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Benita de la Rocha 

Interview With Author Benita de la Rocha

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Benita de la Rocha is a persona I, Benedetta Innaro, have created to express the world within me. She's like an exact copy of me plus the courage to be herself unapologetically and put into words all the thoughts and emotions we experience. I started writing poems at a very young age, but started publishing just recently. I have written only one book so far, though I've been coming up with ideas for another one.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest book is "The Billion Voices In My Head", a collection of the best and most representative poems I have written from age 14 to 18. The inspiration for it came from my experience first of all, all of the negative thoughts I was battling with but also my fantasies and dreams. I am a weird person, so my mind can come up with very weird scenarios and there are a lot of them in my book. Furthermore, I was inspired by the many artists that have impacted me throughout the years, not only writers but painters, singers or musicians in general and film directors too.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I wouldn't define my writing habits unusual, but once the inspiration sparks I need to start writing as soon as possible regardless of what I'm doing. I get ideas mostly during showers, walks and sex. So if you see me typing on my phone immediately after (or during) these, you'll know why. If I can't write down my thoughts anywhere, I'll start saying them out loud not to forget until I get a tool and a surface of any kind.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
My influences changed a lot throughout the years, I'd say the most important are Allen Ginsberg, Sylvia Plath, Charles Baudelaire, Gabriele D'Annunzio, Lana del Rey, Lewis Carroll and Avan Jogia.

What are you working on now?
I'm not working on anything in particular now, I'm still trying to figure out what the "next chapter" is about. Since the latest poem in my first book, I wrote some pieces that other people and myself included find interesting and valid, but I haven't understood what links them yet.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I'm still new on this field and trying to understand the ups and downs.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Experiment first of all, give everything a chance. I'm talking about methods, topics, styles. This will make your journey more interesting. Don't fear other people's opinion and feedback: remember that art comes to life when it meets with a spectator's feelings and point of view. Plus, if you believe in what you created nothing else will really matter.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Better out than in, it applies to almost everything not just burps. It's been crucial to my survival and the real reason I write.

What are you reading now?
I'm reading a lot of children's books for work. There are some that pretty thought-provoking even for adults. I have recently discovered Shel Silverstein and man he was a genius. Oliver Jeffers is incredibly talented too.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I can't really tell right now.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
I'd definitely bring a survival guide, Howl and other poems by Allen Ginsberg, Mixed Feelings by Avan Jogia (it has many wonderful pictures to look at) and a very long novel like The Lord of the Rings or The Godfather.

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Stephen Cartledge 

Interview With Author Stephen Cartledge

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I'm 64 years of age and now retired and living in Northern Thailand, with my second wife. I was a quified electrican and solar engineer and owned four bars in Spaain with my first wife.
Upto date i have written 29 books, non ficton, with a few journals and note books.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Fuerteventura road trip. I was inspired to writting to book after living on this beautiful island for 15 years.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes when I start writting I always have be at my comupter at 4am.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Dr Wayne Dyer

What are you working on now?
Nothing at the moment but I do have ideas on writting another book on Fuerteventura.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
For me being new to writting i’m using all social media platforms

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don't rush by being putting loads of books out in quick succession will only result in poor quailty work. Spend time editing, formating your book over and over again before hitting the publish button if you're self publishing. like i said it's not a race there's no prizes for being first over the line.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Quality not Quanity.

What are you reading now?
A few very old maniscrips i have written.

What’s next for you as a writer?
My be writting about my journey fro Spain to Thailand and the many struggles along the way.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Zero limits Joe Vitale
Don't die with the music still in you Serena J Dyer
The Shift Wayne Dyer

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Nathan Crown 

Interview With Author Nathan Crown

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
So far I written like 2 books started eight and published one so far

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Saber Tooth just came to me

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I gotta have coffee without neighbors mowing their grass

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Stephen King, Dean Koontz,

What are you working on now?
A book about a Wolf

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Don't know yet

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don't stop writing ever. Your better then you think.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Let sleeping dogs lay or if it ain't broke don't fix it

What are you reading now?
A Stephen King book.

