and cost per unit; to distribution (that’s a biggie); to website design, social media strategy and public relations; to, to, to …  I am still learning.  The job is endless and at times a bit overwhelming, BUT when I see the smiles and joyful reactions from the kids when the real life Ellie and I visit a classroom, it makes it all worthwhile.  It is so much fun!

7. If people can only buy one book this month, why should it be yours?
Everyone LOVES Ellie! She is the sassy, adorable, purple wienerdog that people will always enjoy for her ability to make them laugh out loud while teaching a valuable lesson. It’s Hard to be Good is fun, fun, fun! There are also wonderful teaching aids, learning activities and creative fun on Ellie’s website and an awesome Ellie plush toy, all based on the book, that make the “Ellie” experience very, very special. 

For more information please visit www.elliethewienerdog.com

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Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Interview with author Connor Boyack



The Tuttle Twins and The Road to Surfdom

Connor Boyack is president of Libertas Institute, a free market think tank. In that capacity he has spearheaded successful policy reforms on property rights, civil liberties, parental rights, education reform, government transparency, and more. He is the author of ten books on economics, education, politics, and society, and has written hundreds of columns on these subjects for a variety of newspapers in the U.S. Boyack serves on the board of the Utah Home Education Association and is a popular speaker at conferences around the country. He teaches several classes to teens in his home state and along with his wife, homeschools his two young children in Salt Lake City, Utah.


1. What really inspired you to write your book, to force you from taking an idea or experience and conveying it into a book?
I’m a dad to two young, inquisitive kids. I’m also very conservative and wanted to find a way to share my values with them. Unfortunately there were no books that helped me talk about freedom, free markets, property rights, etc. in a way that was accessible to—and enjoyable for—young kids. So I talked to a bunch of other parents to see if they shared my interest, and the response was overwhelmingly positive. So we decided to begin The Tuttle Twins as a series to cater to this market and help parents have these engaging and value-based conversations with their kids.

2. What is it about and whom do you believe us your targeted reader?
Our latest book is the 5th installment in the series and, like the others, is based on a classic free market text. In this case, we chose The Road to Serfdom, by F.A. Hayek, a Nobel prize-winning free-market economist. The book was written half a century ago in response to the prevalence of socialism. Hayek warns us of the dangers of central planning and the unintended consequences that result from a small group of bureaucrats trying to manage the affairs of millions of people.

Our version takes this basic storyline and presents the core concepts in a fun story centered around a new beach called “Surfdom.” The twins team up with their uncle, an investigative reporter, to try and research how the new beach resort community is causing harm to many other people who are negatively affected by the government’s plan.

Our target market for the series is conservative, libertarian, and independent families—primarily parents who want to help their children understand the fundamental principles of freedom in a really fun way. Our target age range for young readers is 5-10, but we’ve had lots of older and younger readers as well!

3. What do you hope will be the everlasting thoughts for readers who finish your book? What should remain with them long after putting it down?
Like Hayek, we want to open people’s eyes to the many consequences that result from an action. Perhaps it’s a tax proposal, or a new park being built, or a government program, or a new law being passed. Whatever the action, these plans inevitably have unintended consequences that we need to be sensitive to. We should be humble and considerate of others as we decide what the government should do, because as the end of the day, somebody may end up being negatively affected by what we want done.

4. What advice or words of wisdom do you have for fellow writers?
First, I have to give a shout out to Scrivener. I use this app to write all my books, and it’s fantastic!

The second thing I would say is to find and cater to a niche. Writers that try to appeal to all people generally end up appealing to very few. Focus on a segment of society—whatever that may be—and you’ll end up with a dedicated and passionate fan base.

Lastly, and this may be a personal preference, but I find it’s better to write in small chunks than in long sessions of writing. If I spread my writing over a long period of time, my subconscious mind is working through details, coming up with scenarios, contemplating the strengths and weaknesses of what I’m doing, etc. Giving myself more time to think about what I’m writing, rather than focusing on producing large amounts in a limited time, has helped me to have better stories and better books.

5. What trends in the book world do you see and where do you think the book publishing industry is heading?
I really love that bookstores are making a comeback after an initial decline. I think technology is destabilizing the industry, of course, which is a good thing—it eliminates wasteful processes and procedures, forces efficiency, and leads to a better system in the end. But like many others, I only read books on paper, so seeing the market respond to this—especially the smaller niche used bookstores—has been a great new trend that’s going to help authors continue to appeal to a diverse audience in both the physical and digital world.

And if the 2016 election has proved anything, it’s the futility of trying to predict the future! While I don’t know what the next decade will look like for authors, I’m really excited to see where it leads—and to try and innovate and take advantage of newly developing trends.

6. What great challenges did you have in writing your book?
I’ll admit it—it’s really hard to take a dense book full of economic and political analysis and turn it into a 60-page illustrated book for children. On top of that, after summarizing the principles and conveying the information we want, it’s hard to wrap a fun story around it that’s enjoyable and memorable for kids.

But I think we’ve found our rhythm in nailing the balance between information and entertainment, so it’s both educational and fun for kids. The heavy amount of positive feedback we get suggests that our readers agree!

7. If people can only buy one book this month, why should it be yours?
It’s not hyperbole to say that nothing else like this book exists—because it’s true. The Tuttle Twins series is completely unique, and fills a huge void for parents looking to help their children understand the principles of freedom. These kids are bombarded with contrary messages in schools and the world around us, so why not give them a solid foundation in preparation for those challenges? 

