Don’t try to be someone else, be yourself! Reading this book will make you see that being yourself is the only way for success, all you need is to believe. Andy is the nerd everyone makes fun of. He’s really skinny, wears glasses and talks to himself, but he falls in love with the prettiest girl in the class. One day Grandpa dies and turns into a ghost. Then, Andy discovers a new power, he can see ghosts and talk to the dead. Join Andy’s journey and find out how a nerd can become a hero. Supernatural hero is a great children’s book with an outstanding story, for the whole family to enjoy. This book series will stay with you forever.
Superheros are the talk of the day in today’s interview with Eran Gadot. Eran, thanks for joining me. Let’s get straight down to business, where did the spark of ‘Supernatural Hero’ start?
My imaginary friend.
Now that’s not an answer that I’ve heard before. How did you imaginary friend help?
It helped as I did lot of research about imaginary friends and ghosts.
Those are some interesting research topics! Did you find that your characters came from this research, or were they borne from something else?
They came from my childhood & my kids.
And upon merging the kids, childhood and ghosts, what did you feel was the important thing that you wanted your book to say?
Don’t try to be someone else be yourself! Believe in yourself is the only way to success.
Redirecting our focus to your success, have you started on any new writing projects?
Right now I’m working on the new supernatural hero and the werewolf (5) in the series.
And what has kept you coming back to write the fifth adventure in this series?
I can’t remember a time when I didn’t write. I write about everything. As far as I’m concerned what isn’t written down simply isn’t important. Writing is in my blood. The words inside me are constantly trying to burst out, however much I may try to focus on other things. My greatest dream was always to write a book for children, whose honesty and innocence constantly overwhelm me. It’s thanks to children that my own inner child is sustained and never ceases to make his presence felt. When my son started sixth grade and embarked on the journey known as adolescence my urge to write a book for children became impossible to ignore. His experiences granted me inspiration as well as fantastic ideas for my book. As I began to write, the reactions of my son and his friends totally amazed me and I understood that I was on the right path. I completed my book, which became the first in a series of six. The responses from my readers renew my energy daily and strengthen my deep motivation to continue to write. For me, writing is not a hobby but a vocation. I simply have to write. And I still feel like a boy, with a tremendous desire to realize my dreams, break new ground and transform the impossible into the possible.”
And when the transformation from the impossible to possible begins on paper, can you see how each tale will end?
I know the story but it always surprises me. I can’t stop writing until the end of the book!
Does any thoughts help you through the authorship process?
Believe in yourself and everything is possible.
Speaking of endless possibilities, I’d like to do a little focus spin and look towards our quick fire round to try and see where these endless endeavours extend. Let’s start with: What is your favourite quote?
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” Oscar Wilde
What is your zodiac sign?
Taurus
What is your favourite ocean?
Pacific ocean
Are you an introvert or extrovert?
Extrovert
If you could breed two animals together to defy the laws of nature what new animal would you create?
Tiger + monkey
Now that is a cross that I would like to see. How do you get past writers block?
Push myself to the edge
Have you also pushed yourself to the edge and danced in the rain?
Yes
If you ruled your own country, who would you get to write the national anthem?
Bob Dylan
Do you have a ‘do not use’ or ‘most hated words’ list when you are writing?
I write with no limits
Are you left or right handed?
Left
How are the colours in rainbows made?
Fabulous
Well, why not! What color socks are you wearing?
Black
What is your favourite flavor of ice-cream?
Coconut
Yum! What is your favourite song or music to work by?
My way – Frank Sinatra
If they made a movie from your book who would you choose to play the main characters?
A very talented kid.
*Laughs* Good choice! What’s the most unusual name you’ve ever come across?
Mozoongo
Yep, that’s totally in my top ten list of unusual names. What is your favourite word?
Love
And finally, do you have any tips for other authors looking to improve their contributions?
Believe in yourself.
Believing in yourself is an important first step. Eran, thanks for joining me today, and I wish you the best of luck with your promotion of ‘Supernatural Hero’.
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