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Interview with Mr. Nick Ostler, co-author of Defender of the Realm series

1/26/2018

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I'll like to introduce my fellow readers to Mr. Nick Ostler, the co-author of Defender of the Realm series. Mr. Nick Ostler (along with his writing partner Mr. Mark Huckerby) has written numerous episodes of TV shows such as Danger Mouse, Peter Rabbit, Shaun the Sheep and Thunderbirds Are Go!. Both Mr. Ostler and Mr. Huckerby has won an Emmy and has been nominated for BAFTA for their writing. They also write movie scripts. So, I hope you get to know Mr. Nick Ostler and what him and his writing partner has in store for  younger readers and the younger readers at heart. 

1.      Could you explain how you (and Mark Huckerby) came up with Defender of the Realm series?

We were thinking about superheroes and wondering why there weren't really any memorable British ones - in the UK we've produced more than our fair share of detectives and wizards and spies but not very many homegrown superheroes. Just for fun we tried to think of why a superhero would HAVE to be British. What do we have that the United States, say, doesn't. Then once we hit upon the Royal Family we realised how many tropes they shared with the typical superhero legend - the idea of leading a double life, of becoming someone else through a mystical ritual, gaining 'power', and - in an ideal world - selfless duty to others. What if when you become king or queen you also inherit superpowers and become a superhero? It was a big, silly, ambitious concept and over the years we couldn't shake off the idea, which we thought was a good sign.

2.      What challenges did you face while writing Defender of the Realm series?

We'd never written a book before, which in hindsight we probably should have been a little more worried about! But we figured that after nearly 20 years of screenwriting together we should know a thing or two about telling a story and the idea of doing something that wasn't a script was exciting. In practical terms the main challenge was finding the time, because unsurprisingly no-one particularly wanted to pay us to write our first book! So it was written in our spare time over a couple of years. But we always had faith that it was a good idea and worth a punt.

3.      Would you like to see a film/television adaptation of the Defender of the Realm series?

Er… yes, please! We're actually writing the pilot episode right now - which we can't tell you much more about - but watch this space! If it does end up on screen one day we're determined that it should be every bit as big in scope and spectacle as the books - fortunately in the age of Game of Thrones there's nothing you can't do well on TV any more.

4.      What was your experience with your writing partner Mark Huckerby on Defender of the Realm series? How was the experience different from working on a screenplay?

At first we were really worried that our prose styles might not blend too well. Scriptwriting is all about stripping out style and just telling the story as clearly as you can - which we thought might not work so well for books... But we were pleased to discover that years of writing script outlines and treatments together did mean that we had developed a 'house style'. And we like to think that some of the disciplines we've learned writing for TV - character-driven stories, fast-paced plots, big set pieces - stood us in good stead for writing a fantasy action adventure for 8-12 year olds.

5.      Do you ever get writer’s block when writing Defender of the Realm series? What do you do to get back on track?

Not really. We always do a really detailed outline first, so we know what should happen in every chapter from beginning to end. It's then fun to fill that plot with the details, lines and beats that occur as we write. Sometimes we needed to stop and do some more research - we've really plundered the UK's vast history for the Defender series and everything referred to in the books in based in fact. That was one of our favourite parts of the process. It also helps having two of us - if one of us is struggling we can just call the other up and thrash it out.

6.      Did you know how Defender of the Realm series would end or did it come to you while writing the story? 

That's a tricky one to answer - we had a three-book arc in our heads that was roughly based on the real story of Alfred the Great's rise, fall and comeback (which is why our modern young king is called Alfie), but it's impossible to work out everything about a new fantasy universe beyond a book or two in advance (and any author who says otherwise is either a liar or a genius!)… so we've certainly changed things as we've gone along to an extent. But yeah, in big picture terms we knew the big beats of our trilogy - but we are still leaving the door ever so slightly ajar at the end of book 3 should we (or our publishers, or - you know - people who read books) decide there is more story to tell.

7.      Which of the fictional character (besides Alfie and Hayley) in Defender of the Realm would you love to invite over and have a chat with?

I think it would have to be 'LC' - the Lord Chamberlain - because even though he appears to be a little stuffy on the outside, I reckon he's been around for a LONG time and would know some pretty mind-blowing state secrets. And if that failed you could just tell rude jokes to wind him up.

8.      What is your writing habit? Do you write in the daytime or night?

We've always been pretty boring and conventional for writers - I work normal office hours most of the time and not often at the weekend, unless we're juggling a lot and I need to squeeze in some extra hours. I don't buy that you have to write every day or that you have to neglect family and friends all the time to be a 'proper' writer. It's hard enough without making yourself feel guilty for no good reason. I like working early but just can't work at night any more. My mind's fried by 9pm.

9.      What book are you currently reading?

I often have two or three on the go depending what I feel like reading that day (but it takes me ages to get through them as I shamefully don't have as much reading time these days as I'd like) - right now I'm reading The Light Jar by Lisa Thompson, which is her second terrific middle grade mystery, and has me hooked, and 'Kind of Blue' by Ken Clarke MP (my degree was Politics and I'm still a bit of a geek for it). Next up I will probably be catching up with Legacy of Spies by John Le Carre and The Book of Dust by Philip Pullman. My favourite books last year were Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood (brilliant MG fantasy cross between Lord of the Rings and Watership Down) and Munich by Robert Harris.

10.  What’s next for you? What are you working on now?

Apart from the Defender pilot, Mark and I are head writing a new animated TV series called MOOMINVALLEY - based on the much loved Moomin novels by Finnish author/illustrator Tove Jansson - if you don't know them, they are strange,  hilarious, imaginative and beguiling tales of a family of 'Moomintrolls' and the weird and wonderful friends and creatures they live alongside in a mysterious valley where anything can happen. Apart from being beautiful and funny, they have a great deal to say about tolerance, family life, love of nature and how to deal with disasters. There is a fantastic production team turning them into 22 minute episodes which will air from the end of 2018. We think and hope it will be an amazing series. Aside from that we have various feature projects in the works, including an animated family movie we hope will go into production soon.