The Tuttle Twins and the Road to Surfdom enables parents to introduce these important ideas in a really fun way for their children, leading to some engaging and powerful conversations about all sorts of events and issues in the world around us. Parents can’t go wrong in making sure our unique book series is in their home library.

For more information, see:  www.TuttleTwins.com   

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Interview With Literary Agent & Author Jeffrey Herman


Jeff Herman's Guide to Book Publishers, Editors and Literary Agents 2017: Who They Are, What They Want, How to Win Them Over

1. Jeff, your latest edition of a book you began publishing in 1990 is out. What led you to create a book that features your competition -- other literary agents? The only way to make the book useful for writers and industry insiders was to give my competition equal time. And agents are my best promoters.

2. Who needs it and why?  The primary market is any writer who wants to be traditionally
published because here they get the "who", the "how" and the "why". 

3. How has book publishing and agenting changed over the past 26 years? Traditional
publishers are less interesting than in the recent past because they because most of them have been bought and consolidated into huge corporations. Independent publishing has become a much smaller piece of the pie.  Less capital goes towards mid-list books, which has caused many agents to close or merge. 

4. Which genres do you see growth in?  Anything that can be easily self-published, such as
romance, women's fiction, and occult fiction categories.  

5. What trends do you see in self-publishing? Like above, it's best for mass-market fiction content, because the Internet provides a lot of ways to generate fan interest for these kinds of works.   

6. What do you really love about writing and working with authors? Ideas and expressing thoughts are fascinating. 

7. What advice do you have for struggling writers? Don't struggle. Enjoy the process.  

8. What can be done to improve literacy in this country? Parents need to read with their children. It starts in the home. Even a poor school can be compensated for if children are encouraged to read and think at home. 

9. Is the First Amendment going to be under siege with a Trump presidency? It's always under siege. The Patriot Act is what people need to worry about. Trump is weak, but fear is powerful. 

10. If authors don't actively promote and market themselves, what chance do they have at being successful writers? Relevant communities need to be discussing the book. Marketing doesn't work if it fails to light self-sustaining fires within key communities. Someone has to start those fires and then feed them. Period. 

11. Do you want to blow the Internet up-- or do you find it enhances and grows the book industry? The Internet has liberated humanity to be more brainwashed and enlightened. It cuts both ways depending upon the user's characteristics. It's much easier to reach and accumulate organized communities. It has sped up the pace of life and leaves less time for contemplation. It doesn't favor patience; it rewards impulse. It discloses bull-shit and cements deceptions into realities. 

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Interview with author David J. Castello


The Diary of an Immortal (1945-1959) 

1. What inspired you to write your book, to force you from taking an idea or experience and conveying it into a book?There were two events. Starting at the age of nine, I became extremely ill and bedridden with asthma. I wanted to get better and began reading every health book my mother would get from the library in Boynton Beach, Florida. I became a fan of early nutritionists such as Adelle Davis and began a lifelong habit of consuming vitamins and other supplements. Over the years I began to notice that my childhood friends were aging faster than me. Years later, I had a dream about a soldier discovering an ancient anti-aging formula during the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp in 1945. Upon awakening, I jotted down some notes and began writing what is now The Diary of An Immortal (1945-1959).
2. What is it about and whom do you believe is your targeted reader?I did a tremendous amount of research to make historical events such as the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp, the 1940’s jazz scene in Manhattan and the 1959 Tibetan uprising in Lhasa as realistic as possible because The Diary Of An Immortal (1945-1959) is an intense love story based upon a fantastic premise. It will appeal to anyone who is a fan of magical realism such as King’s The Green Mile and Fitzgerald’sThe Curious Case Of Benjamin Button.

3. What do you hope will be the ever-lasting  thoughts for readers who finish your book? What should remain with them long after putting it down?That there are things in life destined to die and other things in life meant to live forever.

4. What advice or wisdom do you have for writers?Never try to write a book. Just tell them a story, but challenge yourself to make it as interesting and thought provoking as possible. The only question I’ve ever asked myself after writing a part was, “Who cares?”Make them care.

5. What trends in the book world do you see and where do you think the book publishing industry is heading?More and more debut fiction novels will be self-published. I believe it’s a good thing for all parties involved. Writers should always go with their gut instinct and vision, especially in the beginning before it’s been trampled upon. The chances of some agent or publisher appreciating your initial vision are slim to none. 

6. What challenges did you have in writing your book?The book came to me in a series of dreams over a period of twenty years. I would wake up and think to myself, “Seriously?”  But after I wrote out my dream I could see it made sense and I went with the flow. It was like watching a fog lift in my mind. The challenge was allowing it to take me down this unknown journey without forcing it where to go next. I began to get very emotionally attached to the characters inThe Diary Of An Immortal (1945-1959). That presented a dilemma when some of my dreams were not kind to them, but I still went with it.

7. If people can only buy one book this month, why should it be yours?I’m a voracious reader and there is nothing out there quite like The Diary Of An Immortal (1945-1959). I wasn’t trying to write a novel, but something deep in my subconscious wanted this bizarre story to be told. I believe it will affect many people quite strongly, especially their feelings about love, life and death.

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