Roy Albert Andrade

Location: Los Angeles, CA. /U.S.A

Age: 33 years old

Question:  How long have you been writing?

   Since, 2013', I wrote until the manuscript of "Cultivating the DNA of Crime" was published in 2014'. So, I’ve been writing professionally as an author roughly 3 years.

Question:  What was the name of the first book you ever published, and when was it published?

   "Cultivating the DNA of Crime" was the first book title, and was published on May 13, 2014.

Question:  Was this book published by a publisher; or did you self-publish?

   I started K1LLER, Inc. in 2013', it’s a small publishing house, but, that’s the publisher’s name. The imprint is K1LLER.

Question:  Tell our readers about this very first book.  (For example:  What was the inspiration for writing it, and what was it about)?

   Killer is a boy who lives with his parents in a two-story house in Sylmar, California. And when he's not playing video games or watching TV, this thirteen-year-old child prodigy can be found working with a high-profile criminal organization. Killer is an asset desired by criminal enterprises worldwide-he's young, intelligent, charismatic, and most importantly, he's a killer. In this humorous and contemporary novel, Killer provides the reader a first-person point of view of the environmental factors that influence criminal behavior.

Question:  Can a person still buy this book?  If so, where?

   Absolutely! The book is available worldwide through Ingram Content Group, and Baker and Taylor distribution. The books are also available online through www.amazon.com and www.BN.com.

Question:  How many total books have you published?

   Two.

Question:  List all of your titles =

"Cultivating the DNA of Crime"  

"Virula:Renaissance Outlaw"

Question:  Any future writing projects in the works?  If so, tell us about it, and any pertinent dates to go with it.

   I’m working on "Virula: Renaissance Outlaw" Part 2.

The book will be published and available worldwide this year.

Question:  What is the title of your current book, and tell us a little about it.

"Virula: Renaissance Outlaw": Virula knows how hard life can be—but he thinks he also knows how to make the most of it. As a high school dropout, he joins a gang who exploits his cool-headed courage, and keeps him captive by catering to his appetites for drugs and women. Virula takes place during one memorable Father’s Day in Los Angeles, when a dose of hallucinogens creates a surreal 24 hours…but Virula’s actual life is already so strange that it’s almost just another day. Realistic and enlightening, yet also surprisingly funny with a keen sense of the ridiculous, Virula is an offbeat love story, an eye-opening look at gang life, a hard-hitting examination of a young man who has taken the wrong path, and above all, an entertaining and compelling story. This first book in the Virula series will leave you looking forward to the sequel!

Last question, if someone comes across this article and reads it, what would you like to tell them about why you think they should try reading your book or books?

Visit www.K1LLER.com for updates and book signings in Los Angeles, CA.

Visit me on Facebook at :
https://www.facebook.com/RoyAlbertAndrade187 we have a blue badge, it’s an authentic page.

And you can follow me on twitter at https://twitter.com/RoyAAndrade. 

Anything else you'd like to add that I didn't ask you, but you would like to share with our readers? 

   I would like to take the time to thank the publisher, K.M. Francoeur, and her blog for this incredible interview and experience. It was fun!

BLOG WRITER'S NOTE TO AUTHOR:  Your books sound quite fascinating.  You seem to write about subjects that I'm sure will keep the reader turning the page to see what happens next.  I hope that you find much success with your writing, and Good Luck in the future.  Thanks again for the interview.

Troy D. Gathers

To Order:  "Take Me With You"

Location: S. Carolina / U.S.A.

Question:  How long have you been writing?

     I’ve been writing since my early days in grade school. I really started taking my literary works serious in undergrad. It was there I entertained the idea of writing a book.

Question:  What was the name of the first book you ever published, and when was it published?

     The title of my first book is "Take Me With You". This book was published in January of 2016. "Take Me With You" is the first installment in the "Take Me With You" series. I plan on releasing more than just books under the "Take me With You" umbrella.

Question:  Tell our readers about this very first book.  (For example:  What was the inspiration for writing it, and what was it about)?

     "Take Me With You" is more than just a book. "Take Me With You" drives the reader through 365 days of real life experiences, thoughts, and decisions. Although this book is not a road map, "Take Me With You" can serve as a tour guide. People from all walks of life can relate to the messages of "Take Me With You".

Question:  Can a person still buy this book?  If so, where?

    Absolutely, "Take Me With You" can be purchased on Amazon.com and Kindle.

To Order:  "Take Me With You"

Question:  Any future writing projects in the works?  If so, tell us about it, and any pertinent dates to go with it.

     Yes. There will be future projects, but the focus currently is "Take Me With You". We’ll be sure to keep you posted on all upcoming projects.

