HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WRITING?
Going on about four years now, as a serious novelist that is. I’ve been writing for over twenty years with my educational background and blogging.
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BEGIN WRITING?
A calling from God. He told me to write my first novel Protostar and I stepped out on faith that what I was hearing was actually God and not some voice of my own imagination. Now, with The School of Ministry out and the re-boot of Protostar coming next year from Winter Goose Publications, I love it.
WHAT WAS THE INSPIRATION BEHIND YOUR AWARD WINNING TITLE?
I wanted to give people a new hero. One that had as many flaws and insecurities as most people, but somehow finds the strength to step outside his frail identity and discover a new, bold, powerful one. Ultimately, the book is about the power of Choice. With ‘To Choose, Is Fate’ being the tag line.
IS THIS YOUR FIRST BOOK?
No, Protostar was my first published novel by a small press company in Atlanta, GA. I was able to get quite a good buzz about the book but I wanted a chance to make a bigger splash with it. Shine it up a bit and shop it around to other publishers. Winter Goose loved the story so much that they decided to re-boot it and the sequel will follow. It’s already done and awaiting a proper edit.
WHAT (IF ANY) OTHER BOOKS HAVE YOU PUBLISHED?
Protostar: Book 1 of The Star-Crossed Saga.
The new edition is coming out next year.
DO YOU HAVE ANY NEW BOOKS IN THE WORKS?
I am working on the sequel to The School of Ministry and a couple of novellas that push both S.O.M. and The Star-Crossed Saga along. The next story arc of The School of Ministry is a bit of a secret right now. I will tell you this though: there is the introduction of Angels and Nephillim.
TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF:
I’m a physical therapist by trade and I’m happily married with three lovely daughters. I’m fascinated by outer space and I am a huge Washington Redskins fan.
TELL US SOMETHING OUR READERS MIGHT FIND FASCINATING ABOUT YOU:
I consider myself a Born-Again Christian and I value the importance of a spiritual connection with God rather than joining with religious practices. Also, my Uncle s the legendary comedian Bill Cosby.
WHAT DO YOU MOST ENJOY DOING IN YOUR SPARE TIME?
I really don’t have much spare time. But, when I get pockets of time to myself, I love to read and watch a good movie. Huge Sci-Fi buff over here! I love anything and everything imaginative.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW/MOVIE?
I thought the Man of Steel was incredible this year. And my wife and I love to watch the Vampire Diaries.
HAS YOUR BOOK RECEIVED ANY OTHER AWARDS?
Yes. It won the Gold Medal Award for Readers’ Favorite Young Adult: General category.
WHAT CHALLENGES DO YOU FACE AS AN AUTHOR?
Getting my work out to the world. I love my story. My books resonate with those who read them. But there is the incredible challenge of getting the masses to know they exist. I am beginning to find a groove now with getting them noticed and hopefully, it will continue to pick up steam.
DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR OTHER ASPIRING AUTHORS?
Yes. Find a vision, write it down. Pray on it, believe in it, and make it real. Don’t use excuses about why you never got started. Pick up the pen, keyboard, whatever and get it done. Make a story that you love first, and then shop it around.
CAN YOU OFFER ANY TIPS ON GETTING PUBLISHED?
Don’t be afraid to pay for a professional editing service of your work. It will pay huge dividends in the end if done properly. As a writer, you just can’t catch every mistake. You need someone to look at it and tell you what parts stink and need to be taken out. Stripping that manuscript down and putting out the best product is essential.
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE WITH OUR READERS? Please come over to my website and learn about me @ www.braxtoncosby.com. There, you will find out about me and all the projects I am working on. You’ll also find links to my book websites.
LITERARY CLASSICS Book Awards & Reviews International Book Awards • Top Honors Youth Book Awards • Seal of Approval http://www.clcawards.org
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