11.  Which filmmaker do you admire or inspire your work?

Wow - so many. As a child, the first filmmaker who I probably realised had a 'voice' was Terry Gilliam and he remains a huge inspiration. The films Mark and I bonded over years ago were things like Sam Raimi's Evil Dead 2 and James Cameron's Aliens - the sci-fi and horror movies of the 80s/90s were huge for us. And although I like to think my taste has matured over the years (well, a bit!), I still love escapist movies the most - if it has a  monster in it then I'm probably onboard. But right now my head is in BAFTA-voting mode and this year I've been blown away by the writing and directing of Paul King & Simon Farnaby (PADDINGTON 2), Taika Waititi, Eric Pearson, Craig Kyle & Christopher Yost (THOR: RAGNAROK), Kathryn Bigelow & Mark Boal (DETROIT) Martin McDonagh (THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI), Liz Hannah, Steven Spielberg, & Josh Singer (THE POST), Anthony McCarten & Joe Wright (THE DARKEST HOUR), Craig Gillespie and Steven Rogers (I, TONYA), and David Soren & Nicholas Stoller (CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC MOVIE). My film of the year was Jordan Peele's GET OUT which had both Mark and I shrieking and laughing in equal measure in the cinema - just brilliant.

12.  When you are writing a screenplay, how much do you think about how your text will be translated into a visual medium?

A lot, but it's hard to think about everything at once - you have to start with story, then structure and theme, before you get into exactly how to tell it visually - but of course in the writing you're constantly playing and replaying how it should look onscreen beat by beat in order to convey the meaning you're going for, and crucially how you transition from scene to scene, while accepting that it's up to the director to interpret what you end up writing.

13.  Which one is more challenging for you: writing a novel or writing a screenplay?

Well we have more experience writing for the screen, so I guess we still feel more confident there, but in many ways a novel feels a lot more fun (I hesitate to describe any sort of writing as 'easy'!)… maybe that's just because it's still a novelty for us, or maybe it's because you have so much more space and time in a book, and you can hear what characters are thinking (which for a screenwriter is AMAZING) and frankly you have a lot more control over a book than you do a screenplay - filming anything is expensive and that means you have many more people looking over your shoulder the whole time, which can be stressful.

14.  Were you ever on set for the making of Howl or Don’t Knock Twice? If so, could you tell me what scene you were present at that is very memorable to you?

Yes. They were both low budget productions shot in the UK and we got on well with the directors so we were lucky enough to get to visit the sets a few times. On HOWL the most memorable would have to be the opening scene in which Joe the young ticket inspector (Ed Speleers) checks the passengers' tickets, because I got to be an extra (channeling my best 'grumpy commuter' - not much of a stretch for me, tbh) and after about an hour of watching the poor crew trying to get a small dog to bark on cue, I recalled that most of filming is sitting around waiting for someone to call 'Action!'. It's a privilege and thrill to see something you wrote being brought to life, but honestly I prefer sitting at my desk writing - I couldn't be a director. On Don't Knock Twice I remember watching a very emotional, intense scene between our incredible lead Katee Sackhoff and a little known young actor called Lucy Boynton and thinking how she was going to be a big star one day (which seems to be happening!)

15.  In your experience, what would you say it takes to be a successful screenwriter?

Hard work, determination, high standards, being 'good in the room' as well as on the page, and above all time.

16.  Last question, does Mark Huckerby have any unique or quirky writing habits? If not, do you have any unique or quirky writing habits? 

This is such a golden opportunity that I am almost dizzy with the possibilities… but rather than making up something HILARIOUS and untrue, I'll go with his APPALLING abuse of apostrophes, the correction of which is reason enough for him to have a writing partner, frankly.

Thanks to Mr. Nick Ostler for sharing this info with us and I hope everything is going smoothly with writing  Defender of the Realm: King's Army
 as well as your upcoming novels/screenplays. I'm really anticipating to hear more news about the adaptation of the Defender of the Realm series. Also, all the best to Mr. Ostler and Mr. Mark Huckerby with writing the script for Moominvalley . As for those reading this, I hope you give this book series a chance and see why it's a page-turner. For more info on Mr. Ostler and his latest novel/project visit his website: www.ostlerandhuckerby.com/about.php Take care as always and have a happy read. 
 
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Interview with Mr. Gregg Olsen, author of The Last Thing She Ever Did

1/20/2018

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I'm happy to introduce you guys a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author, Mr. Gregg Olsen. He has, so far, written eighteen books and novels, a novella, and written a short story. He has been a guest on Dateline NBC, The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Early Show, Anderson Cooper 360, Entertainment Tonight, Inside Edition, Extra, Access Hollywood,  Deadly Women on Investigation Discovery, A &E's Biography,  CBS 48 Hours  and much more. Now, he is here, on novelpro.weebly.com, to present to you his most thrilling novel yet, The Last Thing She Ever Did. After reading this interview, I hope you also read the excerpt to this wonderful novel and see why you need to get a hold of the book now. Here's the excerpt of The Last Thing She Ever Did from goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/35158801-the-last-thing-she-ever-did

​1.      How did you come up with the idea for The Last Thing She Ever Did?

I saw a news story about a young man who accidentally backed over his two-year-old in the family’s driveway.
 
2.      Did you do any research on The Last Thing She Ever Did? If so, how long did you spend researching before starting the novel?
 
No real research on this one. Some require a lot of research. This one came to me in a flash. I set the book in Bend, Oregon, because my family has vacationed here many times in the summer. I love the idea of something sinister taking place in a beautiful location.
 
3.      How did you select the names of your characters in The Last Thing She Ever Did?
 

That’s a hard one. I actually look for names that are appropriate to the ages of the people I am writing about. Sometimes I’ll look on the internet to see what name was popular in a given year – the age of my characters.
 
4.      What is your writing process like for The Last Thing She Ever Did?
 

My process is always the same. I write in weekend sprints. I map out a schedule of weekends that I’ll need to get the book done. I’ll track my word count and push myself to the max to get it done.
 
5.      How many hours a day do you write?
 

On the weekends, ten hours a day. During the week, a little rewriting here and there in the evenings.
 
6.      If you didn’t write, what would you do for work?
 

Maybe work at a restaurant. Or in retail. I like people.
 
7.      If you could tell your younger writing self anything, what would it be?
 

You can write fiction. Just do it.
 
 
8.      How long were you a part-time writer before you became a full-time writer?
 

For most of my career, I’ve always had a full-time job. That’s why I do my novel writing on the weekends. 
 
9.  You mentioned from your website that you wrote a novella. Could you share with us what the name is and a little detail about it? 

It is called The Bone Box and it’s part of my Waterman Stark series. It’s about a forensic pathologist trying to solve a crime for which her family member was convicted.

 
10.  What is your favorite childhood book? 
 

That’s a tough one. I loved Island of the Blue Dolphins, A Wrinkle in Time, and when I was a teenager anything by Stephen King.

11.  If (or rather when) your novel becomes a film/TV adaptation, would you be willing to write the screenplay for it? 
 
Not really. It isn’t that I haven’t thought about it. I’ll leave that up to the pros.
 

12.  In co-writing your nonfiction books with Rebecca Morris, could you explain your experience working with another person versus working alone?  What were the pro and con in working with a partner on a project?
 