Last question, if someone comes across this article and reads it, what would you like to tell them about why you think they should try reading your book or books?

     Like the late great Zig Ziglar once said, “People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.” "Take Me With You" offers daily motivation that will drive you to make changes. This is not a feel good go with the flow type of book. This book will cause a catalyst whether you like it or not. I believe everyone should have daily motivation and if that’s with "Take Me With You", I did my job.

BLOG WRITER'S NOTE TO AUTHOR:     I find your book quite interesting.  Especially since you stated that it offers daily motivations.  It's not that daily motivations are unusual, but your title to this book is.  I will definitely check out this book a little more on amazon.  Good Luck with your future writing projects, and thanks for the interview.

Naveed Khawaja

    Naveed Khawaja has radiated a passion for better and improved organisations, culture, practices and result oriented change over the past 15+ years. Having an infectious enthusiasm and energy for continuous improvement, he currently specialises in 'Enterprise Agile | Lean | KanBan Principles’ with a focus on ‘Scaled Continuous Innovation & Disciplined Execution’ journeys. His recent transformation was for inter & intra-department change where he disciplined the teams & a £350M+ portfolio. 
 

   You can check out his book on Amazon HERE:

  Being an Oxford Business Alumnus, he brings to the table a unique combination of practical transformation vision with a focus on Strategy & Leadership tailored to your organization or business. His enthusiasm results in an innovative training & coaching journey for enterprise business leaders, IT leaders, portfolio managers, & delivery teams.

   He is a multicultural expert in managing offshore teams. Known for inculcating visionary ideas with innovative analogies & brainstorming, he possesses an engaging training, coaching, facilitation and presentation skills. He is a frequent speaker at international conferences, seminars, webinars - (he talks on innovation, collaboration and high performing teams).He has a solid foundation of Energy, Telecom, Pharmaceutical, Publishing, Financial, Civil, Manufacturing verticals; he shares his passion with an innovative, productive & motivating entrepreneurial mindset in ‘Agile, Lean & KanBan' in corporate & lean startups. 

BLOG WRITER'S NOTE TO AUTHOR:You sound like quite the accomplished business coach and speaker.  I'm sure your book gives great insights to businesses in how to work together to bring forth success through collaboration and innovation.

J. Soules

Location: Chicago, IL / U.S.A.

Question:  How long have you been writing?

     I have been writing as a hobby for a long time but began seriously considering it as a career option just a couple of years ago. I’m a lawyer by training, which I hated, and left law to see if I could pursue writing.

Question:  What was the name of the first book you ever published, and when was it published?

     First book (actually a short story) published is called “The Best Fucking Panna Cotta.”

Question:  Was this book published by a publisher; or did you self-publish?

     I self-published it on Kindle.

Question:  Tell our readers about this very first book.  (For example:  What was the inspiration for writing it, and what was it about)?

     This story is about what happened to me when I decided to leave law and pursue writing. The judgment from those around me was astounding. This was during the recession (late 2000’s) and everyone was telling me how foolish I was to give up a new job offer at a law firm. I just didn’t want to live a life hating every moment I was at work. The most vocal of these oppositions was from my boyfriend at that time. It was very difficult and heart-breaking to write about. The title makes sense when you read the story to the end.

Question:  Can a person still buy this book?  If so, where?

     It is available on Amazon Kindle store.

Question:  How many total books have you published?

     I’ve self-published 3 stories so far, one more to go up very soon. Currently, I’m working on two different novels.

Question:  List all of your titles=

The Best Fucking Panna Cotta

OCD and Gynecology

First Dates in the Second City, Vol. 1

**First Dates in the Second City, Vol. 2 (to be up on Kindle by end of January 2016').

Question:  Any future writing projects in the works?  If so, tell us about it, and any pertinent dates to go with it.

     I’m currently focusing on a semi-biography of my grandmother and my mother. Amazing story and I cannot give too much away, but they’ve been through a lot. They lived through a war, poverty, starvation, kidnapping, hand grenade attack, terrible marriage, so much more. It’s been an emotional roller coaster to write this book.

Question:  What is the title of your current book, and tell us a little about it.

     The one I’m about to publish on Kindle is the Volume 2 of my First Dates in the Second City series. As a single woman in Chicago, I’ve been on many first dates that never turned into a second date for various reasons. I’ve compiled the most shocking and crazy ones and wrote about them. They’re humorous and a bit crazy. The dating life of a single woman in a big city is VERY HARD!

Last question, if someone comes across this article and reads it, what would you like to tell them about why you think they should try reading your book or books?

     I write about my experiences and what I know and I think a lot of single women in their 20’s, 30’s and 40’s can relate to these stories. These stories talk about the hard choices that women make about career, life, goals, love, and just juggling life alone in a big city which sometimes can be very confusing and scary.

