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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Krystal Waters, author of A Fantastc Opportunity

May 19, 2009 Joey Pinkney 1 Comment

JoeyPinkney.com Exclusive Interview
5 Minutes, 5 Questions With…
Krystal Waters, author of A Fantastic Opportunity
(Blu Phier Publishing)

Jack Samson is running for his life. A week ago he started looking for a new job with better benefits and salary. He came across this ad that said,

“A fantastic opportunity for you if you hire on with our company; one of the top 500 fortune. Get that dream house, car and vacation. Stop worrying about bills… you can have it all. We just ask one thing in return, you sell your soul for eternity.”

The extractors came to take his soul. What did they do entirely? Would he be the same? He did not tell his family, but they were just as involved. Trying to get answers he hires a private investigator, who tells Jack he needs a priest. The underworld and all unseen are trying to enslave the people of the world.

The question is, can Jack stop evil at its highest point without getting his family enslaved as well? Can he stop the captivity of all mankind?

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write A Fantastic Opportunity?

Krystal Waters: I was surfing the internet and some how got to a site about selling your soul. I questioned if you could really do it, so I thought I would write about it n the context of the experience of one family. It’s a fiction Thriller/Mystery. I came up with the story about the “what if” scenario and the book came to life.

JP: What sets A Fantastic Opportunity apart from other novels in its genre?

KW: The economy today, the realism in which you can sell your soul and whether it’s fiction or not are some serious factors that makes this novel absolutely intriguing. I think most people who like to read thrillers also like a little mystery added to the mix to make them wonder.

The names of the people are fictitious, however, there is a lot of undeniable truth in A Fantastic Opportunity. It’s not the type of book you want your ten year old to read. It takes a mature mind to separate the truth from fantasy.

JP: As an author, what are the keys to your success that lead to A Fantastic Opportunity getting out to the public?

KW: I network with people online using websites like myspace. There is also Facebook and other places where an author can get the word out and have success. There is also a lot of tenacity that you have to have. You can not give up.

You have to show publishers that you are serious about your product. You do this by working hand to hand with your publisher, going on book signings and also talking to people about your book. There is a lot of work behind the scenes of selling a book, which most authors learn after they get published. For instance, you may need to go on a T.V. show or go to a book reading. Book signings and word of mouth are also important. Get with the readers association if you can and have them read your book. Libraries are a little harder to get in, but when you are, that’s a great way of selling yourself.

JP: As an author, what is your writing process? How long did it take for you to start and finish A Fantastic Opportunity?

KW: I surf through the internet looking for conspiracies and ideas. There is so much on the internet that a genre of my type is an ongoing experience. If it attracts me, I’ll write about it. Second, the book took me about a year to write. My twin sister passed away while I was half way through. I didn’t pick up the book until later. Friends and family encouraged me to continue. The book is dedicated to my twin sister.

Question 5: What’s next for Krystal Waters?

KW: I have a book with another publisher that is in the works. I’ll be doing more writing and make a name for myself. Hopefully I’ll get a fan base, so my other books will sell. This next book is called Charlotte and Henry’s, Stairway to Hell. It’s more of a Comedy/Horror, which I hope will make people laugh and want to read more of the series.

http://www.myspace.com/krystalsbooksauthor

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Joy Turner, author of Content…Right Where I Am

May 18, 2009 Joey Pinkney 2 Comments

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Joy Turner, author of Content…Right Where I Am
(JNF Enterprises)

Content…Right Where I Am is not just another book but a life changing tool that will be utilized for cultivating contentment based around the scripture 1 Timothy 6:6 “Godliness with contentment is great gain.” Content…Right Where I Am is a Christian non-fiction work that promises to encourage, uplift and inspire through the author’s very own testimony.

There are also interactive exercises for the reader to complete and biblical references to study and meditate. The author challenges each reader to become a RAWC star (Realizing Ambition Within Contentment) and is on a quest to have everyone proclaim “I am content… right where I am!”

JP: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write Content…Right Where I Am?

Joy Turner: My own personal struggle with searching for contentment. I share a lot of these struggles in my book and talk about what it takes to get to the root cause of discontentment.

JP: What sets Content…Right Where I Am apart from other novels in Christian Non-fiction?

JT: Well I can’t really categorize my book as a novel, but what will separate this from all the rest that follow the same inspirational format is that it is very interactive and a quick read. Most people finish my book within a day or so, but a good majority tell me that they desire to go back and reread and complete all of the exercises in the book.

I also believe that the message conveyed is very timely as we face economic uncertainty. It’s time for Christians to restructure priorities and recognize the blessings from God each and every day.

JP: As an author, what are the keys to your success that lead to Content…Right Where I Am getting out to the public?

JT: Effective marketing and networking. I’m on Facebook, Twitter, working on a MySpace page and a member of several Ning groups. I am utilizing them to my advantage to promote my book as well as my business. I’ve had two television appearances and multiple radio and blog talk radio interviews since the book’s launch in November 2008.

I will continue to aggressively pursue media opportunities as well as networking with people like you, Joey, who are also an integral part of getting authors like myself out there for the world to see!