Rebecca is fun to work with and our collaboration has been very successful. There’s a give and take that works for us. I know some others who have teamed up have had a hard time. It’s great to have two people working a case because there are so many details and the work can be lonely and time consuming. Rebecca and I are working on another project, but I’m also writing a new true crime by myself.
 
13.  Silly-Game question: From The Last Thing She Ever Did, could you please leaf through the pages and point at a random place. What is the full sentence? And what is the page number of this random sentence? 
 

Page 99: He’d have to ditch the body somewhere.
 

14.   What has been your experience writing a YA novels like the Vengeance series?
 

Nothing was more fun than writing for the young adult audience. The best readers EVER! I was able tour Hong Kong, go to the Philippines and the UK (twice!) to talk about my books.
 
15.  Last question, which of your novels would you like to see made into a film/TV adaptation? 
 

My heart belongs to Starvation Heights (which is still in development after 20 years) and THE LAST THING SHE EVER DID…a movie if there ever was one!

I want to just give my thanks to Mr. Gregg Olsen for being so awesome to take his time to answer my question. I really hope that his novels gets to be made into a feature film. I know they would be a success especially thrillers like The Last Thing She Ever Did. For the time being I hope you guys get your hand on the novel. I know you won't regret reading this one. Thanks for visiting my blog and taking your time to read about this amazing author. Take care and have a great day. Also, happy read for those who are going to read The Last Thing She Ever Did.  
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Interview with Ms. Pamela Samuels Young, author of Abuse of Discretion

1/13/2018

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I'm happy to welcome my first author interview of the new year, Ms. Pamela Samuels Young, the award-winning author of Abuse of Discretion. Her previous thriller Anybody's Daughter won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding fiction. The excerpt of her latest novel, Abuse of Discretion, can be read by clicking the link: www.pamelasamuelsyoung.com/books/book-aod/index.html   So, take this time and get to know the wonderful writer and her current novel. 

​1.      Tell us a bit about Abuse of Discretion and the inspiration behind it.

I was talking to a law school classmate who was lamenting the fact that he had yet another teenage client facing life-altering consequences as a result of sexting. He’s a criminal defense attorney and he explained to me that children as young as 13 and 14 were being prosecuted for distributing child pornography after taking naked selfies and sending them to a classmates. I was floored when he told me that these children faced the possibility of having to register as sex offenders for the rest of their lives if convicted. I immediately knew this was a topic I wanted to address in a legal thriller and Abuse of Discretion was the result.
 
In the book, Graylin Alexander is a model fourteen year old. The naked picture that police find on his cell phone leads to his arrest and a journey into the criminal justice system that could change his life forever.

 
2.      As a young person, who did you look up to most?

I don’t think it was any one person. I looked up to my parents and teachers. I can also still remember reading The Blues Eyeand I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou. They were among the first books I read that had African-American characters. So I’d have to say Maya Angelou as well.
 
3.      What were your hobbies as a kid? What are your hobbies now?

I was an avid reader as a kid and I continue to love books. Nowadays I mostly “read” audio books. It allows me to enjoy a book while I’m driving and working out. That continues to be my number one hobby.
 
4.      Where do you write your books?

I have a pretty cool home office with bright yellows walls, inspirational  words and a huge MAC screen. Outside my home, my favorite spot is at Panera Bread. I burrow into a corner and can write for hours.
 

5.      What is the best advice you have ever received about writing?

If you want to be a writer, then write.
 
6.      What do you do when you get writer’s block?

I turn to research or I read like a writer, meaning that while I’m reading, I examine the writing, the story structure and focus on things I like and dislike about the book.



7.      What would your readers be most surprised to learn about you?

That I love crocheting. I picked it up less than a year ago. It calms me down. So far, the only thing I know how to make is a scarf. LOL!
 

 
8.      Silly-Game question: From Abuse of Discretion (with your eyes close) could you please leaf through the pages and point at a random place. What is the full sentence? And what is the page number of this random sentence?
 
Page 107: Snatching a child is one thing, but kidnapping an adult—a lawyer no less—could present a whole host of problems.
 
9.      What do you hope readers will take away from Abuse of Discretion?

My primary goal in writing Abuse of Discretion was to educate parents and grandparents about the teen sexting epidemic and the very serious consequences our children face. Based on the book’s early reviews, I’ve achieved that goal. What I really want is for parents to sit down and talk to their teens about sexting. Education and frank conversation are key to saving our children from devastating legal consequences.
 
10.  In promoting your book Buying Time at The Mo’Nique Show (www.pamelasamuelsyoung.com/show/index.html), how was your experience at the show overall? Did you talk to Chili from TLC after the show?

The experience was amazing. I was nervous and worried that I would freeze up once the cameras were rolling. But Mo’Nique immediately put me at ease and it all went by in a flash. And nope, I didn’t get a chance to talk to Chili after the show. The audience was mobbing her.
           
11.   Congratulation for your book Anybody’s Daughter NAACP Image Award (Outstanding Literary Work), what did you do to celebrate? Where did you currently put your trophy?

My trophy is in my office, inches away from where I write. I enjoyed a great dinner with one of my best girlfriends.
 
12.   Your novels will make excellent movies on the big screen (and on television); have you contact anyone in the industry to option any of your stories?

I’ve been approached a few times, but nothing has materialized so far. I’m hopeful that once my books are better known, I’ll be able to sell TV and movie rights.
 
13.   You stated in your website that Tyler Perry’s 2010 NAACP Image Awards quote inspired you to self-publish your book; is there any other quote that has inspired you in general that you would like to share?

My favorite quote is “Dreams don’t work unless you do.”  That says it all.
 
14.   If Mr. Tyler Perry was interested in making one of your novels into a movie, which novel would you give him to do first?

Anybody’s Daughter for sure. I really want to shine a light on child sex trafficking. It’s going on all around us but most people don’t realize that.

 
15.   Do you have any pet? If so, which type?


Sorry, no pets.
 
16.  Last question, if you were forced to listening to one song, nonstop, for a whole day in your writing room, which song would you choose? 

 Queen Latifah’s version of California Dreamin’. 


​All the best to Ms. Pamela Samuels Young and all her writing endeavors for this new year. I hope you guys put this novel on your to-read pile this year. I really hope her works get noticed and perhaps adapted on the movie screen or television. Thanks once again for visiting my blog to read this interview. Take care and I hope you have a wonderful, blessed day. 
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Interview with Ms. Carla Buckley, author of The Deepest Secret

12/23/2017

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Three days until Christmas and I'm here to introduce to you an author that you'll need to seek this year and the next. Ms. Cara Buckley has written thrilling books such as The Things That Keep Us Here, Invisible, and The Good Good-bye. However, this post would focus more on her novel The Deepest Secret which is being made into a movie. So, take this time to not only to read the excerpt of The Deepest Secret (click the link): carlabuckley.com/deepest-secret1.php   but to enjoy a great interview with a truly, lovely author.                                             . 


