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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Nathan Welch, author of A Killer’z Ambition

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JoeyPinkney.com Exclusive Interview
5 Minutes, 5 Questions With…
Nathan Welch, author of A Killer’z Ambition
(DC Bookdiva Publications)

My novel is about one man’s quest for revenge and redemption for himself and the people he left behind in prison.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write A Killer’z Ambition?

Nathan Welch: From several men who are currently incarcerated, who ran the idea across me after reading several of my unpublished manuscripts. They challenged me to write something from their perspective.

JP: What sets A Killer’z Ambition apart from other books in the same genre?

NW: I didn’t go with the usual and regular ingredients that I see used in crafting stories for the Urban Lit Genre.

I looked at it in a fantasy aspect of what would a guy really do after getting released from prison and had the chance to confront the guy responsible for putting him there in the first place. I tried to look at what would he do when he had the chance to confront others who were responsible for his friends being in prison as well.

I have always imagined this book having a soundtrack. With the help of DC Bookdiva and Fast Lane Entertainment, a mixtape was produced to accompany the book. The soundtrack fits the book to a T! All three songs are perfectly fit to tell the story of the characters within A Killer’z Ambition.

A very special shout out to Tiah Short and Author Eyone Williams for an awesome job on this.

JP: As an author, what are the keys to your success that led to A Killer’z Ambition getting out to the public?

NW: Determination and never giving up on my dream to become a published writer. I have been writing for years, and it has actually taken me eight years to be published.

I received more rejection letters than I can count. This inspired me to continue to chase my dreams and submit my work to other publishing houses.

Once my manuscript landed on Tiah Short’s desk, CEO of DC Bookdiva Publications, she saw a unique story in my rough draft, applied the necessary pressure for me to rewrite, and my first novel is now published.

JP: As an author, what is your writing process? How long did it take you to start and finish A Killer’z Ambition?

NW: Usually, I set a goal to write at least 5-to-10 pages a day. The minimum is 5 pages. The next day or later on that night, I re-write those pages until I’m satisfied. I then edit them and try to produce 5-to-10 more pages until the book is completed.

It really pushes me when I have somebody on my back waiting to read the next scenes. I think it took me about 45-to-50 days to complete the first draft of A Killer’z Ambition.

JP: What’s next for Nathan Welch?

NW: GOD willing, I will give the readers Part 2 of A Killer’z Ambition: New World Order and to have a huge impact on the Urban Street Lit Genre.

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13 thoughts on “5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Nathan Welch, author of A Killer’z Ambition”

  1. THREE of the first three (unique) people to comment on Nathan Welch’s author interview will win a free copy of A Killer’z Ambition and The Official Killer’z Ambition Mixtape.

    Here is the list of people who are in the running for a FREE copy of the book.

    1) ???
    2) ???
    3) ???

    Leave a comment about your thoughts on the interview. THREE of the first THREE (unique) people to comment will win a FREE copy of this book and mixtape.

  2. Never giving up on your dream. THAT’S quote I try to live by. It’s nice for a book to come forth with a true, real perspective.

  5. I haven’t read A killaz Ambition yst but it is def on my list to read.Thi interview w/Nathan is real! He speaks the truth. I love authors that keep it real.I would read the book just based on his interview. Look forward to reading it.Mr.Welch is the kind of author that more interesting!

  6. Since most of this book takes place on the street that I grew up on and still live on. I can say that the writing was true to life. I lived through much of the drama. I am a detective now and can say that with most of these books the writing is contrived and fake at best. Not this one. Hold on to your weaves this book reads like a car going down a winding mountain with no breaks. You just have to hold on and hope for the best.

  8. I am so happy I befriended you on facebook. Your facepage or info page is great! i would love to have the chance to read a book of yours. I am a advid book reader. Can complete a book in 1 or two days….

  9. I am so happy that I asked to befriend you on facebook, because your info page is great… Your book look very interesting… I would love the opportunity to read one of your books. I am a advid book reader. I can read a book in one or two days….

  10. That is suppose to be books… sorry. They all look mind grabbing

  11. I enjoyed the interview because it gave me an opportunity to learn a little bit about the author. The book was fiyah!!! I can’t wait to read part two. Keep doing your thing Nathan.

  12. This sounds like a very good read and i am surly gonna purchase a copy of this.

  13. THREE of the first three (unique) people to comment on Nathan Welch’s author interview will win a free copy of A Killer’z Ambition and The Official Killer’z Ambition Mixtape.

    Here is the list of people who are in the running for a FREE copy of the book.

    1) Lisa D.
    2) Kendra
    3) Tami Orr-Briscoe

    Thank you for your participation. I will email you for your mailing address.

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