Author, Mark Koopmans |
"Hi everyone, I'm thrilled to be spending time with gifted author Mark Koopmans today. Welcome, Mark. We'll get right to the questions. I"m really excited to be hosting your blog hop and telling people more about you and your book!
How did you get the idea for
your book?
Thanks,
Deanie, for having me over to wrap up the book tour. What a month!
The
idea to write REVIVAL came after I spoke to Donald Braswell, who, at the time
(2008) had recently finished fourth overall in America’s Got Talent. I interviewed Donald for the newspaper I
worked for, but as the “official chat” ended, we continued talking for
forty-five minutes and I was inspired by learning more about Donald’s back
story. I knew then this could be a project far greater than a simple feature.
You had a great idea, Mark. I'm so happy you decided to write this book! I think it will bring you much success.
I know you’re doing a book
tour. Describe some of the highlights of your tour.
The
main highlights have been the wonderful blogger friends who have made such an
effort to stop by most, if not all days that I posted. Their support definitely
bolstered me! Other highlights, for me, came from sharing all the self-taught
tips I’ve learnt in writing a memoir.
I'm glad so many great people offered to help you spread the word about your book!
What was the most exciting part
of your book tour?
Probably
seeing the book available at the publisher’s website and then on Amazon and
Barnes & Noble.
It is really exciting when you see the proof your book is actually published, isn't it?
What are your plans for the
future?
I’m
finishing my first novel, a WWII thriller. Then I plan to tackle a modern-day
thriller set in Florida .
I’m not sure I would ever tackle a memoir again, but they do say, “Never say
never.”
Where can we purchase your
book?
Pen-L Publishing (my
publisher)
"Thank you so much for talking about your wonderful book, Mark. I know it's going to be a smashing success. Everyone will love your special giveaway that's listed on your blog. You have wonderful gifts we would all love to win.
So nice to read more about Mark. Congratulations on wrapping up the book tour. It sounds like it was fun.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Murees! It was fun, and I learnt a lot about book marketing in a short amount of time!!
DeleteThank you Murees! It's always fun to learn more about other authors, isn't it? Mark is an especially fun and talented one for sure.
ReplyDeleteAnd, thank YOU, Deanie, for having me here today - and truly, for all your positive support and encouragement!!
DeleteI loved doing the interview and finding out about your book Mark. It's on my wishlist for sure.
Delete"LIKE" :)
DeleteNever say never, because a memoir might just flop down in your lap!
ReplyDeleteHa-ha! I'm "scared* that could happen (but you know I'd love the challenge if it happened :)
DeleteThat'd be fun, Mark and you'd be in the headlines again! :)
DeleteHaha! True :) Who knows what the future will bring :)
DeleteJust shows anything can happen, doesn't it Alex? :)
ReplyDeleteJust shows anything can happen, doesn't it Alex? :)
ReplyDeleteYou're right about the word 'never' - :)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to read your other works!
Yes, I feel a little like Sean Connery after he said he'd never play Bond again :)
DeleteThe people we meet in life can take us down unexpected path. So glad you and Donald were able to write something meaningful together.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sheena-kay! I would never have imagined my first book would be a memoir, but I'm so glad it was :)
DeleteGlad to hear that you are not letting your pen/keyboard rest. Keep writing. This reader NEEDS writers. Lots of writers...
ReplyDeleteHaha! I will do my best to feed the sweet, kind reading beast that is you, EC:)
DeleteMark, you did an amazing amount of work on your tour. I hope it pays off in great sales.
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan, but I had a LOT of support from people like you, Deanie and so many other generous bloggers :)
DeleteHaving been a local journalist, I know you can meet some fascinating people. Great that one interview led to such an inspiring project.
ReplyDeleteI agree!! I had no idea where I would end up, but I'm so glad I'm here:)
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