1.      
Could you give a brief summary about The Deepest Secret?

​ The Deepest Secret is about Tyler, a teenager born with a rare and fatal disease that means he can never be exposed to sunlight, Eve, the mother who will do anything to keep him safe, and the community in which they live that erupts in chaos after a young girl suddenly goes missing.​

2.      What was your inspiration for writing The Deepest Secret?

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I wanted to talk about the unique and special relationship that exists between mothers and sons. 
 
3.      Could you give us an interesting fun fact about The Deepest Secret?

​ ​Tyler's disease, xeroderma pigmentosum, is real, and affects about 2000 Americans. Every summer, the XP Foundation hosts Camp Sundown in upstate New York; kids from all over the world travel at great personal danger to themselves so they can be with other kids like themselves for one golden week. 
 
4.      Were you a reader or a non-reader growing up?

​ Absolutely a reader!
 

5.      How did you celebrate publishing your first book?

​ Parties with all of those who supported and encouraged me during the twelve years it took to get published! I held a party at a local bookstore in Columbus, Ohio; my aunt held a party for me in my hometown of Washington DC; and a friend held a party for me in Baltimore.​ 
 

6.      What’s your favorite book when you were a kid? Do you have a favorite book now?

​ I loved the Laura Ingalls Wilder series, and am currently enthralled with Jennifer Egan's Manhattan Beach.​
 
7.      Silly-Game question: From The Deepest Secret novel (with your eyes close) could you please leaf through the pages and point at a random place. What is the full sentence? And what is the page number of this random sentence?

​ "Yes, but Tyler knows there's a difference between looking and finding." p. 149​

8.      What’s the best advice you have ever received about writing?

​ That it's fifty percent talent and fifty percent perseverance. ​
 
9.     Could you express what part of The Deepest Secret (without any spoilers) that gave you writer’s block and how did you get over it?

​ It was tremendously difficult to know where to start the story. I wrote a number of opening chapters, and had drafted the entire novel before I was able to go back and see where things needed to open.​
 
10.  What advice do you wish someone had given you when you were younger?

​ I've always wanted to be a writer and wish I'd gotten encouragement earl​y on. Instead, I tried a variety of careers before finally giving myself permission to write a novel. I have to admit, however, that all those life experiences inform my work today, so maybe things did work out for the best.
 

11.  What do you want readers to remember about The Deepest Secret?

​ That we can never truly know what's in someone else's heart​ and that we should be kinder to one another as a result. 
 
12.  Congrats on your novel The Deepest Secret being optioned by Oscar-nominated (Bridge of Spies)producer Marc Platt, Is there any particular scene you would like to see on the big screen?

​ Thank you! It's very exciting now that Scarlett Johansson ​is interested in playing the role of Eve. Besides seeing my name! on the big screen, I'm very much looking forward to the scenes between Tyler and his sister, Melissa.
 
13.  If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and what would you do?

​ I'd love to visit Egypt ​and see the pyramids.
 
14.  Last question, could you inform us about The Good Goodbye and why it should be everybody’s next read right after The Deepest Secret? 

​The Good Goodbye is about two families whose lives are thrown into turmoil when their daughters at college--who are cousins and best friends--are seriously injured in a blaze that police suspect is arson, and they realize their daughters had been living secret lives. 


Very happy to have gotten an interview from Ms. Carla Buckley.  My great appreciation to Ms. Carla Buckley for answering my questions. Much success in her writing endeavors, and especially with her baby The Deepest Secret, being made into feature film. I hope everyone of you would check out the book before the movie comes on the big screen. I really hope the film adaptation turns out excellent. I wish everyone of you a wonderful, blessed holiday season. Take care and stay merry. 
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Interview with Mr. Derrick Levasseur, the author of The Undercover Edge

12/8/2017

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Derrick Levasseur has join legends such as Will Kirby, Dan Gheesling, Janelle Pierzina, and Rachel Reilly  to become one of the greatest/well-known US Big Brother players yet. He won US Big Brother Season 16 without ever being nominated, which is quite amazing. Now, he has written a self-help book titled The Undercover Edge: Find Your Hidden Strengths, Learn To Adapt, and Build The Confidence to Win Life's Game. So, please take this time to get to know Derrick the person and why this book is the one you should read to improve your life--perhaps for this coming new year. 


1. First off, what was your first thought when you heard Julie Chen saying your name as the winner of Big Brother season sixteen?
 

It was an unbelievable feeling. I knew my family was in the crowd and I had worked so hard to make it to the end. I went into the house to make a better life for my family, and at that moment, I knew I had accomplished my goal.  

2. What made you decide to write this book?
 
I had numerous people suggest I should write a book about how I won Big Brother, but I didn’t want to write a book just because I could. I wanted to create something that could really help people—even if they had never watched Big Brother. This book takes the main components of undercover work, which are: observation, adaptation, and communication, and adapts them to work for everyone, both personally and professionally. This allows the reader to have the same success at work and at home that I’ve had using this same approach. Ironically, this is also how I won Big Brother.
 
3. What were the challenges you face writing The Undercover Edge?
 

There were many challenges. I love to talk to people but I’ve never been much of a writer. Sometimes I would know what I wanted to say but wouldn’t convey it correctly when I re-read the chapter. There were a few occasions where I didn’t feel I was providing information that was useful or explaining it in way that the reader would understand it. When those situations occurred, I would delete the entire chapter and start over. I never settled. I wanted every chapter to be something that would contribute to the overall approach, but also stand on its own. There was a lot of editing and re-writes, but I truly feel I accomplished that goal. If I hadn’t, I can promise you that it wouldn’t have made the book. 
 
4. What was your writing habit when you wrote The Undercover Edge?
 
I’m a night owl by nature. I need it to be completely quiet when I write. So when my family was asleep, I would head down to the living room or the kitchen, grab a snack, and start typing. Sometimes I would write from midnight until my kids woke up. I would cook breakfast and then head to bed. 
 
I had a general outline for each chapter. I would start with an overview about each topic and then dive into the details. I tried to support every tactic or technique I wrote about with actual examples to make the material more relatable to the reader.




5.  On the subject of “sixth sense” from your book The Undercover Edge, give us an example of when you used it on Big Brother and which contestant was it?
 

The sixth sense encompasses a lot of different things. It’s a feeling based on rational thought, combined with the ability to process external factors logically. In most cases, that involves understanding human behavior. More specially, it involves understanding what is “normal behavior” for someone.
 
