Happy Halloween!!!
Welcome
to BK Walker Books Etc. I'm so happy you could join me today in West
Sayville NY. I'm a NY veteran
and it's nice to be back.
BK:
Looking out the nearest window, describe the scene you see.
I
see a quiet suburban neighborhood outside my bay window. The street
is littered on each side with distinctly colored split-level homes
while showing various degrees of manicured lawns and shrubbery.
Though my wife would tell you, mine lacked “keeping up with the
Joneses.” Also visible, a splash of autumn colors creeping into the
tree line. As I continued to look out the window, a yellow school bus
drops off a half-dozen elementary school children happy the day is
over. But the thing that intrigues me the most was seeing my neighbor
from a few doors down as she walked her dog. She seems to think the
neighborhood is her personal dog park. So I knocked on the window and
waved hello as a message to stay clear from my lawn.
BK:
Tell us about your office. Is it a mess like mine, or is everything
in its place?
I
think it’s something in between. It seems like I am always cleaning
by the end of the day. Most of the mess is from my day job as a
salesman. However, once I start writing I’m constantly looking
through my notes. It consists of random thoughts written on scraps of
paper scattered on my desk. Part of my cleanup is organizing my notes
so not to lose any great idea I might have had.
BK:
What is a must-have, such as coffee or a favorite pen, that you need
to write?
The
only thing I can think of besides my computer is my wireless mouse.
I’m constantly looking up information on the web or searching
through my manuscript to make sure I am not changing the story
incorrectly. It would drive me nuts if I couldn’t just click
through multiple websites and manuscript pages with my mouse.
BK:
Do you like to write in silence, or do you need music or background
noise?
Silence
is best for me because I’m easily distracted. My mind can go in a
totally different direction if something catches my attention. So
being in a quiet place keeps me focused.
BK:
Tell us a bit about your hero/heroine, and their development.
The
main character is Michael Wells, and the story is told through his
eyes. He is well-meaning but he does have his flaws. His main flaw
is that he is cheap, and this may come back to bite him in the ass
(hint).
He
is the one who discovers the secret that his new neighbors are
hosting alien visitors. He’s then confronted by the neighbors /
aliens who make him a deal that is appetizing to his fondness for
money. However, during the ordeal he eventually becomes more
sympathetic toward his new friends and helps them more than he would
have imagined.
BK:
As a writer myself, I'm always curious how other writers get through
stumble blocks. When you find a story not flowing, or a character
trying to fight you, how do you correct it?
Whenever
I find myself with a blank imagination, I go do a running workout on
the local high school track. I’m not sure what it is, but when I am
out there running all alone it clears my mind, and I’m able to
reset my train of thought. About an hour of it does the trick.
BK:
Using the letters of your first name as an acronym, describe your
book...
Judicious
Imaginative
Mystery
BK:
How did your writing journey begin?
I’ve
always had a wild imagination, and to tell you the truth, I had
always thought it was a detriment. I always felt I was just a
dreamer. However, after continuing my education later in life, some
of the professors complimented me on my writing. After getting
encouragement from my wife, I decided to put that imagination on
paper. That combined with my love of science fiction; I set out to
write about many of the stories I have bouncing around in my head.
BK:
Using the letters from the word, Summer, how would friends and family
describe you?
Steady
Unique
Mindful
Modest
Energetic
Runner
BK:
What is the craziest thing you've ever written about, whether it got
published or not?
The
wife of the main character without his knowledge hosts an alien who
feeds off him. The name and description of the wife are the same as
my wife. She was my inspiration for the character. It was, although,
difficult to write about a love scene between her and the main
character. Not to give too much away, it wasn’t quite a ‘love
scene.’
BK:
Tell us one thing you've done in life that readers would be most
surprised to know.
I
have been a runner who participates in Masters Track meets. In 2004,
I took 4th place in my age group at the
World Championships in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
BK:
What can we expect from you in the future?
I
love to mix the conflict between science and religion, two
polar-opposites in philosophy within a story. My next project will
show the consequences of an apocalyptic aftermath due to extremes of
both science and religion while attempting to show the resilience of
people’s resolve to survive and make sacrifices to make things
right.
This
or That...
Coke
or Pepsi?
Coke
Night
Owl or Early Bird?
Night
Owl
Fantasy
or Mystery?
Fantasy
Pen/Paper
or Computer?
Computer
Pizza
or Burger?
Burger
Rock
or Country?
Rock
Chocolate
or Vanilla?
