Ask the Author: Johnny Walker
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Johnny Walker
It wasn’t the wretched smell or the passing shadow that scared him. It was the sound, the unusual tone he’d heard each time one of his camping pals had been yanked into the woods in the middle of the night.
Johnny Walker
Can't say I have only one in particular, but I tend to root for the two characters with the least in common who end up in love. Excluding dynamic duos, those seem to be the most intriguing, probably because I'm able to go on the same ride as each character, grow with them. That said, I always enjoy the wholesome foundation John Grisham gives to his couples.
Johnny Walker
Hi Neola,
I’m honored by your kind words and exhilarated that you’re branching out.
Boy do I love my black coffee, too. The flavor should be bold, and possibly a bit tart, but it should always stimulate the mind, especially if one is away from home and tasting new beans.
Book II was written to follow suite, as this is where CJ gets his wake up call. This new world he’s entered is about to get interesting, and the beans in his grinder will be supplied from some unfamiliar places. He’ll use his talents in ways he never imagined, partly by force, but mostly from his desire to push the limits with sound.
The consequences are closer to home than he first realized, and as the stakes get higher, CJ rides the roller coaster best he can, determined to come out on top.
Thank you again for your comment, and I truly hope this cup of Black Coffee will arouse your senses.
Johnny
I’m honored by your kind words and exhilarated that you’re branching out.
Boy do I love my black coffee, too. The flavor should be bold, and possibly a bit tart, but it should always stimulate the mind, especially if one is away from home and tasting new beans.
Book II was written to follow suite, as this is where CJ gets his wake up call. This new world he’s entered is about to get interesting, and the beans in his grinder will be supplied from some unfamiliar places. He’ll use his talents in ways he never imagined, partly by force, but mostly from his desire to push the limits with sound.
The consequences are closer to home than he first realized, and as the stakes get higher, CJ rides the roller coaster best he can, determined to come out on top.
Thank you again for your comment, and I truly hope this cup of Black Coffee will arouse your senses.
Johnny
Johnny Walker
Hey Christopher,
I don't think it's gone silver and glass yet, but give it time. All of America is turning into a mall, so even the smaller towns will work for Wall Street soon. Go for a visit. The people are uber friendly.
Pleased to make your acquaintance as well.
jw
I don't think it's gone silver and glass yet, but give it time. All of America is turning into a mall, so even the smaller towns will work for Wall Street soon. Go for a visit. The people are uber friendly.
Pleased to make your acquaintance as well.
jw
Johnny Walker
Hey Richard, not sure when this comment/question came in, or what this comment/question is about, but just saw it today. Sounds like some kind of goof happened somewhere.
I guess my non-existent reply would be congrats to "Stalking Shadows."
I guess my non-existent reply would be congrats to "Stalking Shadows."
Johnny Walker
Hi Martha,
Yes, I have. More than once.
The most memorable, and I'll try to keep this brief, happened backstage at an old theater in Knoxville, TN. I was young, touring with a musical play called, Cotton Patch Gospel.
I was behind a plywood wall, waiting for my cue to go on stage. As I stood backstage in the dark, I noticed something bright, high on the catwalk. A man in overalls with a long white beard was staring at me. He wasn't white, as in 'paper' white, but he wasn't transparent, either. He was a good twenty feet away, but at the same time, he was right beside me.
He was calm, and he conveyed a warmth; a sensation similar to that of a grandparent patting a youngster on the head. Pretty much stopped me in my tracks.
When I got to my hotel room later in the evening, there was a message from my sister. My stepmom had died that night.
I worked the old guy into the EKKO story, slightly. Since the ghosts in EKKO are adventurous and full of life, the old guy simply made a cameo appearance in book one.
Thanks for the question, Martha.
Happy writing :)
Yes, I have. More than once.
The most memorable, and I'll try to keep this brief, happened backstage at an old theater in Knoxville, TN. I was young, touring with a musical play called, Cotton Patch Gospel.
I was behind a plywood wall, waiting for my cue to go on stage. As I stood backstage in the dark, I noticed something bright, high on the catwalk. A man in overalls with a long white beard was staring at me. He wasn't white, as in 'paper' white, but he wasn't transparent, either. He was a good twenty feet away, but at the same time, he was right beside me.
He was calm, and he conveyed a warmth; a sensation similar to that of a grandparent patting a youngster on the head. Pretty much stopped me in my tracks.
When I got to my hotel room later in the evening, there was a message from my sister. My stepmom had died that night.
I worked the old guy into the EKKO story, slightly. Since the ghosts in EKKO are adventurous and full of life, the old guy simply made a cameo appearance in book one.
Thanks for the question, Martha.
Happy writing :)
Johnny Walker
I was a professional sound man for roughly sixteen years. Most of the adventures in the EKKO Trilogy stemmed from real experiences. After so many unexplained, late night encounters, I began to wonder if semblances had a greater purpose, a mission far beyond scaring the be-jiggers out of people. It seemed pretty vain to think a spirit's primary goal was to come back to our world. What if they enjoyed their existence on the other side? Who are we to tell them our world is better?
I truly enjoy paranormal stories, but I can't watch these ghost stories on TV, or should I say, the 'hunt' that goes nowhere. I know it's about suspense - I get it - but what would happen if one of these Hunters actually found a spirit? Even further, what if a reality star actually had a conversation with a spirit? (Or at least did more than follow a green light through a basement.)
That's when I decided to bring the spirits to life, give them personalities, shed some light on what makes them tick. The spirits in EKKO are in your face and driven by passion. Some of them are pretty cool. Seems a lot more fun to me.
I truly enjoy paranormal stories, but I can't watch these ghost stories on TV, or should I say, the 'hunt' that goes nowhere. I know it's about suspense - I get it - but what would happen if one of these Hunters actually found a spirit? Even further, what if a reality star actually had a conversation with a spirit? (Or at least did more than follow a green light through a basement.)
That's when I decided to bring the spirits to life, give them personalities, shed some light on what makes them tick. The spirits in EKKO are in your face and driven by passion. Some of them are pretty cool. Seems a lot more fun to me.
Johnny Walker
I've written stories since I was a kid. Most of them became songs. If I hit a wall with the story I'm working on, I dig into my filing cabinets and read some of the songs and short stories from the past. Sometimes that helps me move forward, other times it takes me in another direction, but it always gets my creative juices flowing.
Johnny Walker
My main focus is the next book, a collection of short stories. I'm learning the ins and outs submitting a Treatment for the EKKO miniseries while fine tuning the screenplays. I'm also semi-working on a comical graphic story called Spoon.
Johnny Walker
Don't quit, and choose your peers carefully. Whether you write a best seller, or a total piece of junk, people will criticize you, sometimes even friends and family. Your job as a writer is to tell your story, develop your craft, and be durable during, and after, the process. Believe in the word, want If you 'want' to do something, you'll find a way. Otherwise, you really didn't want to do it. Stop talking about it and do it.
Johnny Walker
That moment when you're in the zone, living, breathing, existing within a story. The end result may or may not be something to share, but the experience is like attending an event of the mind, or opening a lonely door at the end of the hall. Imagination is my best friend, and my worst enemy. Writing keeps it alive.
Johnny Walker
I read a really bad book.
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