I remember a situation in the house where Caleb was telling us about how he attended West Point. Caleb was a confident guy and as he explained it to us, his body language was off to me. The facts supporting his claim were also inconsistent. I used those factors to come to the conclusion that he was being dishonest and immediately called him out on it. He eventually caved and told us that it was not true. It didn’t make the show, but the entire encounter is on YouTube. Don’t get me wrong, I love Caleb. He’s a great friend of mine. This was just one of those situations where he got caught and we all had a good laugh about it.



6.    What would you want your readers to take away from reading The Undercover Edge?
 

Although I have years of experience and a lot of specialized training regarding undercover work and interview and interrogation techniques, the information in this book can be used by anybody. Whether you’re a college student looking to improve your interpersonal skills, an entry-level employee looking to build better relationships with colleagues and clients, a manager trying to find new ways to motivate your team, or just someone who wants to increase their social awareness, there’s something for everyone. If you really embrace the undercover approach, you will create a new way of communicating with the people around you that will increase your chances of success.

7.  So have you now put the closet space project in your to-do task yet or is it still at the back burner (Pg. 90-91)?
 
Haha!! I ended up buying a portable closet from IKEA. It’s not as nice as a built-in closet, but it does the job. 

8. On page 92 of The Undercover Edge you stated you love motivational quotes. Could you list your top three quotes that helped you become the person you are now?
 

Oh man… that’s tough. There are way more than three. But here are a few that I really like:
 
“Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today” - James Dean
“Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.” - Muhammad Ali
“Work hard in silence. Let your success be your noise.” - Frank Ocean

 
9. Besides your season’s contestants or the ones you are friends/acquaintance with, which Big Brother player would you like to sit down and get to know?
 

I’ve had the opportunity to meet a lot of Big Brother players. Although I’ve talked to him a few times on the phone and through text, I haven’t met Dan Gheesling in person in yet. We’ve tried to connect a couple times but it just hasn’t worked out yet. 


10. Besides Cody Calafiore, who do you keep in touch the most from your Big Brother season?
 
I talk to a few of them a lot. I would say that I talk to Caleb, Frankie, and Nicole the most besides Cody. But I also talk to Brittany, Victoria, and Zach as well.
 

11.  Can you give any update on your mentor and teacher Mr. Grenier?
 
Unfortunately I can’t. I believe he’s retired or changed schools but I can tell you that I use to visit him at the school he taught at when I was in high school. I know he was coaching college baseball for a while but I don’t know if he’s still doing that or just enjoying retirement. Maybe we’ll cross paths in the future.
 
12.   Could you also update us a bit about Matt, the social worker that made an impact in your life?
 
Man, I really wish I could. I don’t even know if he would remember me. Our time together was short and he was counseling so many kids. I would love to see him again and thank him. Maybe this book will give me that chance. I left his last name out of the book intentionally but I still remember it so maybe I can track him down.
 

13. In one word describe how it felt holding the first copy of The Undercover Edge?
 
Surreal.
 
14.  Now that you have finished with your first nonfiction book, would you tackle writing a fiction book?
 

Haha! I don’t know. I never say “never” but if I’m being honest, this book was the hardest thing I have ever done. My master’s degree was easy compared to this!  I put so much pressure on myself and the level of internal scrutiny while I wrote this book was difficult, but ultimately allowed me to write something that I’m really proud of. I’m hoping that I have the opportunity to travel and talk about the book and help people utilize this undercover approach in their own lives. But down the road, who knows. Anything is possible…
 
15. What classroom reading recommendation did you recall reading as a student?
 

“Halfway Home” by Ronan Tynan. Really inspirational book. I strongly recommend it. 


16. Last question, what has been the wackiest or unique gift a fan has ever given to you? 
 
There have been a few things but I'd have to say the weirdest is probably a pair of women’s underwear. And yes, they were thrown in the trash…haha. But I do appreciate the love!


Anyone that is  inspired to be and do greater things in their life should read this book. You truly wouldn't regret it. There are so many lessons that you can practice to improve on yourself. I really like to thank Derrick for sharing his knowledge and especially for accepting my request to answer my questions. Christmas is around the corner so here's a great (pre-order) gift idea for your family, friends, or anyone that comes to mind that might need a self-improvement book (especially those who are preparing for their new year resolution).  

The Underground Edge: Find Your Hidden Strengths, Learn To Adapt, and Build The Confidence to Win Life's Game 
will be released on January 9, 2018 so you can pre-order it right now at Amazon or any book-selling websites. To know more about Derrick's book, go to his website: www.officialderrick.com/book/ 

Take care and I hope you all are having a beautiful, happy holiday season this year. 
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Interview with Ms. Michelle Adams, the author of My Sister(AKA If You Knew My Sister)

12/2/2017

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Happy holiday season to everyone as I have an exciting interview with the lovely Ms. Michelle Adams. She is the author of an amazing, psychological thriller titled My Sister(UK Edition) AKA If You Knew My Sister (U.S. Edition). So relax and read what this latest author has to offer. 

1.     What is the genesis of your novel My Sister/ If You Knew My Sister?


I wanted to write a story about a mother who gave her child away.  And although we never hear from the viewpoint of this woman because she dies prior to the beginning of the book, we are very much learning her story, gaining an insight into what pushed her into such a difficult decision. I am an adoptive mother myself, so this narrative is hugely important to me.

2.     Did you come up with other titles or was My Sister/ If You Knew My Sister your first choice?

The US edition is called IF YOU KNEW MY SISTER. That was the original title. Around the world there are some wonderful translated variations. 

3. Could you give us an interesting fun fact about My Sister / If You Knew My Sister?

I originally intended to self publish MY SISTER/ If You Knew My Sister, and even had the cover ready to go. My decision to submit to agents was very last minute! 

4.     Between Irini and Elle which one was more challenging to write and why?

Whenever you write a novel there are challenges when creating your characters. Just like people, all characters have their complexities. Although in many ways Irini was more challenging because she is our protagonist, it is almost more of a challenge to write the other characters, because you never get to know them quite so well. Probably, Elle was more difficult in this instance. 

5.     What type of stories influenced you as a writer?

I was influenced by horror as a child and young teenager. I was hooked on reading Stephen King and Thomas Harris. I loved the dark worlds they created. Later I became obsessed by the work of Iain Banks. But I also discovered the thriller genre through screen. There were some wonderful thrillers made in the 1980s. All of these stories helped shape me as a writer. Margaret Atwood was a huge influence too.

