A book review of The Fish King and the Two Wise Ghosts and interview with Francis H Powell
The Reading Frenzy: #GIVEAWAY Review: The Fish King and the Two Wise Ghosts Written and Illustrated by Francis H Powell + Exclusive Author Interview
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My interview with Waking Writer
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Why did you choose to write in your particular field or genre?I like the work of Roald Dahl. He wrote for both adults and children and I decided to do the same.
What are some day jobs you have held?For the most part, I have been a teacher. I have taught History of Art, English literature, History, as well as a few less interesting subjects in universities and business schools. I have worked with children, doing after school activities. I once worked in a theater as an usher, and I was the worlds worst barman for a time.
Do you have a special time to write, or how is your day structured to accommodate your writing?I like to review what I written in the morning when I am feeling fresh, having had a long break from writing. You see things that perhaps you hadn’t seen before.
How do you think you’ve evolved creatively?I went to art school and had designs to be an artist. I have done different things, including writing and performing music. I have tried my hand at many different things. I also write poetry, which I think is a great way to express ideas.
Do you work with an outline or plot sketch, or do you prefer to let a general idea guide your writing?I like things to evolve. I am often thinking about how a story will end. I might be walking my dog or traveling. A story lives in my head. Sometimes I might write things down, not to forget ideas.
Did you make any marketing mistakes that you would avoid in the future?I spent a lot of money to have a book I was promoting included in a book magazine/trade book. I was hoping it would mean my book might be ordered by libraries. I got one sale from this.
My interview with Waking Writer
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Why did you choose to write in your particular field or genre?I like the work of Roald Dahl. He wrote for both adults and children and I decided to do the same.
What are some day jobs you have held?For the most part, I have been a teacher. I have taught History of Art, English literature, History, as well as a few less interesting subjects in universities and business schools. I have worked with children, doing after school activities. I once worked in a theater as an usher, and I was the worlds worst barman for a time.
Do you have a special time to write, or how is your day structured to accommodate your writing?I like to review what I written in the morning when I am feeling fresh, having had a long break from writing. You see things that perhaps you hadn’t seen before.
How do you think you’ve evolved creatively?I went to art school and had designs to be an artist. I have done different things, including writing and performing music. I have tried my hand at many different things. I also write poetry, which I think is a great way to express ideas.
Do you work with an outline or plot sketch, or do you prefer to let a general idea guide your writing?I like things to evolve. I am often thinking about how a story will end. I might be walking my dog or traveling. A story lives in my head. Sometimes I might write things down, not to forget ideas.
Did you make any marketing mistakes that you would avoid in the future?I spent a lot of money to have a book I was promoting included in a book magazine/trade book. I was hoping it would mean my book might be ordered by libraries. I got one sale from this.
My interview with when angels fly
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Please welcome Francis H Powell to my blog. Hello Frank. Shall we have sit and have a chat?
Please introduce yourself to those reading this blog post.
Hello, I am Francis, I was born in the UK, but I’ve lived in France for quite a long time. I am a writer, but also a painter and musician. I love to create things. I live with my wife, son, and rescue dog, called Bertie.
Has writing always been part of your life and when did you “know” that it was time to start writing your first book?
Writing for me took off when I was living in Paris and saw an advert for short stories, in a magazine. It was a little homemade magazine called Rat Mort (dead rat, for anyone who doesn’t speak much French). Having some stories actually published, was a real lift. I went on from there.
How difficult was it writing your first book?
Writing is a pleasure, promoting and selling books is another matter.
https://whenangelsfly.net/2023/05/12/the-fish-king-and-the-two-wise-ghosts/
CLICK THE LINK ABOVE TO READ FULL INTERVIEW
Please welcome Francis H Powell to my blog. Hello Frank. Shall we have sit and have a chat?
Please introduce yourself to those reading this blog post.
Hello, I am Francis, I was born in the UK, but I’ve lived in France for quite a long time. I am a writer, but also a painter and musician. I love to create things. I live with my wife, son, and rescue dog, called Bertie.
Has writing always been part of your life and when did you “know” that it was time to start writing your first book?
Writing for me took off when I was living in Paris and saw an advert for short stories, in a magazine. It was a little homemade magazine called Rat Mort (dead rat, for anyone who doesn’t speak much French). Having some stories actually published, was a real lift. I went on from there.
How difficult was it writing your first book?
Writing is a pleasure, promoting and selling books is another matter.
My first children's book will be published in April
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My current project is to publish and anthology for Marie Curie Nurses. The book is called Together Behind Four Walls
With the sudden arrival of Covid 19 and the introduction of a lockdown, many people might have wondered how they would spend their time.
Writers, poets and artists decided to express their feelings in words and pictures during this turbulent period. From humour to deep thoughts Together Behind Four Walls captures the many facets of the human spirit during the pandemic.
Proceeds from the book will go to Marie Curie nurses who continued their great work during this crisis.
The book includes some well known contributors including:
Wendy Cope: among other accolades, the author of five collections of adult poetry, a judge of the 2007 Man Booker Prize, and was voted the listeners’ choice in a BBC Radio 4 poll to succeed Ted Hughes as Poet Laureate in 1998.
Roger Robinson: a celebrated writer, musician, and performer, who has won the T.S. Eliot Prize and the Ondaatje Prize.
Peter Finch: an author, historian, poet, and former Chief Executive of First Academi, the Welsh National Literature Promotion Agency and Society of Writers.
John Hegley: a performance poet, comedian musician and songwriter, who was the presenter of the Border Television series “Word of Mouth”, and has appeared on Never Mind the Buzzcocks.
Arthur Smith: an alternative comedian, presenter and writer, who famously turned down a lifetime achievement award in 2005 from the Perrier Award organisers, and won the Panel Prize at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2007.
Neal Zetter: a comedy performance poet, children’s author, and entertainer. He has nearly 30 years of experience performing in locations such as West End comedy clubs and the Royal Festival Hall. He uses the writing and/or performing of poetry to develop literacy, self-expression, confidence, creativity and presentation skills.
Sally Kindberg: a renowned author, illustrator, and comic strip maker, famed for children’s illustrations. Sally kindly donated two original drawings to this campaign.
The book also includes other contributors from round the world.
Please support the book by following it on Facebook:
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Author Spotlight
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