Hi everyone. Today I have a new release by author Sherry Ellis. "Bubba & Squirt's The Legend of the Lost Pearls," came out on October 1st. Today I am posting her guest post, sneak peek, and a giveaway for all of you to check out. Happy reading everyone. :)
How long have you been writing?
I’ve been a published author for 20 years. But I started writing when I was about 7 years old.
Do the characters all come to you at the same time or do some of them come to you as you write?
I’m a plotter, so I figure out all the characters before I start writing.
What kind of research do you do before you begin writing a book?
Tons of research! I research the country, points of interest, history of the country, language, customs, folklore and legends, popular names, transportation, food, clothing, cars… It is amazing how much time I put into researching!
Do you see writing as a career?
After doing it for 20 years, I’d have to say it is a career of sorts. Not one that can support me, though. I definitely won’t quit my day job! I put a lot of time into writing, revising, and marketing. I go to book fairs and sell my books. I go into schools and do presentations. With eleven published books, I’d call it a career.
What do you think about the current publishing market?
It’s tough! First, it’s highly competitive to even get your book accepted by a publisher. Then once it’s out there, it’s a lot of effort to get it noticed. Sometimes I even question if young people read books anymore. I’d love to hear feedback on this!
Do you read yourself and if so what is your favorite genre?
Absolutely! I read a lot of books. Mostly, I review books for fellow authors. My favorite genre is historical fiction. But I also enjoy a good mystery.
Do you prefer to write in silence or with noise? Why?
I write in silence so I can hear the voices in my head.
Do you write one book at a time or do you have several going at a time?
Usually, it’s one at a time. But occasionally, if a picture book idea pops into my head while I’m writing a middle-grade story, I’ll work on that simultaneously.
If you could have been the author of any book ever written, which book would you choose? Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom. It’s my favorite book because it really makes you think about what’s important in life. So profound! (Plus, it’s a best-seller!)
Pen or typewriter or computer?
Pencil and notebook, and then I type it into the computer.
Journey to the past!
Bubba & Squirt's
The Legend of the Lost Pearls
Bubba and Squirt Book 5
by: Sherry Ellis
Genre: Middle Grade Adventure
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The ground quivers and rises. I claw at the sand, which slips from under my feet and sends me tumbling down the hill. I scream. Squinting through burning eyes, I see a monster emerge from the sand. An enormous, black-skinned serpent, with a body ten times bigger than mine. It writhes, knocking against my side.
I hit the bottom of the hill and scramble out of the way.
Bubba is near its head, paralyzed by fear.
The serpent rises like a cobra, eyeing him, ready to strike.
I know I need to do something. “Hey!” I shout, waving my hands.
The monster turns. Its gold eyes fix on me. My mouth goes dry. Uh oh, I think. Now what? I can’t outrun it. My legs buckle. My heart feels like a jackhammer in my chest.
“Now I will eat you!” A raspy voice sounds in my head.
“Ikuchi?”
The serpent rocks back and forth like a cobra eyeing a mongoose. “Yess,” he hisses. “I am Ikuchi.”
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Journey to the past!
Bubba and Squirt embark on their most dangerous quest yet. Whisked away through the vortex to Japan, they must find two fabled pearls that hold the key to saving their father.
To top it off, they must go back and change the events of the past. As they race against time, the fate of their father, and their own lives, hang in the balance.
Will they outwit the cunning creatures that stand in their way or face their own demise trying to save their father?
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Sherry Ellis
Sherry Ellis is an award-winning author and professional musician who plays and teaches the violin, viola, and piano. When she is not writing or engaged in musical activities, she can be found doing household chores, hiking, or exploring the world. Ellis has previously published Bubba and Squirt's Big Dig to China; Bubba and Squirt's Mayan Adventure; Don't Feed the Elephant; Ten Zany Birds; That Baby Woke Me Up, AGAIN; and That Mama is a Grouch. Ellis lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
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This looks like a fun book. Thanks for sharing and hosting this tour.