6.     Do you remember the first story you wrote?

As a child, no, although I did used to create stories back then.  As an adult it was about a woman tied to a chair. I think it lasted all of a few chapters, was absolutely influenced by Stephen King's Gerald's Game, and was no doubt heavily plagiarized. It quite rightly never say the light of day.

7.     Without spoiling anything, could you express what part of My Sister / If You Knew My Sister gave you writer’s block and how did you get over it?

I don't recall a moment when writing MY SISTER / If You Knew My Sister that gave me writer's block, and I'm not sure I believe in it per se.  But I believe that when we get stuck in a story it's because something earlier on in the novel needs work. So take a break, and then go back. For me it usually works.

8.     Have you written any short stories or novellas?

I have in the past but they remain unpublished. Short stories are always hard to write because you have no space to waffle. 

9. If (or rather when) your book becomes a film/TV adaptation, what scene are you looking forward to see visually?

Irini's return to the asylum. That will look awesome. I will have to ensure that I'm on set for that. 

10.  Silly-Game question: From My Sister/ If You Knew My Sister novel (with your eyes close) could you please leaf through the pages and point at a random place. What is the full sentence? And what is the page number of this random sentence?

But as I pull it out something else comes with it: a manilla envelope. Page 184 

11.  What surprised you when you’re writing My Sister / If You Knew My Sister ?

That I decided to try to find an agent! I had done it once before, but didn't intend to try again. A chance conversation with a  friend of a friend gave me the impetus to try again, and I'm so glad I did because I have the best agent in the world. 

12.   What’s your next book? Could you give us a sneak peek?

I can't give you a sneak peak, but I can tell you the title. It's called BETWEEN THE LIES, and will be released next July 12th in the UK. It's a thriller set in Brighton, UK, and if it ever get's adapted for screen it's going to look bloody marvelous!

13.  Are you a Coca-Cola or a Pepsi person?

Who drinks Pepsi? 

14.   Last question, if you could only make earth to rain M&M’s or Skittle for a whole day, which candy would you choose for the kids (and the kids at heart) to experience on this unique day?
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Oh, Skittles for sure. No way M&M's.
 
Loads of thanks to Ms. Michelle Adams for coming here to answer my questions. As you can tell My Sister/ If You Knew My Sister is something special and I hope you would check it out. Also, the novel would make a great holiday gift for a loved one or two.
If you want to know more about Ms. Michelle Adams click this link to go to her website: www.michelleadams.co.uk/   Thanks again for visiting my blog and I hope you have a great day. 
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Interview with Ms. Lani Sarem, author of Handbook for Mortals

10/28/2017

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I'll like for everyone to take a look into the world that Ms. Lani Sarem created in Handbook for Mortals. As you can see from the trailer you'll experience romance, adventure, and intrigue. So take this time to get to know the latest author here at novelpro.weebly.com...

1. Could you tell me about yourself?

Sure what would you like to know? I'm an actress, writer, producer and former band manager. I've been in the entertainment business since I was 15.


2. Could you give a brief summary about the first book to Handbook for Mortals series? 

 It's about a young woman to goes to Las Vegas to work for a magic show...but she can do REAL magick. Her mom reads tarot cards and her wish is to just get to have a somewhat normal life. There's also some danger and love triangle.

3. What makes Handbook for Mortals series different from other YA fantasy novels?

Well it's not actually a YA book I guess even though the NY times labeled it that...the characters are in their 20's...but besides that I think there are some cool twists that you will find in the book that you don't see I think in a lot of other books...but you gotta read it to find out.

4. How many books would be in the series?

Right now there are 5 planned...but I could see it going to 7...gonna see how it's going by book 4.

5. First of all, congratulations on your book getting optioned, will you be involved in the production in any way?

Thanks and yes I'm producing the film with Thomas Ian Nicholas...and I just may be playing a part as well! :) 

6. Would you like to make a cameo in the film adaptation?

I'm pretty sure that will be happening! :) 

7. Which author would you love to invite over and chat with?

Can it be anyone? dead or alive? if either than Charles Bukowski or CS Lewis...if alive than Neil Gaiman or Joyce Maynard.

8. Why did you decide to choose this genre as your first novel? 

Magic is and has always been a big part of my life...so I gravitate to that and I love stories about shows and the crews behind the shows...

9. What is your greatest accomplishment so far?

This book probably...I'm pretty proud of it...

10. What book (besides yours) do you think everyone should read before he or she dies?

The chronicles of Narnia....I know that's a series but I can't really pick one out of that.

11. In what way did being an actress help you write the first book to Handbook for Mortals?

I think I can think about what it's like to BE someone else and write about that. Not everyone knows how to think as someone else...but as actors, we have to...

12. Could you explain the situation about your novel and its removal from the New York Times best-seller list?

Well, I'm the only person that's ever had that happen to them...people jumped to a lot of conclusions without all the facts and then started saying things that weren't even close to being true...I hope people will take the time to understand what really happened and enjoy the book for what it is....

13. For those who haven’t heard of your book Handbook for Mortals, why do you think he or she should get it?

 If you like fun urban fantasies and both kinds of magic(k)....then you will love story...

14. Last question, if you could have supernatural power for a day, what would it be and why?

That's a tough one...being able to print money sounds fun or travel back in time! but I might actually pick reading peoples minds cause I'd really love to know what some people are REALLY thinking :)

I really like to thank Ms. Lani Sarem for answering those questions. If you find her novel interesting you can get the book Handbook for Mortals where books are sold. Thanks for visiting my blog once again and I hope you come back again. Take care:)





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Interview with Mr. Simon Lelic, author of The House

10/14/2017

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   What if your perfect home turned out to be the scene of the perfect crime?

I hope you take this time to check out Mr. Simon Lelic latest novel called The House. If that headline didn't capture your curiosity then my interview questions with him might just be the thing to spark your interest. So go ahead and get to know a bit about the author and his latest novel...
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1. How did you get the idea for The House?


The very best way to get ideas, I find: by talking to a stranger in a bar. This bloke (whose name I have forgotten, if indeed I ever knew it) mentioned a friend of his who’d recently bought an apartment that had come complete with all the former owner’s belongings – which seemed just too spooky an idea not to develop further . . .
 
2. Could you tell me  a little bit about the leading couple in the novel?

In many ways Jack and Syd are diametric opposites. Jack is (ostensibly) the solid, dependable type; Syd is effusive and emotional, quick to both laughter and anger. But somehow they complete each other. As Jack says, ‘She stops me gazing at my feet so much, I stop her floating off into the sky.’
 
3.Did you know how the novel would end before you started or did you go along and eventually things fell to place?

I never know how a novel will end when I start writing it. I think writers are split fairly evenly between those who sketch out a structure before they start work, and those who prefer to feel their way forwards in the dark. I am firmly in the latter camp, which makes the process more exciting (I think) but perhaps also more wasteful.
 