JP: As an author, what is your writing process? How long did it take for you to start and finish Content…Right Where I Am?

JT: I didn’t have a writing process per se because I didn’t start out to write a “book”. I was writing to get some things off of my chest. It was more of a healing process, and God revealed to me that He was going to do a great and mighty thing through my writing and obedience.

Now that I am a published author, I am learning the “business” of writing. I strive to always develop myself through workshops, classes, teleseminars, etc. My “process” at this point is pretty basic. I spend a lot of time lately with marketing and networking the book, but I have to organize my schedule so that I’m shutting off the Facebook, Twitter, etc and concentrating on writing.

It took me 7 days to write the majority of my book, but it took me a whopping 5 years to get it out there to you all! Procrastination is everyone’s enemy!

JP: What’s next for Joy Turner?

JT: I’m in the process of writing two books, one for young girls, teens, tweens called The Butterfly Club and another one that is somewhat of a spin-off to Content…Right Where I Am. It is on the topic of transformation. My book cover is an image of a butterfly, and I am going to stick with that theme.

I am currently on a book tour with several other Christian authors. For tour schedule, you can visit www.christianauthorsontour.com. In addition, I am also sole proprieter/CEO of JETSET Business Solutions, a marketing and business consultation firm that specializes in marketing and strategic planning for start-ups and small business.

http://www.joyturner.net/
Tour Info http://www.christianauthorsontour.com/

People can always connect with me on Facebook or Twitter. To reach me directly they can e-mail me at info@joyturner.net. To book me for speaking engagements or other events one can also contact me via e-mail and visit my site for more details about the book and the author. www.joyturner.net To purchase Content…Right Where I Am, you can go directly to the author site, publisher site (www.try3jesus.com) or buy from Amazon.com.

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… S.D. Denny, author of The Baker’s Dozen

May 15, 2009 Joey Pinkney 2 Comments

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S.D. Denny, author of The Baker’s Dozen
(Peace In The Storm Publishing)

Breanna Baker felt her life was under control, as long as she was in control of her life. The moment she makes the startling discovery that she’s five weeks pregnant, things started spinning out of control for sure. To add fuel to the fire already burning in her life, her grandmother passes away.

She returns home where she’s compelled to turn her attention to issues other than her untimely pregnancy. Breanna feels she’s obligated to save everyone from themselves. When she uncovers the dark secret that had been hidden by her family for years, she is forced to face herself in the mirror to discover a truth that must be reckoned with before she can go any further in her life.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the idea and inspiration to write The Baker’s Dozen?

S.D. Denny: I’ve always dreamed of doing something in my life to help or inspire young women. I’ve always loved to write. When I decided to pursue my dream of writing a novel, I knew my main character would be a woman who had to climb some mountains before reaching a point where she finds meaning and purpose in her life.

Some of the topics that are addressed in the story are near and dear to my heart, as well as some of the characters and their personalities. The idea of the title, The Baker’s Dozen, and the meaning behind it, was my way of adding a juicy twist to the story.

In a baker’s dozen there are thirteen, so I thought it would add some mystery, spice and intrigue to the story line.

JP: What sets The Baker’s Dozen apart from other novels in its genre?

SDD: The Baker’s Dozen is a work of fiction that brings problems to the forefront that real people face but may have swept under the rug in a subconscious effort to avoid having to confront them or to make it appear that we have things under control.

It’s not just a story – it’s a story that will inspire with hope and possibly even motivate someone to take the first step towards healing a deeply rooted wound in their life.

JP: As an author, what are the keys to your success that lead to The Baker’s Dozen getting out to the public?

SDD: One cannot begin to measure the value in networking! I’m always making new literary contacts and constantly utilizing the resources available from my current contacts. I was prepared to move on it when I learned that Peace in the Storm Publishing was accepting submissions. I researched the company and made sure that I understood the submission guidelines clearly.

I presented a professional, organized and intriguing submission package. Elissa Gabrielle contacted me immediately and signed me with Peace in the Storm. From there, we began planning my book’s release. Everything just fell right into place as though it was meant to be. It was that moment where preparation met opportunity.

JP: As an author, what is your writing process? How long did it take for you to start and finish The Baker’s Dozen?

SDD: For me, writing is life, so I write whenever and wherever I can. The ideal setting for me to write would be some place with a majestic mountain or lake view. Until that’s possible, I write in my apartment in Charlotte, NC.

I’m very organized and detail oriented, so I begin with an outline of what the project is about. After the outline, I begin to build each character with details. Then I move on to scene building as I write the story. It took about one year to write The Baker’s Dozen from start to finish.

JP: What’s next for S.D. Denny?

SDD: I plan to do a great deal of promoting for The Baker’s Dozen. This includes attending literary events, giving interviews, and I’m looking forward to the possibility of a multi-city book-signing tour soon. By the first of next year, I look forward to putting the wheels in motion for my literary project which will be very different.

I’m trying to show my diversity as a writer, and I’ve got something in mind that might raise some eyebrows and evoke some deep thought – make some people go “hmmm.”

http://sddenny.com
http://myspace.com/sdd4life
http://sddenny.blogspot.com
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