What’s next for you as a writer?
More writing.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Tommyknockers and Pet Cemetery by Stephen King and Shadow fires by Dean Koontz

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Sam ‘Bo’ Thompson 

Interview With Author Sam 'Bo' Thompson

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve been a practicing pagan since the 90's (does that date me or what?), past VP and President of Triad CUUPs (Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans). During the years I have become a Reiki Master Teacher and a certified Great Life Coach. I learned Primitive Blacksmithing Around 2012 and took to it like a duck to water. I am honored to have been a finalist in Our State Magazine for a forged steel and copper rose. I teach both Primitive Blacksmithing and Magical Blacksmithing in the Foothills of NC. The focal point of my Work is on the magical part of blacksmithing and I am currently a full-time magical smith. Being a Priest of the Morrigan heavily influences what I do, and the smithy is dedicated to Her. I am also a proud Army Veteran. My current book is – Metal Never Lies: An Introduction to Metal Magic and I have a piece in an anthology – Warrior Queen: Answering the Call of The Morrigan

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Metal Never Lies: An Introduction to Metal Magic
I was looking for some information on the subject and there is nothing really out there I felt. This is a labor of love to re-expose people to the magic of metal and how we are connected to it.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I seem write best around about 3 am! LOL

What authors, or books have influenced you?
I think the biggest one is Byron Ballard. To just be myself and not try to 'fit in'.

What are you working on now?
Thinking about creating some online teaching around this subject

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I really haven't found a best.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just write

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
None of us are as smart as all of us!

What are you reading now?
Chaos Magic

What’s next for you as a writer?
I'm just enjoying the impact my book is having.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
David Eddings or Robert Jordan

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Abbey Bowen 

Interview With Author Abbey Bowen

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi there! I'm Abbey!

I am a licensed attorney turned fiction writer.
I live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with my wonderful boyfriend and our three cats!

During the pandemic, I decided to leave my corporate job and pursue the dream I’ve always had to become a published writer. I can’t say it’s been an easy journey, but it’s been so rewarding and fun!

I’m currently working on my first series titled “Reflections of Blue” (books one and two are out now)!

(Basically, I’m a bubbly and happy-go-lucky gal who enjoys writing fantasy smut from time to time. )

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
"Echoes of Green (Reflections of Book Two)." It is the second book in the series, and it is an extension of the dream I had that inspired the first one (if you want, you can read more about that on my blog)!

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I suppose it could be seen as unusual that I wrote the first book without any kind of "beat sheet." I just kind of came up with the story as I went along. However, I struggled to write a cohesive plot in "Echoes of Green," and I was introduced to "Save the Cat! Writes a Novel," and the second book was much more structured before I started writing.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Diana Gabaldon, Neil Gaiman, and Hanya Yanagihara.

What are you working on now?
"Hauntings of Hazel," the third book in the "Reflections of Blue Series."

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have found Pubby.com to be helpful in getting reviews on Amazon. As far as advertising goes, I'm still testing the waters outside of Amazon itself. Hopefully, Awesome Gang will be a great resource for readers who need an escape to find my books!

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Pay for professional editing services. I know it can seem expensive, but it is so important!

What is the best advice you have ever heard?

What are you reading now?
"Still Me" by Jojo Moyes

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
"Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon
"Good Omens" by Neil Gaiman
"A Little Life" by Hanya Yanagihara

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Warren Johnson 

Interview With Author Warren Johnson

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I grew up in Minnesota, 3rd generation Swedish. Now retirement, I am a freelance writer and publisher. I have published print and e-books and have written for magazines and newsletters in the fields of travel, history, religion, and music. I am a former bookdealer and classical musician. I have many years of education and traditional employment in multiple fields. I have traveled extensively – 47 US states, Canada, Mexico, Panamá, and Europe. I currently live in Cuenca, Ecuador. You can find me at: www.SecondHarvestBooks.com. www.clippings.me/warren-r-johnson, and www.TravelSketches.info. I have published 5 eBooks and 2 prnt books.

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Panamá Sketches. Living in Panamá for nearly a year allowed me the opportunity to explore and write about the country. I began my travel blog and recently put those posts into eBook form. This book will likely become a print book in the future.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I do a lot of research in the early morning, sitting in my office before my computer. I then take what I've learned and create either a book or a magazine article.

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Paul Theroux and Timothy Ferriss have been two authors whose works have inspired me to pursue writing.

What are you working on now?
Currently, I am working on book. marketing, that oh-so-essential endeavor to tell the world that I have spoken.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My eBooks do best on Apple Books, though I list all my books on as many appropriate sites that I can find.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don't give up. Stick to it. Success will shine on you one day.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don't give up. Stick to it. Success will shine on you one day.

What are you reading now?
The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith (aka J.K. Rowling).

What’s next for you as a writer?
I aim to create more books in various fields, but perhaps predominently travel.

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Robinson Crusoe. William Shakespeare. Anything by Agatha Christie

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