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Many of you may not know that I spent some time in the UK, especially in London during the 1980s when I was finishing my degree. I hold London in my heart and love visiting. I think that is one of the reasons that I am excited to present "The Favourite Son" authored by A.S. Jones. This author received their degree from the University of Gloucestershire and brings a whole new perspective in her writing for American readers. I hope you enjoy reading about this author and the book. Let's take a look at the book first.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Jonathan Hawthorne's father has died. When his younger, drug addicted brother claims that he was the victim of abuse by his father and a friend, Jonathan's world is turned upside down and he must decide if his version of the past is actually reality, or is there a dark secret that threatens to destroy the Hawthorne family?
AUTHOR A.S. JONES
Author Website - https://aaronsjones.home.blog/
Tell your readers a little about yourself,
where you grew up, where you live now, where you went to school etc. Let them
get to know the personal you.
I grew up in Birmingham, UK, and became fascinated with stories
my parents used to read. The Hobbit is the first book I remember reading
all the way through as a child. I wrote stories for fun throughout my school
life before going on to study English Literature at the University of
Gloucestershire. Following this, I began to take writing seriously and planned
a series of novels. Training as a teacher meant putting my writing on hold. My
time in the classroom inspired me to continue writing, and this job allowed me
to travel the world as I worked in Birmingham and Qatar before moving to Kent
in the south of England. While editing a fantasy novel, I decided to start a new book in a different
genre. This is how 'The Favourite Son' came into existence.
What were your struggles or obstacles you had
to overcome to get this book written?
Ensuring that I was sensitive to my readers as the subject matter
can be quite intense and draining. It had to be real and do justice to people
who have suffered while also being entertaining.
Tell your readers about your book.
Jonathan Hawthorne's world is turned upside down at his father's
funeral. His younger, estranged, and drug-addicted brother claims that their
father abused him as a child. Jonathan must deal with the fallout from the
horrific admission while keeping his family together.
Who is your target audience, and why?
People who are looking for a story that keeps them on the edge
of their seats while helping them to see the world through the eyes of the
voiceless are my target audience.
What do you consider your greatest success in
life?
Publishing this book in the same year as moving from Qatar to
Kent and getting married are my greatest success in life! It has been a crazy
year for me!
What one unique thing sets you apart from other
writers in your genre?
My inspirations and influences come from a range of genres, and
I feel that this has seeped through in my writing to create an original style
that hopefully feels fresh and unique.
