#FridayFeature Author S.L Jackson via @TCOHHdotORG #michiganwriters #michlit | New Release Animal Instincts: The Urban Jungle
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Name of Author: S.L Jackson
Name of Book: “Animal Instincts: The Urban Jungle”
About this author:
S.L Jackson is an debut urban fantasy author from Inkster Michigan who chose to put his creativity to the test by writing an novella about animals in a jungle underworld.
Where are you from?
SL: Inkster, Mi
Tell us your latest news?
SL: Recently released my debut novella “Animal Instincts: The Urban Jungle”
When and why did you begin writing?
SL: I began writing early in my life about 4 th grade for a creative writing assignment.
When did you first consider yourself a writer?
SL: Since 4 th grade
What inspired you to write your first book?
SL: I was inspired to write my book due to the facts I couldn’t get the character’s out of my head for
decades.
Do you have a specific writing style?
SL: I don’t think I’ve discovered my writing style yet, but this novella is a “urban fantasy.
How did you come up with the title?
SL: I came up with the title based on the story being about animals in their natural habitat.
Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
SL: Yes, loyalty, family, honor and respect.
How much of the book is realistic?
SL: It’s an urban fantasy, however the realness in the love all the character’s share with each other.
Are experiences based on someone you know, or events in your own life?
SL: Some experiences are based on the way my family came together.
What books have most influenced your life most?
SL: The autobiography of Malcom X, and anything written by Donald Goines.
If you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor?
SL: I’d say Donald Goines
What book are you reading now?
SL: The Life and Death of Adolf Hitler by Robert Payne.
Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest?
SL: Too many to name and I don’t want to forget anyone.
What are your current projects?
SL: Animal Instincts: The Urban Jungle.
Name one entity that you feel supported you outside of family members.
SL: So far everyone I’ve came across.
Do you see writing as a career?
SL: Yes, I see writing as a career.
If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in your latest book?
SL: I wouldn’t change anything about my current book.
Do you recall how your interest in writing originated?
SL: I’ve always had an interest in writing.
Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?
SL: I don’t find anything challenging about writing I just like to let it flow.
Who is your favorite author and what is it that really strikes you about their work?
SL: Donald Goines is my favorite; he paints a vivid picture with all his writings.
Do you have to travel much concerning your book(s)?
SL: Not as of now.
Who designed the covers?
SL: Michael Corvin
What was the hardest part of writing your book?
SL: Learning the actual business of publishing books.
Did you learn anything from writing your book and what was it?
SL: I learned that there is no set way to ensure book sales.
Do you have any advice for other writers?
SL: Write and never stop.
Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?
SL: RESPECT URBAN AUTHORS (#respecturbanauthors)
Connect with this author
Author Website: www.linktr.ee/sljackson
Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/2QlUqcu
Facebook Link: www.facebook.com/sljackson0522
Twitter Link: @tcohhdotorg
IG: @sljackson3
About @SylviaHubbard1
AUTHOR, MOTHER, SPEAKER, JOURNALIST, CONSULTANT & MORE! Divorced Mother of three, Detroiter, Sylvia Hubbard, is not only an award winning best selling author of over 28 books, but also founder of one of Michigan's largest interactive literary community, The Motown Writers Network/The Michigan Literary Network.Posted on March 20, 2020, in Book News, Uncategorized and tagged author, contemporary, interview, michigan, sci-fi, urban, writer. Bookmark the permalink. Leave a comment.
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