Date Published: Jan 5, 2021
Publisher: Lucid Books Publishing
History comes to amazing life in this narrative based on true events. It All Started in Africa takes young children on a journey through generations of African Americans over the course of history. Children will gain a better understanding of African American history as they engage with discussion questions. They will be challenged to make life better for themselves and for the people around them. Join in with exciting, interactive experience all the way to its surprising finale!
Is There a Message in Your Novel That You Want
Readers to Grasp?
Absolutely!
The message is The Power of Your Choices.
If readers could grasp that far-reaching reality, I’d be delighted!
Is there anything you find particularly challenging
in your writing?
My
greatest challenge in writing is getting started. My greatest challenge once
I’ve started is stopping.
How many books have you written and which is your
favorite?
I’ve
written one published book. So far, that is my favorite. Several of my stories have
yet to be published so I may gain a new favorite – but there’s just something
special about that first book.
If you had the chance to cast your main character
from
I
absolutely love this question! In my story, the teacher is the main character.
I would pick
When did you begin writing?
I
began to writing creatively in high school. It was an outlet for my angst at
that time. I am thankful for the angst!
How long did it take to complete your first book?
It All Started in Africa, from concept to production, took 30
years to complete. That seems like a long time but, with the advantage of 20/20
hindsight, it was the perfect timing.
Did you have an author who inspired you to become a
writer?
Award
winning author Virginia Hamilton, my mother’s first cousin, inspired me to
become a published writer. The fact that such an accomplished writer was in our
family gave me confidence to press forward toward that goal. Also, I Am the Darker Brother, a poetry
anthology by
What is your favorite part of the writing process?
I
enjoy all parts of the writing process, but for me the most enjoyable part is
the process between draft and revision. I love playing with the words, the
imagery and the rhyme.
Describe your latest book in 4 words.
Ancestral
Journey – Legacy Realized
Can you share a little bit about your current work
or what is in the future for your writing?
My original story was for older
(intermediate grade) children. In my next book I would like to bring this
historical drama into a greater, more detailed and more personal focus
especially in light of some recent discoveries about Sallie. After that, I’d
like to develop all of the stories I started but that were interrupted by
worthwhile life choices. I have no regrets in that regard.
About the Author
Suzanne Bowman Williams enjoyed teaching elementary school students in Southern California for over 30 years. There she first presented It All Started in Africa. With a bachelor’s degree in literature and a master’s in counseling/psychology, she is passionate about encouraging, educating, and motivating children through the telling of stories. Suzanne currently lives in Central Arizona with her husband. This is her first children’s book.
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