Heather’s Bookshelf: Author Interview with Carole P. Roman
Book Title: Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex
Released: 07/18/22
Genre: YA Action/Adventure Fantasy
Interview by Heather L. Barksdale
What inspired you to write “Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex”?
Roman: My sons and I were kicking around a few ideas. We are all authors. My son came up with the idea of a superhero high school, then decided not to use it. I asked if he minded if I took it and fleshed it out. We do that- exchange ideas all the time. He was fine and Grady Whill was born!
How did you come up with the names of your main characters?
Roman: I have a friend named Grady and I asked if he minded if I used his name. I knew I was using the name Whill because I wanted to do a play on the name Whillpower.
Is there anything that you want readers to know about you, your writing process or your book?
Roman: I write very quickly. I never know how a story will turn out. I let the characters tell me.
If "Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex" was adapted into a movie, who would you like to see cast to play your lead characters?
Roman: Finn Wolfhard would be Grady.
When you encounter writer’s block, what do you do to break yourself out of it?
Roman: I just sit and write whatever comes to my head. Even if I don't use it, I write and let the characters take me where they need to go.
Are there any tips that you would like to share with other aspiring authors?
Roman: Keep writing, keep improving. Listen to your critics. Don't see it as hurtful; consider what they are telling you.
What is your favorite genre, book, and/or author?
Roman: I love historical fiction. James Clavell, Phillipa Gregory, Jodi Piccoult, Tracey Chevalier.
What are you working on next?
Roman: I just finished Giggles Galore, a fun-filled jokebook. I have a Friendgiving book for Thanksgiving coming up for the holiday. I have a garden picture book in the process of being illustrated. I just finished a picture book with world-famous medium, Thomas John, about children with special abilities. Two other picture books are in the works.
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