Ask the Author: Jimi Rodriguez
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Jimi Rodriguez
The idea came from my writing friends and I writing crazy stories together. The character I created, JT, is very special to me. I thought his ability to shine without being the most powerful, most handsome, most anything except maybe silly, really made him unique. His story evolved to be one about growing up as a man without much guidance due to his mother's health and absent father. He may not always take the right path, but he seems to end up in a good place... mostly.
Jimi Rodriguez
Write the book, seriously. So many people I talk to about my book respond with, "I've always wanted to write a book!" Sometimes they tell me their great ideas for a story, and then I get to hear the reasons why they never wrote it. No time, no energy, no skill, or some other no. I say, yes! Yes, you have the time, energy, and skill. All three can be created with enough will. If you're thinking of writing a book, you have to remember one key fact. No one can write your story. Do it for the readers who didn't know they needed your book yet.
Jimi Rodriguez
For any type of "block" I may deal with, I handle it the same way, remembering my why. I write for an audience who needs my story. I teach the young boys who don't see themselves in literature, and certainly not in the fantasy genre. I loved the great YA books that made an impact on me like Legend, The Hunger Games, Divergent, and others. Still, I never saw myself in these books. I think JT's story is one many boys can relate to. He's misguided, but has a great heart. He gets in a lot of trouble, experiences a lot of success, and his story of maturity in a dangerous world of magic motivates me to get over any block I may be experiencing so readers can learn from his journey with me.
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