Interview with John W Kennedy, Author of 12 Simple Words (12 Simple Words…Foundation Book 1)
by meghan
in Author Interviews, eBook, News
25 Sep 2024
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write 12 Simple Words (12 Simple Words…Foiundation Book 1)?
The two major motivations for this book were my involvement with Scouting for many years that included the 12 points (i.e. The Simple Words) of the Scout Law…and the influence they had on me when placed in junction with my Mom’s wisdom. Together they provided a pathway to a solid, successful, and overall happy life.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of 12 Simple Words (12 Simple Words…Foundation Book 1), what would they be?
“If I Could Fly” by Joe Satriani.
What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
Biographies & Autobiographies.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin; Elon Musk by W. Isaacson; King, A Life by J. Eig.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
Writing about the words Loyal & Brave.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
I tend to think about what I want to write at night and start many days with a burst of writing activities.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
Several, but ‘Be Prepared’ from the Boy Scouts makes the most sense.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
Pay it Forward – Say it Forward – Act it Forward.
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