What genre are you most comfortable writing? I enjoy several genres which keeps the writing fun. My recent work on MG/YA fantasy has been a lot of fun.
What is your greatest strength as a writer? Keeping a reader hooked into the story once they start reading has always been a strength.
Why did you choose to write this particular book? My 11 year old son turned out to be a reluctant reader and I wrote Jack Templar in an attempt to get him excited about books. It worked and he’s now an avid reader.
What was the hardest part about writing this book? Keeping the tone appropriate for the target market. My tastes are pretty dark so I have to dial it back sometimes.
How do you promote this book? Blog tours, tweet Q&As, Goodreads and visiting local school and bookshops have all been a lot of fun as I’ve met cool people along the way.
Will you write others in this same genre? Yes, The Templar Chronicles is imagined as a 7-part series.
Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp? Each book has it’s own “message”. Book 1 deals with our responsibility to stand up to evil even at great risk to ourselves.
Are you reading any interesting books at the moment? I just read The Peculiar by Stefan Bachmann, a steampunk fantasy which is mind-blowing. Check it out.
Are there any new authors that have sparked your interest and why? Patrick Rothfuss who wrote The Name Of The Wind is amazing.
Do you have any advice for writers? Write every day. Even if it’s 15 mins. 7 days a week without vacations. You’ll be amazed what you can accomplish.
What do you do to unwind and relax? Hang with my wife, five kids, two dogs, one cat and one very feisty horse. We’re outdoorsy, so kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking, etc.
What dreams have been realized as a result of your writing? My kids don’t think I’m completely uncool. That’s worth the price of admission right there.
Buy Now @ Amazon
Genre – Middle Grade / YA Fantasy
Rating – PG
More details about the author & the book
Website http://www.jacktemplar.com/
What genre are you most comfortable writing? I enjoy several genres which keeps the writing fun. My recent work on MG/YA fantasy has been a lot of fun.
What is your greatest strength as a writer? Keeping a reader hooked into the story once they start reading has always been a strength.
Why did you choose to write this particular book? My 11 year old son turned out to be a reluctant reader and I wrote Jack Templar in an attempt to get him excited about books. It worked and he’s now an avid reader.
What was the hardest part about writing this book? Keeping the tone appropriate for the target market. My tastes are pretty dark so I have to dial it back sometimes.
How do you promote this book? Blog tours, tweet Q&As, Goodreads and visiting local school and bookshops have all been a lot of fun as I’ve met cool people along the way.
Will you write others in this same genre? Yes, The Templar Chronicles is imagined as a 7-part series.
Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp? Each book has it’s own “message”. Book 1 deals with our responsibility to stand up to evil even at great risk to ourselves.
Are you reading any interesting books at the moment? I just read The Peculiar by Stefan Bachmann, a steampunk fantasy which is mind-blowing. Check it out.
Are there any new authors that have sparked your interest and why? Patrick Rothfuss who wrote The Name Of The Wind is amazing.
Do you have any advice for writers? Write every day. Even if it’s 15 mins. 7 days a week without vacations. You’ll be amazed what you can accomplish.
What do you do to unwind and relax? Hang with my wife, five kids, two dogs, one cat and one very feisty horse. We’re outdoorsy, so kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking, etc.
What dreams have been realized as a result of your writing? My kids don’t think I’m completely uncool. That’s worth the price of admission right there.
Buy Now @ Amazon
Genre – Middle Grade / YA Fantasy
Rating – PG
More details about the author & the book
Website http://www.jacktemplar.com/
Follow the tour:
17th April -Book Review at Journey’s Thru Books
18th April – Author Interview at Books are Magic
20th April – Book Review & Book Feature at Book Lover’s Paradise
21st April – Book Review at Deal Sharing Aunt
23rd April – Book Review, Author Interview & Book Feature atPromiscuous Diva
24th April – Orangeberry Book of the Day
25th April – Orangeberry Tweet Me A Storm with OB Book Tours
10th May – Author Interview at Writers & Authors
24th May – Author Interview & Book Feature at We Fancy Books
7th June – Book Review at Laurie’s Thought & Reviews
14th June – Book Review at Haunting Orchid
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