Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.
Joel Shoemaker is a magician, a librarian and an author. He has acted in many community theatre productions and is directing three shows this year!
When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?
I haven’t written a series…yet!?
When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
No series for me. But I kind of want to continue my forthcoming picture book character, Silas. I might do that! If so, I think I would keep things fresh by finding new ridiculous plots for them!
Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?
I only write after I have a fairly fleshed out idea in my head because I want to pour out many many words! To feel accomplishment! So I say write irregularly, it works for me?
On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?
Probably just an hour or two.
Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.
I like all of my characters but my new picture book character is my favorite right now!
What is your definition of success?
To be happy.
Do you have anything you want to share that didn’t fit on one of these questions?
Not so much! Happy to expound on anything if desired. So excited about this event!
What are your social links?
https://m.facebook.com/shoemakermagicianauthor
What are your buy links? (Provide links to your Amazon/iBook’s/Koko/etc Author Home Page if you have quite a few. Also include audible links if applicable.)
Want tickets to Writers on the River #2024?
They are available starting November 6th at Writersontheriver.com
$75 VIP Plus – 11-12 Lunch with the Authors , 12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included. *Limited Quantity expected to sell out first day*
$50 VIP -12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included. *Expected to sell out first day*
$25 Early Access – 12-1 VIP house, 1-4 General Admission time. You also get a filled VIP bag but NO admission to the after party. *Expected to sell out opening day*
$10 General Admission – 1-4 General Admission time. You can purchase a bag but it is not filled with VIP swag. There is no admission to the after party included.
$35 After party – 7-11 After Party with food and cash bar. Dj with a photobooth is also included in the fun.