Jan 25, 2021
This book is based on my two older kids, Winter and Junior. I've always wanted to write a children's book and this year I decided to just go for it. It's been an awesome experience!
Who is your target audience, and why do you think this book will
appeal to them?
My target audience is ages 4-10.
This book will capture the imagination of children. While reading or listening
to this it’s hard not to put yourself in Wiley or JuJu's shoes. It’s a crazy
adventure and the detail in it is captivating.
What message do you wish to pass across to your readers with this
book?
This book is just a fun-loving
adventure. It also shows how important it is to have siblings or friends to
look out for you at all times!
What was the hardest thing about writing your latest book?
Writing was the fun part. The tough
part was all the behind-the-scenes work i.e., editing and formatting. This was
especially true because this is a hybrid self-publish, and it's my first book!
As a writer, is there anything you've learned about yourself while
writing this book?
I learned how much I really enjoy
children's books and illustrations. I am not a good drawer or illustrator at
all, and what people can do is really amazing.
For your own reading, do you prefer eBooks or traditional
paper/hard back books, and why?
I prefer hard back books. This is
especially true with children's books. I would rather have the physical copy
instead of looking at it on a device. It just feels more authentic to me.
What is your niche genre, and if you were to write in a different
genre, what would it be?
My niche genre is definitely
children's books. If I were to write in a different genre it would be Young
Adult or a Comedy short story.
What books and authors have most influenced you?
I always will remember my
Grandmother reading "The Hardy Boys" series by Franklin W. Dixon.
Also, "Goosebumps", by R.L. Stine was a huge part of my childhood as
well. They were so fun, especially when you could choose your own adventure in
the book and skip to different pages!
Is there anything you'd like readers to know about you?
I am actually a freelance basketball
scout for professional teams outside of the USA. That is my other passion. I am
a huge basketball lover.
Do you have any more books in the works?
I do have the next book in "The
Wild World of Wiley and JuJu" series already written. I am hoping to
release it sometime this year, maybe in the summertime. We'll see!
Do you read your book reviews? How do you deal with bad or good
ones?
Yes! Any feedback good or bad is
very appreciated. I am proud of the work that I put out, but I would be very naïve not to listen to what other people have to say about it!
How can readers get in touch with or follow you (website, personal
blog, social media handle, Goodreads)?
You
can find me at the following links!
https://www.facebook.com/GregWalterBooks24hrs
https://www.goodreads.com/gregwalter
https://amazon.com/author/gregwalter
https://twitter.com/GWallBball24hrs
https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-walter-992a4a11b/
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As a father of three children, six
and under, Greg Walter spends every night watching movies or playing games that
activate his children's imaginations. Greg’s first book, “The Wild World of
Wiley and JuJu: Wiley and JuJu Go to the Library”, displays how siblings can
have mischievous adventures while keeping each other out of trouble. Currently,
Greg is a freelance basketball scout for professional teams overseas and
resides in Maryland.
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