Chocolate
Beach
or Mountains?
Mountains
Thank
you so much for having us as one of your stops today. It has been
great getting to know more about you and your book, and wish you the
best of success!
BK
Walker
Book Genre: Sci-Fi / FantasyPublisher: Sayville Books
Release Date: September 30th
Buy Links: TBA
Description:
When new neighbors, Mike and Ann Wells along with their children CJ and Patricia, move into the southern part of town along the Great South Bay of Long Island, they discover the true identity of their neighbors.
Each of their new neighbors hosts a being from an alien race hiding from the cruelty of enslavement. This mysterious race needs the Wells family to help them navigate the complicated human experience while being concealed from a nosy but well-meaning old priest. But most of all, they must help them from being captured by a corrupt individual looking to make a profit off a race hoping to peacefully secure fuel to stay one step ahead of their former masters.
As the town of Seaville erupts into chaos, Mike and Ann try to keep their new friends concealed and safe. However, time is running out as their former masters search the universe for their lost property and inch closer to Earth.
Author Bio:
Jim Reilly is a new science fiction / fantasy novelist. He is a married father of four, born and raised in Long Island. After going back to college and finishing with an MBA, some of his professors gave accolades to his writing prowess. With that and encouragement from his wife, he wrote his first novel, Evolution.
The success of Evolution has inspired Jim to continue his writing efforts and finish his next science fiction / fantasy novel, Seaville.
From an early age, Jim always had a fascination with science, science fiction, and fantasy to a point that it became a passion of his. Now he enjoys putting that passion to paper. He has already penned his next book and is working on another.
Author Links -
sayvillebooks.com
jimreillyscifi.wordpress.com
https://twitter.com/JimReilly98
www.linkedin.com/in/jimreilly98
www.goodreads.com/author/show/6591359.Jim_Reilly
Jim Reilly is a new science fiction / fantasy novelist. He is a married father of four, born and raised in Long Island. After going back to college and finishing with an MBA, some of his professors gave accolades to his writing prowess. With that and encouragement from his wife, he wrote his first novel, Evolution.
The success of Evolution has inspired Jim to continue his writing efforts and finish his next science fiction / fantasy novel, Seaville.
From an early age, Jim always had a fascination with science, science fiction, and fantasy to a point that it became a passion of his. Now he enjoys putting that passion to paper. He has already penned his next book and is working on another.
Author Links -
sayvillebooks.com
jimreillyscifi.wordpress.com
https://twitter.com/JimReilly98
www.linkedin.com/in/jimreilly98
www.goodreads.com/author/show/6591359.Jim_Reilly
Scheduling Now (20 Stops)
September 30 - Release Day Party & Giveaway at VBT Café Blog
October 2 - Spotlight at 3 Partners In Shopping - Nana, Mommy & Sissy Too!
October 7 - Guest Blogging at Mythical Books
October 9 -
October 14 - Spotlight at Deal Sharing Aunt
October 16 - Spotlight at Urania's Distractions
October 18 -
October 21 -
October 23 -
October 27 -
October 29 -
October 31 -
November 3 - Review & Interview at My Life, Loves and Passions
November 5 -
November 7 -
November 10 - Reviewed at The Book Lover's Lounge
November 12 -
November 14 - Spotlight at A Cup of Tea & A Big Book
November 14 - Guest Blogging at Lori's Reading Corner
November 17 - Reviewed at Reading To Distraction
November 21 - Guest Blogging at Dalene's Book Reviews
November 21 - Reviewed at Paranormal Romance & Authors That Rock
September 30 - Release Day Party & Giveaway at VBT Café Blog
October 2 - Spotlight at 3 Partners In Shopping - Nana, Mommy & Sissy Too!
October 7 - Guest Blogging at Mythical Books
October 9 -
October 14 - Spotlight at Deal Sharing Aunt
October 16 - Spotlight at Urania's Distractions
October 18 -
October 21 -
October 23 -
October 27 -
October 29 -
October 31 -
November 3 - Review & Interview at My Life, Loves and Passions
November 5 -
November 7 -
November 10 - Reviewed at The Book Lover's Lounge
November 12 -
November 14 - Spotlight at A Cup of Tea & A Big Book
November 14 - Guest Blogging at Lori's Reading Corner
November 17 - Reviewed at Reading To Distraction
November 21 - Guest Blogging at Dalene's Book Reviews
November 21 - Reviewed at Paranormal Romance & Authors That Rock
