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What inspired you to start writing?
It has always been a passion of mine to write. I hope my scribbling will bring some fun and enjoyment to the readers or listeners. Having worked and traveled most of my life, I never seemed to have the time in the past. Nowadays, I’m settled in Southern Turkey, with the beautiful islands of the Aegean Sea as a beautiful environment to explore. I’ve already written several children’s stories, mythical and spiritual stories, stories that are inspired by poems, Chicken Soup stories, and stories from my adventurous past. It’s time in my life to be creative, and to use my imagination.
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Can you tell us a little about your latest book?
SEVEN CATS OF KUBBELI EVLER
Introducing a strange world, or a world through the eyes of everyday animals, a category of animals that have been misplaced, forgotten and overlooked in our world. Stray animals. They exist in their own world and are different to both domesticated and wild animals, they are the symphony on the streets. Existing and surviving side by side with both domesticated and wild animals, in a world the author has given the name Ba.
Ba is a made-up name for the human world and the human machines.
The story retells the events of a bunch of stray cats and how they survive. The leader, the mentor and sometimes father is named Pluto, and is the protector of the seven.
Why is Pluto being hunted from birth by the ancients - les yeux de la montagne. The eyes of the mountain.
What is the les yeux de la montagne? Lycaon the werewolf is its servant, the assassin, the fauces de la Muerte - the jaws of death.
The werewolf, the lycanthrope, the shape changer is a born killer, without mercy.
Pluto and the seven cats of Kubbeli Evler have their protectors, such as Wicked the caretaker from the Capricorn Club, and Cygne Noir the famous cabaret singer at the Club.
But the evil in the air is hunting for poor souls like Pluto and the seven cats of Kubbeli Evler.
Find out why, as the reason and purpose goes beyond a bunch of stray cats. The murder and corruption, the stench of evil goes to the highest places of the nation's government and leaders,
Right to the top, to powerful echelons!
This spelling binding and thrilling story of action, adventure, and mystery has an unusual and devastating conclusion.
READ THE SEVEN CATS OF KUBBELI EVLER!
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How do you create your characters?
Sometimes I create my characters in my dreams, asleep at night. Only if I can remember them in the morning!
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What does your typical writing day look like?
As an indie writer, it is not only writing, but I'm also creating all the content, social media posts, promotional material such book reels, and materials that will hopefully keep readers interested and engaged.
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What has been the most rewarding part of being an indie author?
See your creation evolve from an idea, the idea on the page as writing, and then the pleasure one gets with feedback, how to improve, and readers who enjoy the writing.
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What’s one challenge you’ve faced in your writing journey?
With patience and gaining understanding, the challenges become a reward each step of the journey.
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Do you have any favorite writing tools or apps?
Many. But I don't use AI for my writing, as I want my style to show.
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What advice would you give to new or aspiring indie authors?
Patience is key, and get trying, writing every day. Just do it, and continue to do it!
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How do you handle book promotion as an indie author?
With social media posts, book reels, Newsletters, and my website.
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What’s next for you? Are you working on a new book?
Yes. I have so many ideas, and projects written down as short notes. Plus, I have numerous children, Young Adult and Adult series, that are forever expanding. I tend to write a new novel each year. Last year 2024 Bella - Chronicles of Karmic Dog, this year 2025 Seven Cats of Kubbeli Elver. My Amazon bookshelf has 55 unique titles, and growing.
https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-Rutherford/author/B0BW7MXV24