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Author Meeting Place Interviews Author Gregg Seeley of Rockland / Ontario/ Canada
Bio: Big Bobby Boom! and the Marble Mayhem Author:
Gregg Seeley born August 9 1968 Vancouver British Columbia, Canada, has written articles in PassionParent online magazine and other publications, and has become an advocate for the anti-bullying movement. Gregg Seeley's 'Big Bobby Boom! And The Marble Mayhem' is the first in a new action packed humour fiction series for ages 9-12 on the subject of bullying. Gregg also has had the great pleasure in promoting the novel on Rock 106.9 Ottawa Ontario, Canada Virgin radio's morning show. Rude awakening. Rogers Daytime living Ottawa television with Derick and TL and with Angie Poirier on A-morning television. He has also appeared on Author's Articulating with Jo-anne Vandermeulen, Book Bites for Kids with Suzanne Lieurance, The Children's Author Show with Don MacCauley, and will be next appearing on Page Readers with Nanci Arvizu on June 21 Blog talk Radio. Gregg's work has received some terrific reviews http://community.indigo.ca/reviews/Gregg...
To catch an online interview where once again the terrific Best sellingauthor and promoter Jo-Anne Vandermuelen answers my intriguing questions which may help you as well go to
Gregg is also a member of SCWBI and has visited a number of schools and libraries that have responded marvellously well by ordering numerous copies.
Gregg Seeley experienced growing up in many different places in Canada, meeting all kinds of interesting characters along with the not so pleasant encounters of bullies. Inspiration for the Big Bobby Boom! series.
Now officially retired from proudly serving in the Canadian Armed Forces, a brief career as a supply teacher, a butcher, a pre-hospital care facilitator with the Red Cross, Gregg now works with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and robustly pursues writing further additions to the Big Bobby Boom! series.
How many book/s have you written?: One, published, Five waiting in the series.
Please share with us your book titles: Big Bobby Boom! and the Marble Mayhem
What genre/s would you like to write in?: Juvenile fiction
Please share with us who or what encourages you to write and why?: My inspiration for writing this series comes from reading and enjoying the books of Gordon Korman, Judy Blume and other fantastic children's authors. I love to make readers laugh. That is the fuel that keeps the fire going. My writing mentor at Mooshide has been instrumental in helping me with the craft of writing. He has provided me with brutally honest critique and encouragement from the crude beginnings to the finished product.
How long did it take for you to write your book/s?: It took me six months to complete the manuscript and another two months to edit to where it was ready for final submission
How long did it take for you to publish your book/s?: It took several months until the manuscript had become acceptable to publish
Who did you publish with and why?: I published with Moose Theatre Play and Book publishing because I was seeking a publishing house editor who would assist me in developing the craft of writing. Not only did I receive the assistance necessary, I became published and have been able to able make significant contacts in the literary world and get my book out the world of readers ages 9-12 who love a good humorous story!
Please share with us how you prefer to market your book/s?: I prefer to use several methods in marketing. I recently utilized a terrific promotional services entitled Premium Promotional Services by Jo-anne Vandermeulen creator of Conquer all obstacles. I am also obtaining reviews, Interviews, and any media medium available. On the internet I have joined numerous social marketing sites for authors and have used social media sites such as facebook and twitter for the launch.
Please share with us any event/s that you have planned in marketing your book/s: Coming up June 21st I will be a guest on Page Readers promoting my book Big Bobby Boom! and the Marble Mayhem with the fabulous interviewer Nanci Arvizu! I have several other blog talk radio interviews and events that will be coming up. I will be posting them on www.goodreads.com as well as a number of other sites, such as Author's Den, We read, Facebook and of course Twitter.
Do you wish to share any additional information with our readers?: I am also a member of SCWBI. Big Bobby Boom! and the Marble Mayhem can be purchased at the following sites: