Welcome fabulous fans and followers!
This week we are featuring the fabulous
children's author Jo Linsdell.
We were so thrilled when we landed an interview with her as we know
just how busy this talented literary genius is!
We're certain you'll enjoy catching a glimpse of one of
the best in business. . .
Please welcome, author Jo Linsdell
Janet: We're so glad you found the time to be with us. I promise, we won't keep you long...only ten great questions we're dying to know the answers too. Is that good?
Jo: It sure is! Thanks for having me. And just so you know, I'll make time to be on the JLB Creatives Blog anytime you want to feature me.
Janet: Honored at that for sure. So, let's get down to business. . .
What book or books are you currently working on?
Can we expect a new release soon?
I'm working on several
books at the moment. Two non fiction; The
Writers and Authors Guide to Social Media and Virtual Book Tours. Plus two children's picture books The Bedtime Book and the first book in
The Adventures of Nappo and Lollo series, Where's
Lollo?
Hopefully my next release
date will be late Spring.
Janet: I'd like to add this great bunch of info regarding Jo's book:
Fairy May dreams of one day becoming a tooth fairy
but she struggles at school and always seems to get things wrong. With hard
work and determination she prepares for her test. Will she realise her dream
and become a tooth fairy?
Release Date:
Product details:
Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace
Independent Publishing
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1481951424
ISBN-13: 978-1481951425
Product
Dimensions: 10 x
8 x 0.1 inches
Time for dinner! No, no, no, we’re not cooking –
we’re going out. So…where’s your favorite place to throw down some good food
with friends and family? And even more so, what do you recommend from the menu?
Jo: I love sushi. It's strange
before I had kids I couldn't stand fish. Just the sight of it would churn my
stomach but now it's my favourite thing to eat. Weird how pregnancy changes
your tastes. Anyway definitely sushi. Anything with salmon would be top of my
list.
Chocolate or vanilla?
Chocolate
Dogs or cats?
Dogs (I'm allergic to
cats)
We all love stories – especially yours! Would you
be willing to give the readers a synopsis of your current book?
Fairy May dreams of one day becoming a tooth fairy
but she struggles at school and always seems to get things wrong. With hard
work and determination she prepares for her test. Will she realise her dream
and become a tooth fairy?
Creativity. Where does yours come from? This is
something writers are asked about much of the time. Would you be so kind as to elaborate on where
you get your ideas and what sparks your creativity?
I get a lot of inspiration
from my kids. Playing together or watching them play with each other, watching
cartoons and reading books.
Love and romance, paranormal, epic fantasy, sci-fi,
mystery, thriller, drama, and the list goes on. Where do your books fall as far
as genre and reading audience?
Children's picture story
books, pre-school and early readers
What are your favorite genres of books to read, and
what are your favorite genres of books to write?
I have very varied tastes
when it comes to both reading and writing. My favourite genres to read though
would be suspense/thriller (especially crime) and chick lit.
As for writing I love
working on children's books but also non-fiction. It would be hard to pick one
over the other.
Social media has become a part of being an author.
What are your 3 best tips of the trade for upcoming authors when it comes to
building their social media platform?
1) Quality over quantity.
Social media isn't a competition of most followers. What counts is the
connection you build with the people that follow you. Interactions are far more
important than a number to boast about.
2) Let your personality
shine through. People want to connect with YOU.
3) Make sure you're giving
people a reason to follow you. You need to think about it from the readers
point of view. What do you offer? Why should they follow you?
For the first time in your writing career someone
recognizes you as their favorite author, in public. Would you panic? Smile and
bask in the moment? Blush and walk away? Invite them for coffee and cupcakes?
Scream? Run? Faint?
Whenever this happens I
smile and thank them. It's always nice to get a compliment. I also make sure
they know my website and invite them to connect with me via my social media
channels so we can get to know each other better.
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Again, we're so glad Jo was able to stop by. Wasn't she fun? Now, check out all these great places around the web you can find Jo and her books, as well as at upcoming events. Be sure and tell her you found her on the JLBC Blog!
WEBSITE OR BLOG ADDRESS:
www.JoLinsdell.com
Purchasing
links:
Video trailer:
http://youtu.be/wAGUrj7o_Ks
About
the author: Jo Linsdell is a best selling author and illustrator, award winning blogger and
freelance writer. Originally from the UK Rome , Italy
Author website: www.JoLinsdell.com
Social Media Links:
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We hope you enjoyed Jo. Next week we will be featuring the amazing
author Melanie Roberts-King, and she's prepared to be featured
on April Fool's Day!
Did I mention she's fun, entertaining, a super author and a generally all around
great person...on if only the world had more Melanie's :)
Until next week,
Stay casual, live life to the fullest, and have a piece of chocolate for me!
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