4. How do you select the name of your characters?

Frequently the name will be there the instant the character comes into being in my mind. Other times I am forced to graze the spines of the books on the shelves near my desk for inspiration, or even consult the little book of babies’ names I stole from the house after we’d settled on a name for our third child.
 
5. What was the hardest scene to write in The House? (which scene did you rewrite over and over to death)

Without wanting to give too much away, the scenes that delve into Syd’s personal history. Which I hope will also be the hardest scenes to read.
 
6.What was your favorite novel as a teenager?

I could name a dozen, but I would probably have to say The Lord of the Rings.
 
7. What is the first book that made you cry or laugh? (either/both would be fine to answer)

I’d probably laughed at a book before I got to Douglas Adams, but I don’t think I had any idea a novel could induce such uncontrollable hilarity before I read The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.
 

8. What is the first book that made you think for days after reading it?

Tough one. Again, there were probably many, but no author came close to having as much of an impact on me as Tolkien did when I was a kid. I was a bit of a Middle Earth nerd.
 

9. Which fictional character did you admire? 

Strider. See above!
 
10. What book have you read over and over again?

The Road by Cormac McCarthy. Technically and philosophically, it probably isn’t McCarthy’s best book. But it’s my favourite of his novels (and one of my favourite novels of all time), if only for the devastating portrait he paints of a father’s love for his son.
 

11. If you had to do something differently as a child or teenager to become a better writer as an adult, what would you do?

Read more. I mean, I read a lot – but I could have always read more. Which still holds true today, actually.
 
12. What television show do you binge watch right now?

My wife and I are between box sets at the moment, having just finished Big Little Lies. So any recommendations would be welcome!
 

13. If you could be any animal for a day, which animal would it be? 

A sloth.
 
14. Would you like to see The House made into a feature film? 

Rather thrillingly, the novel has already been optioned with a view to turning it into a TV series – which would be even more amazing than seeing it on screen as a feature film.
 
15. Last question,  Who is your favorite male and female tennis player? (on your website you stated tennis as a hobby of yours)

Oddly, I love playing tennis, but I hate watching it! I’m a big sports fan generally, and the relationship I have with tennis is one I don’t have with any other sport. 

Thanks to Mr. Simon Lelic for answering my questions and sharing his wonderful story to the world. I hope you all would give The House a try. If you want to know more about the author and his other works please check out his website: www.simonlelic.com/  Take care and as always thanks for visiting my blog. I hope each and every one of you have a fantastic day and a happy read:) Stay amazing, everyone. 
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Interview with Mr. Michael Finkel, author of True Story and The Stranger in the Woods

8/18/2017

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"No Guts, No story." is an inspirational quote said by Chris Brady. But might I add that it takes even more guts to write and share the story with the world. And boy do I have an excellent interview from the wonderful, non-fiction author Mr. Michael Finkel.  Make sure you check out the excerpt to his latest novel The Stranger of the Woods: www.michaelfinkel.com/the-stranger-in-the-woods/excerpt-stranger-woods/ 


1.  Could you tell me what The Stranger in the Woods is about?


It's the true story of Christopher Knight, who is one of the most unusual people you will ever encounter -- he lived completely alone, in the woods of central Maine, sleeping in a small camp tent, for 27 years. He never had one conversation, never spent any money, never drove in a car. He never saw the internet. And he never even lit a fire! How did he survive? Why did he leave the world? What did he learn? The book tries to address all these questions, while also examining what types of people have sought solitude throughout history, and why it may be essential for one's health to spend some time alone.

 
2.  What is your purpose in writing The Stranger in the Woods?

I'm always interesting in learning about people who have lived a radically different life than the rest of us. This is just such an intriguing story to me -- there's a survival tale, a true-crime tale, a mystery, a legend. There's the reactions of people in central Maine. And there's the intelligent and fascinating insights of Chris Knight himself.


 
3.  What challenges did you face while writing The Stranger in the Woods?

The subject of my book, not surprisingly, was a man of few words who was very reluctant to share his story. He was a difficult interview subject, to say the least. I learned a lot of patience while working with Chris Knight -- but still, not enough patience to satisfy him!


 
4. How would you compare your experience writing True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa from The Stranger in the Woods?

Except for the fact that both "True Story" and "The Stranger in the Woods" are both non-fiction accounts of men named Chris, the two books are completely different. 

Chris Longo, the murderer who is featured in "True Story," is extremely outgoing, and, in the end, was clearly a dangerous, psychopathic man. 

Chris Knight, the hermit from "The Stranger in the Woods," is probably the most introverted person you will ever  read about, and, in the end, was seen to be an entirely gentle man. 

I found both stories riveting, but the writing process -- or at least the feeling while writing -- was entirely different. Chris Longo frightened me, to my core, and I felt as if I were writing something of a cautionary tale. Chris Knight was far more inspirational to me, and I felt at times as if I were writing almost a guidebook for how to live in peace and simplicity.

 
 
5.   How has writing and knowing about Christopher Knight affect your life in general?

Spending time with Chris Knight has given me a much different perspective on the passage of time. So many of us seem to be in a constant mad rush for most of the day. Knight passed time like a tree. He showed me that the best thing you can do sometimes is nothing. Just sit there. Center yourself. Allow five minutes to pass without looking at your phone. You don't have to do any sort of formal meditation. Just do nothing. You will likely be amazed at how healthy, how calming this feels. I wish the whole world could just take a five minute "time out" each day -- I feel as if all the crazy arguing that goes on would be greatly diminished if we all did this simple thing. If we all just did nothing for a few moments.

 
6.  If (or when) the book become a movie, who would you like to adapt your book into a screenplay and who would you like to direct the movie adaptation?

I don't have specific names in mind, I'm just hoping that if the book becomes a movie, the director and screenwriter both feel extremely creatively inspired to bring this mind-boggling story to life.

 
7.   What would you want your reader to take away from reading The Stranger in the Woods?

That maybe doing nothing is, at times, one of the most powerful things you can do. "Beware the barrenness of a busy life," said Socrates. I believe he was correct.

 
8.  What does Christopher Knight think about the book? Has he read it yet?

I sent Chris Knight the book as soon as it was finished, but I have not heard back from him. I have written the book with openness and honesty and obsession and care, and I hope — I believe — that Knight will respect my dedication and genuinely accept my efforts as reasonable and fair.


 9.   What is your writing habit?  Do you write in the daytime or night?

I have three young children so my house is often quite hectic. I prefer the quiet of the night to work and when I'm on a creative roll, I often drink loads of coffee and stay up until dawn. 

