Coming Out of Egypt

The South Florida Book Fest is an annual event which takes place at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center on Sistrunk Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. This year the book fest will be held on Sat. Jul. 20th, and I’m happy to be a part of the event. I’ll be signing copies of my debut novel Coming Out of Egypt. If you are in the area, please drop by my table and have a chat.

In the Wilderness

In the Wilderness is now being printed and unfortunately will not be available at this event. However, you can get a flyer of this book and the third in the series, In the Promised Land. The event starts at 10. 30 and there will be a huge line-up of authors, speakers, presenters and more. You can also enjoy cooking demonstrations by renowned chefs, workshops and other activities. So don’t miss out! Hope to see you there.

Summer is here, and for many that means lazy days at the beach, the park or going on road trips. All wonderful places for you to take along a few books to pass the time. Well, this coming Saturday Jul. 1st, you have a chance to pick up some free and discounted books to slip into your tote. But in addition to adding to your bookshelf, you will be supporting independent authors. This event is the 3rd anniversary of the Support Indie Authors Free & Bargain Book Event. There will be over 75 Free and 99¢ books available from more than 25 Indie Authors.

It’s all taking place on Facebook and starts at 8.00 a.m EST so you can join in in your PJs or lounge on your patio. I will be among the many authors who will post about our books and you will be welcome to interact with us, ask questions and get to know us. I, of course, will be talking about the first books in my Egypt series, so you have an opportunity to learn more about them.

So head on over to https://www.facebook.com/events/15679

Thanks again for supporting Indie Authors!

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This week I am pleased to present an interview with Bruno McGrath, author of Genetically Modified Foods vs. Sustainability. This ebook points out the surrounding issues of genetically modified fruit and vegetables that consumers are unaware of. If you are concerned about what you put into your body (and you should be!) then you must get this book. Now available on Amazon kindle.

If you could travel in a Time Machine would you go back to the past or into the future?
Technically you can only go forward, but I would like to go back.

If you could invite any 3 people to dinner who would you choose?
Valentino Rossi, John McGuinness, Michael Palin.

If you were stranded on a desert island what 3 things would you want with you?
Steel & flint, Lifestraw, Knife.

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
Coconut

If you could meet one person who has died who would you choose?
Keith Floyd

What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast?
Too many things to choose from and my mind changes weekly.

Night owl, or early bird?
Night owl.

One food you would never eat?
Balut eggs.

Skittles or M&Ms?
Neither, Nuts & Seeds instead.

Please tell us in one sentence only, why we should read your book.
It’s something I think everyone should know a little about, as it effects everyone.

Any other books in the works? Goals for future projects?
A water sustainability book.

What inspired you to want to become a writer?
I was guided into it without realizing.

Tell us your most rewarding experience since being published.
Receiving some fantastic reviews from a broad spectrum of people.

If you could jump in to a book, and live in that world.. which would it be?
StarGate

What’s one piece of advice you would give aspiring authors?
Just do it!

When you were little, what did you want to be when you “grew up”?
Fighter Pilot

Hidden talent?
Green fingered

Favorite Food?
Lamb Biryani

Favorite Candy?
Picnic

What movie and/or book are you looking forward to this year?
John McGuinness biography.

What was your favorite children’s book?
Anything by Roald Dahl & The Argos Catalogue.

Nickname?
Chef, it’s what friends have referred to me as since I was 17.

How do you react to a bad review?
Quite well I think, if it is constructive, otherwise not very well.

If you were a bird, which one would you be?
Peregrine Falcon

What do you do in your free time?
Motorcycle riding

What’s your favorite season/weather?
Autumn, cold and sunny

Who or what inspired you to become an author?
My girlfriend tricked me into it

How did you celebrate the sale of your first book?
With a few drinks

What is your guilty pleasure?
Smoking

What TV show/movie/book do you watch/read that you’d be embarrassed to admit?
Come Dine With Me. (TV Show)

Finish the sentence- one book I wish I had written is….
The Da Vinci Code

Favorite places to travel?
Tanga (East Africa), Berlin (Germany)

Favorite music?
Changes regularly.

In your wildest dreams, which author would you love to co-author a book with?
Would love to do a world food tour with Michael Palin and turn it into a book.

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As promised last week, I’m bringing you an account of my experience at my first ever book fair. A few years ago, I’d read an email from someone in a group I belonged to that book fairs were not all they were touted to be, and that authors, particularly self-published authors, would be better off targeting book clubs as a way to market their books. Fast forward to a few months ago, where one of my favorite bloggers wrote that exhibiting at book fairs could be pricey, but depending on the show, it could be a worthwhile venture. (more…)

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The book marketing journey continues. It may lead me along winding lanes, dark alleyways, sudden stretches of sunlit roads and then maybe  a speed bump or two. If that happens, I’ll simply slow down, then pick up speed and continue on my journey, the wind in my hair and a song in my heart. I’m saying all of that to say this: the book marketing journey can be unpredictable for an unknown author. It can be daunting to say the least, not a venture for the timid or the overly cautious. There are many avenues to explore, one of which is book signing events. (more…)