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5 Questions with Jonathan L. Ferrara, author of The Blackwell Family Secret: THE GUARDIANS OF SINS
Jonathan L. Ferrara was born in San Pedro, California to an Italian fisherman and a mother from New York. Growing up with one older brother, Jonathan had several hobbies: finding the best hiding spots to jump out and scare his mother, discovering new fantasy book series, and imagining outrageous, whimsical worlds full of magic. He is now happily married, residing in California in the City of Angels. He has two wonderful children-his dog Koda and cat Merlin.
Q: What’s inside the mind of a fantasy/adventure author?
A: A lot of fun whimsical characters. For me, it’s like a never-ending movie trailer playing in my head, telling me the story before I write it.
Q: Tell us why readers should buy The Blackwell Family Secret: The Guardians of Sin.
A: If you are waiting to escape your norm and set off on an outrageous adventure through a magical world filled with nonsense, secrets, heroes, and many villains then this is the story for you. I wrote this story for those, like I, who have an interest in the Seven Deadly Sins and want to know their origin. Readers will find an unique story that combine magical elements with mankind’s history.
Q: What makes a good young adult fantasy novel?
A: The world needs to be alive and breathe through the written word. The reader needs to see it as if it were real and understand how it works.
Q: What is a regular writing day like for you?
A: Sitting at my desk, inspiring music in the background, my dog sleeping at my feet, and surrounded by my odd trinkets scattered around my computer. And most importantly, lots and lots of coffee!
Q: What do you find most rewarding about being an author?
A: I love to see the world come to life before me. I feel most rewarded when I start to understand my characters as though they were my friends, or better yet, me in another life that I’m remembering- like a forgotten dream.