 
10. On True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa film adaptation, could you express your experience seeing it?

The book "True Story" was so personal to me, and so disturbing, that watching the film adaptation was quite an emotional knot. I think the actors (James Franco and Jonah Hill) did outstanding jobs, as did the director (Rupert Goold), but it was wrenching and uncomfortable to watch.
 
11.    What book are you currently reading?

"Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann. He's an amazing journalist and writer.
 
12.   What’s next for you? What are you working on now?

I'm seeking my next book idea! If anyone has an idea for me, please contact me through my website:www.michaelfinkel.com/ . Thanks!
 
13.   Have you ever considered writing fiction? If so, in what genre?

I love reading fiction and I've published (long, long ago) a few fiction short stories, and perhaps one day I'll take a stab at a novel -- I don't know what genre -- but I really feel that I've reached a nice place, writing-wise, with my non-fiction work, so I will stick to that for now.

 
14.   Last question, who (dead or alive) would you like to sit down and chat with in order to write a book? 

For all of my career, I have avoided interviewing "famous" people, or movie stars, or presidents -- I really prefer meeting extraordinary people who are not widely known. There are all sorts of completely unknown Einstein-level geniuses out there, many of whom have extremely unorthodox ideas about how to live, about society and science and art and life. Those are the people I want to sit down with. 

Thank you for the excellent questions.


Likewise thank you for giving your time to answer them. For anyone out there reading this I hope you add The Stranger in the Woods in your reading list. Also check out his first book True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa. I hope each and everyone of you have a great day and thanks once again for coming by to read my latest post. Take care and stay amazing. 
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Interview with Liz Jensen, the author of "The Ninth Life of Louis Drax"

8/22/2016

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Come discover the mystery that is Louis Drax. Read the excerpt of The Ninth Life of Louis Drax here: www.lizjensen.com/the-ninth-life-of-louis-drax/#top

1. How did the idea come? 
 I’d just finished a novel set in London during the Blitz. War Crimes for the Home was about memory and false memory, and the human capacity for denial. I thought, now it’s time for something totally different. There were two sources of inspiration: First, my kids. My two sons were twelve and seven. They were funny and eccentric and just wildly cool. I especially loved the way they talked. I wanted to mimic it. In fact I sort of wanted to be them. So I came up with a kid who was like their invisible middle brother, and I inhabited his mind for a while.The second source of inspiration was also a brother who wasn’t there. It’s a very sad story. Like the very worst stories, It’s a true one.
    When my mother was ten years old, on holiday with her widowed mother and siblings in the Swiss Alps, her 19-year-old brother went missing. He’d had an argument with his mother, walked out of the hotel where they were staying, and never come back. They searched for four days. Then the weather broke. But my grandmother insisted on going out to look for him anyway, in the storm. She was found dead the next morning at the bottom of a cliff. My uncle’s body—if there was one—was never found. He was never seen or heard from again.
    From the moment I heard it, the story haunted me, just as it haunted my mother: in some ways she never recovered from the trauma of losing two family members in the space of four days, with no explanation. You don’t have to be a psychologist to work out that the story of Louis Drax has parallels with what happened to my mother’s family in Switzerland: a cliff-side, an argument, a body, a double mystery. But the strange thing is, I didn’t realize it while I was writing the book. It only dawned on me—with a colossal duh!—after I’d finished the last page.

 
2. Did you know the ending? 
When I start a book, I never know all of it. I might know the opening, or the ending, or an element of the central section. With Louis Drax, the ending came to me pretty much the way it comes to you when you read the book: as a revelation that should have been obvious form the start, but wasn’t. How could I not have realized what was going on?
 

3. Were there alternate endings you considered for The Ninth Life of Louis Drax? 
All readers come up with their own alternative endings. And they are all true. The writer doesn’t really write the last page of a story. That’s the reader’s privilege.
 

4. From your stories you’ve written so far, if any of your characters could come alive and have a dinner chat with you, who would it be and why? 
I’d like dinner with the anthropologist Hesketh Lock, the hero of my latest novel, The Uninvited. He’s incredibly good-looking, socially awkward, and a walking encyclopedia. He makes beautiful origami and he’s a talented linguist and he drives people crazy on many levels. 
 

5. Did you have any section in The Ninth Life of Louis Drax that gave you difficulty?
​Dr. Pascal Dannachet had me stumped on a few occasions. He’s a complex character, full of doubts and urges and contradictions, and it all kinds of in denial. I was a walking cocktail of emotions on his behalf while I was writing his character. I’m a feminist and I love men. Feminists with sons know how deep the protective urge goes. How it alters the way you perceive your own sex, how empathetic it makes you towards boys and men. There’s nothing like walking a mile in another’s shoes.
 
6. A huge congratulation for the movie adaptation of The Ninth Life of Louis Drax, what scene are you most excited for your readers to see? 
I have seen the movie twice. All I’ll say is that it made me cry, and everyone will have their own favorite scene, and that’s the way it should be.
 
7. What was your reaction when you first watched the movie trailer of The Ninth Life of Louise Drax? 
There are these two cool and very funny guys on YouTube, reacting to it. I like their take on it, which pretty much mirrored mine, though I don’t use the f word so much. I was more like the girl sitting next to them on the sofa with a bandana over her mouth and the eyes look like they’ll pop. 

(you can check out the YouTube clip if you want: www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9-87zir78k)

8. What book are you currently reading in your free time? 
Just one? On my bedside table I have: Joe Hill’s The Fireman, Polly Coles’ The Politics of Washing: Real Life in Venice, Viet Thanh Nguyen’s The Sympathizer, T.A. Morton’s Halfway Up A Hill, Rebecca Solnit’s A Paradise Built in Hell, Matthew Quick’s Every Exquisite Thing, Jenny Erpenbeck’s Visitation, Sarah Perry’s The Essex Serpent, Amanda Craig’s Hearts and Minds, and Emma Cline’s The Girls. I can highly recommend all of them.
 
9. Do you have any suggestions to help one become a better writer?
Read more.

10. Last question, if you have the power to bring back an author from the dead, for one day, to meet with, who would that be?
Kurt Vonnegut. I’d like his take on today’s world. Might he agree that it’s a dystopia? And that in every dystopia, there’s a utopia in embryo? 

Many thanks to Ms. Liz Jensen for giving up her downtime to answer my questions. As you guys can read it was truly insightful and informative. If you want to read more  novels from this author go ahead and visit her website: www.lizjensen.com/

Don't forget to mark your calendar for the movie release of The Ninth Life of Louis Drax. It comes out on Sept. 2 in United States, Canada, UK, and Ireland. As always take care and have a blessed week:) ​
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