More Than a Game by Ralph Robb - Book Tour
More
Than A Game
Sabina
Park Rangers is the first team of black players to reach the final of the
Watney’s Challenge Cup. But coach Horace McIntosh has more selection problems
than most. The First Division champions want to sign one of his best players – and
right up until the day of the match he is uncertain that he will have a team
for the biggest game in the club’s history because of arrests, a scam and an
atmosphere of impending violence.
Author Q&A
1.
What is the first book that made you cry?
I’ve
read books that have moved me but not one that has made me cry. In saying that
I’ve also read best sellers that had made me want to cry, due to their severe
lack of content and appeal.
2.
How long, on average, does it take you to write a book?
Way too
long! Particularly when you have other interests and have to hold down a
full-time job. There is the risk of rushing and pushing forward work that’s not
completely finish when pushed to meet a self-imposed deadline. Thankfully I
have an excellent editor who happens to be a close friend, who is brutally
honest.
In
answer to your question it can 1 – 2 years, all depending on circumstances or
creative flow.
3.
How do you select the names of your characters?
I try and base the personalities of the
characters on a variety of people I’ve met on my travels, often amalgamating
several into one. Then when I have a more in-depth character trait, I search
for a name I believe suits that character. Whenever possible, I try to avoid
stereotypes, which can be difficult, but sometimes it’s necessary.
4.
What creature do you consider your "spirit animal" to be?
My wife
is a very spiritual person who meditates daily. When I asked her about totem
animals, she quickly directed me to a meditation that would reveal my totem
animal. Low and behold, a water buffalo appeared!
5. What are your top 5 favorite movies?
Here’s six, in no particular order. -
Matrix, Godfather 1&2, Raging Bull, Lord of the Rings (series),
Black Panther and Ex Machina.
6. What fictional character would you want to be friends with in real
life?
This would have to be a character form the Marvel comics, Shang-Chi. I
could teach him English and in return he could teach me a few moves!
7. Do you have any advice for aspiring writers?
Just do your own thing, persevere and try not to chase the latest
trends.
8. What book do you wish you had written?
I simply aspire to grow my talent to that of authors I admire.
9. Tell us 10 fun facts about yourself! :)
I could only answer the first two facts. But when I asked my wife for
help, she insisted, with a smile on her face that she would answer the
remainder for me.
I’ve worked in over twenty countries around the world.
I represented Great Britain in the European Championships as part of
their Under 21 National Karate squad.
Wife’s answers to this question :-
He has four toothbrushes, that all have their own ‘job’.
He won’t wash hands in the kitchen sink.
Loves potatoes with everything.
Loves learning about cars.
Sometimes orders a beer and a cocktail together!!!! Drinking them at the
same time!!!
Has crippling anxiety relating to picking up dog poop.
He has a wicked sweet tooth – loves English Jelly Babies.
Will not eat lamb chops or chicken wings with his fingers.
Author
Bio – Ralph Robb
was born and raised in the industrial town of Wolverhampton, England, and now
lives in Ontario, Canada with his wife, two cats and a dog. A proud father of
four, Robb works as an engineering technician and loves rugby, martial arts and
of course a good book. His world is balanced by his obsession with comic books,
quality TV, global events and the great outdoors.
Social
Media Links :
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/RalphRobbBooks
Twitter:
@RalphSRobb
Webpage: www.ralphrobb.com
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