BLOG WRITER'S NOTE TO AUTHOR:  I have found that writing about your own personal struggles, goals, and learning experiences can usually help a lot of other people.  I also find it interesting that you chose writing over law, when I'm sure it cost you a lot to go to law school.  I hope that in the end that writing works out for you, because just like you I find that I am more myself when I am creating and writing something.  Good Luck!

Linda Govik

                  

                  Location: Sweden (western parts…that’s important))

 Age:  37 years old

Question:  How long have you been writing?

   I have to answer in the classical way here: I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember. I’m not sure where the urge came from, but I know that it’s always been there: I just love creating stories.

Question:  What was the name of the first book you ever published, and when was it published?

   It’s called "Legacy", and was published in November 2015'.

Question:  Was this book published by a publisher; or did you self-publish?

   I chose to self-publish. Truth of the matter is I had an agent interested in the book, but after some cooperation, she pulled out, as she’d decided historical novels weren’t going to be part of her repertoire for a while onwards. By the time this decision came, however, I’d already made up my mind to self-publish. I don’t regret this decision for one second. It’s just lovely to be indie!

Question:  Tell our readers about this very first book.  (For example:  What was the inspiration for writing it, and what was it about)?

   From the book jacket: Emily Bradley, an orphan born in a brothel in London in 1784, flees after her first forced encounter with a client, Lord Charles Stanford. Five years later, he tracks her down and forces her into marriage in order to manipulate her and their son to secure his vast legacy. Emily must deny everything she is and loves, her art and her new country life, to keep the truth from his aristocratic family or face Lord Charles’ murderous temper. When she’s offered a commission to paint a portrait at the Royal French Court of Joséphine Bonaparte herself, Emily sees a chance to break free from her miserable life – but it means forming an alliance with the enemy of England, potentially exposing all her secrets, and possibly losing her son. Emily is forced into the hardest choice of her life: where her fate and her son’s future, hang in the balance.

   The inspiration for this book came from all those books I’ve read in the past that has meant something to me: those that contain strong, fascinating characters and dramatic twists and turns (like Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander, for example). I wanted to write something like that too, and above all, something that I’d enjoy to read myself.  

Question:  Can a person still buy this book?  If so, where?

   Indeed you can. It’s available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Indiebound.org, and if you live in Sweden, you can buy it straight from me, or through Adlibris.se.

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To Order it in Paperback CLICK HERE

Question:  How many total books have you published?

   One, so far.

Question:  Any future writing projects in the works?  If so, tell us about it, and any pertinent dates to go with it.

   I’ve started on the sequel to "Legacy", and my goal is to have it finished in 2017. I also have some side projects, of which one is a contemporary mystery. My feeling at the moment is that I’ll publish it next year - but that’s REALLY a side project, and more for fun, so we’ll see what happens.

Last question, if someone comes across this article and reads it, what would you like to tell them about why you think they should try reading your book or books?

   Well, I recently got the best compliment ever from one of my readers: she told me that "Legacy" woke her interest in historical novels, and that she now wants to know more about the era, the clothes etc. And this from someone who up until then had only preferred contemporary fiction!

   I love that – I mean, if you manage to convert a reader into trying a completely new genre, then you’ve done something right!

Anything else you'd like to add that I didn't ask you, but you would like to share with our readers?   

   Perhaps that I love connecting with my readers and I’m active both on Facebook and Goodreads. Befriend me, like my page or otherwise make yourself known – I’d LOVE to hear from you!

Thank you for some lovely questions!

BLOG WRITER'S NOTE TO AUTHOR:  Your book sounds quite interesting.  I've never really been a historical reader, but your story sounds quite compelling so I'll probably check it out.  Good luck to you with your future writing projects, and thanks for the interview.

Melody Summers

Location: Florida / U.S.A.

Age: 35 years old.

Question:  How long have you been writing?

    I have been writing romance stories since I was 12 years old, but I have been a paid romance writer for the past 7 years.

Question:  What was the name of the first book you ever published, and when was it published?

   I have been a paid romance writer selling romance articles to hundreds of websites for the past 7 years. “How To Marry Mr. Rich” is my first book.

Question:  Was this book published by a publisher; or did you self-publish?

   My book “How To Marry Mr. Rich” is published by International Romance Publishing @ www.internationalromancepublishing.com

Question:  Tell our readers about this very first book.  (For example:  What was the inspiration for writing it, and what was it about)?

   The inspiration came from being a Welfare Mom. But the book contains 12 chapters of no nonsense tested real world advice on how any women can get rich by marrying Mr. Rich.

Question:  Can a person still buy this book?  If so, where?

