Author’s Bio: Leonard
Anderson Jr. is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Leonard obtained his
Master’s Degree in Health Administration from St. Joseph’s University in 2012
and is currently a manager at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. Leonard
writes in multiple genres including Fiction, Poetry, Children’s Books and
Romance/Suspense. Leonard’s works can be found at www.leonardandersonjr.com, www.leonardandersonjrkids.com, Amazon
and other online retailers.
What inspired you to write your book?
I became intrigued with
Romance/Suspense after reading a novel called “Gotta Let It Go.” Primarily
a fiction writer, I wanted to go outside of my box and create in this genre.
Is there any particular author or book that influenced you in any
way either growing up or as an adult?
Langston Hughes
Is this your first book? How long did it take to start and finish
your book?
This is my 8th
novel and 6th children’s book. The amount of time varied with each project.
Love Won’t Let Me Wait took about a
year.
Do you write with an outline, or just let it flow organically?
Love Won’t Let Me Wait took on a life of its own and I just flowed with it.
Do you listen to music when you write? If yes, is there a theme
song for this book?
Yes, I do listen to music
but there’s currently no theme song. I’m talking to my son to collaborate on a
book trailer with a mild rap to appeal to a younger demographic.
What are the keys to success in getting your book out to the
public?
The keys for me have been
social media, networking, word of mouth, book giveaways and book signings.
What advice would you give to new authors?
The best advice I could
give to new authors would be to read books on how to write a book. I’d also
suggest learning about the business, advertising, strategic planning and
creating budgets to pay for your projects.
How about sharing an excerpt from Love Won’t Let Me Wait.
Charmaine, still weaving through traffic,
experiences a million emotions while making her way to the site. She runs a
series of red lights almost striking a couple of pedestrians and vehicles.
Love, hate, guilt, anxiety and a barrage of other dark feelings rifle through
her mind, but fear is most prevalent. The fear that Devon may be dead is just
too overwhelming. She vividly recalls the knock-down, drag-out fight she and
Devon had before he departed. He came home after being MIA for three days. She
waited a couple of hours for him to offer some type of explanation which he
usually fabricated on the spot. But on
this occasion, he paid her no mind. He didn't give a damn about her feelings
and his actions bore witness to that fact.
What’s next for you?
I’m currently working on a
TV Pilot.
Where can readers find out more about you and your book(s)?
· Website: www.leonardandersonjr.com
·
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leonard.anderson.9887
It’s been a pleasure
having you here with us today. I know my readers will enjoy getting to know you
and your work.
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