   YES! Right here: http://goo.gl/uNQ5Cn

Question:  How many total books have you published?

   “How To Marry Mr. Rich” will be my first and only non-fiction book.

Question:  List all of your titles =

·    “How To Marry Mr. Rich”

Question:  Any future writing projects in the works?  If so, tell us about it, and any pertinent dates to go with it.

   I am writing dozens of new romance novels in the next coming years. You can get up-dates at: www.melodysummers.com

Question:  What is the title of your current book, and tell us a little about it.

   “How To Marry Mr. Rich” it's “A Women's Indispensable 21 Century Handbook"

Last question, if someone comes across this article and reads it, what would you like to tell them about why you think they should try reading your book or books?

   Well, 95% of rich women will marry rich men and no one calls these women “Gold Diggers” but if a poor or middle-class woman marries a rich man, she instantly becomes a Gold Digger? This is crazy...My book “How To Marry Mr. Rich” will free women's minds up to live a 100% better and richer life!

Anything else you'd like to add that I didn't ask you, but you would like to share with our readers? 

   Well, as I always say: “You Will Only Attract A Rich Man, If You Yourself Look Like A Rich Woman” Melody Summers

BLOG WRITER'S NOTE TO AUTHOR: Your book sounds quite interesting and I want to thank you for sending me a free copy of it.  I look forward to reading it.  Thanks for the interview and good luck in the future with your other romance novels.

Derrick O. Dempsey

Location: NORTH CAROLINA / U.S.A.

Age:  I'm 32 years of age.

Question:  How long have you been writing?

   I first started this writing journey at the age of 8; teachers would always say your imagination will pay off one day.

Question:  What was the name of the first book you ever published, and when was it published?

  First book I published was "The Last Don", and it was published in April 2014'.

Question:  Was this book published by a publisher; or did you self-publish?

   The book was self-published.

Question:  Tell our readers about this very first book.  (For example:  What was the inspiration for writing it, and what was it about)?

   My first book was a personal one, of my grandfather.  Hearing stories of him, though we'd never met, I cataloged everything in my mind of him and produced what I considered to be a wonderful read.

Question:  Can a person still buy this book?  If so, where?

   Yes, if you would like to purchase this book, please go to amazon, or barnes&noble, or books a million,or wherever books are sold.

Question:  How many total books have you published?

   I have published 30 books now.

Question:  List all of your titles =

If I can remember all the titles, lol, mmm…

The Last Don

The Old House

The Embalmer

The Day Was Different

The Last Count Dracula (3 part Series of Sabathica)

Love From The Soul

Endless Love For A Woman

The Magic Suit In the Closet

A New Bishop

Will You Marry Me

Jack Magic Shoes

The Last Hitman

Innocent Murder

Demonic Revenge

The Demon Toy, so many that's all I can remember.

(Go Here to view all of my books on amazon)

Question:  Any future writing projects in the works?  If so, tell us about it, and any pertinent dates to go with it.

   I have a new project called "Tales Of A Mafia Dentist", it's about a World Renowned Dentist who loves a double life, Dentist and husband, dad by day, but heads The Most Dangerous Mobb Family in the World From America to Sicily, gets caught and tells the World his story with a twisted ending. Coming this Jan. 2016

Question:  What is the title of your current book, and tell us a little about it.

  "A New Bishop", is about a young man who is bred to become The Bishop of his childhood Church, and maybe the Presiding Bishop of the Pentacostal Churches of America, but tragedy hits home, and he forgets about God and lives the life of a gangsta. Will redemption be for him or will the streets overtake him, from the women, money, and power.

Last question, if someone comes across this article and reads it, what would you like to tell them about why you think they should try reading your book or books?

   I can say I'm Derrick. I'm honest and direct and I cover every genre. Hollywood has destroyed the art of writing, try a book and let's become acquainted, you've never read a book like mine, I can promise you that. Once you open it you'll be on a ride you'll never want to get off, I can promise you that there's no other writing quite like mine. I take writing and the imagination to another level. There's no other writer that can thrill and connect with the reader like me.

Anything else you'd like to add that I didn't ask you, but you would like to share with our readers?  

   To whomever purchased a book God bless you, I'm so thankful to you guys making my dreams come true, thanks for the prayers the love, the encouraging words, I love you so much, and it's more to come, this is Derrick Dempsey a plain guy; but a hell of a writer and story teller. Buy a book and let's become friends and take this long ride with me, and thanks for the interview. May God bless you.

BLOG WRITER'S NOTE TO AUTHOR:  I am so amazed at how many books you have published.  You really do seem to enjoy letting your imagination run wild.  You have quite the collection of story titles.  I look forward to checking them out.  Good Luck with your future writing project, and thank you for the interview.