Today's author interview taps into another love of my -- the art of filmmaking. Otto Vazquez in not only a filmmaker, but also an author and he recently published his novel, "The Rebirth of Kool," based on the short film he produced and that played at Cannes. I really think you will enjoy this book and meeting the author. There is something special about the book as it takes us back to another era in time as a spicy historical novel. Take a look and enjoy. I have also included his Youtube video that explains the upcoming film project after the Vazquez's interview. You don't want to miss it. Lights! Camera! Action!
The
Rebirth of Kool Kindle Edition
by O. Vazquez (Author)
A Pachuco named Kool gave up a life of bootlegging to open a Jazz nightclub in East Los Angeles. But his dream was short-lived. An event dubbed “The Zoot Suit Riots” would change his world forever.
Product details
· Paperback: 255
pages
· Publisher: Independently
published (July 4, 2020)
· Language: English
· ISBN-13: 979-8663504584
· ASIN: B08C96QVMD
REVIEWS
This book is one of the best
books I ever read!!!! The characters in the book are well developed and the
story is full of historical truth !!!!! The Author Otto does an incredible job
writing this story and grabs the reader with his poet style !!!!!!
An insightful look into a
forgotten era and piece of history. Amazing book and great, up and coming
author!
This is a fantastic book and
author!! It’s a must-read!
Such an amazing story so
fitting for things happening right now in our lifetime. If you are looking for
a book full of diversity, challenges, and finding a second chance at a better
life despite circumstance... pick up and read today!
O. Vazquez (Author)
FOLLOW THE AUTHOR
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 sunny, hot, and muggy, Miami. I am a Latino mutt in many ways. My
mother was from Cuba, my dad from Puerto Rico, but his roots were from Central
and South America. I was born and raised in what many consider a shadow of Cuba
and thus was closer to this culture growing up. Later, I traveled to Mexico
many times throughout my entertainment career. I truly fell in love with that
land, and it’s people. So I decided to write a saga that sprung from that
culture. I also felt I needed to tell my story as a first-generation American
growing up in a Latino family adjusting to the customs and trials of a new
land. It’s the universal story of the immigrant.
What
inspired you to author this book?
“Racism”
inspired me to write my novel. “Second chances” inspired me to write it. Then
it must be mentioned that I have an insatiable need to unveil coveted events in
history that have lessons I feel we all need to observe. That’s my “thing.”
Where
did you get the inspiration for your book’s cover?
The
cover is an actual photo of me on the set of a film, playing the main character
“Kool” in a short we named after the opening chapter of the novel “Enter the
Zoot Suit Riot.” The film was featured in the “Cannes Short Film Corner” in
2018.
Who
has been the most significant influence on you personally and as a writer?
My
first personal inspirations were my mother, Damarys and my uncle David. My mom
was my main motivator. While my uncle delved into creative writing, he wrote
many short stories and published books on religion. They truly inspired me to
develop my passion for writing.
As a writer, I have been moved by the works of numerous masters, too many to list here. But I hold a special place in my heart for Kerouac, King, Tolkien, Poe, and Lovecraft. There’s so many more I could mention, but those writers opened my mind.
As a writer, I have been moved by the works of numerous masters, too many to list here. But I hold a special place in my heart for Kerouac, King, Tolkien, Poe, and Lovecraft. There’s so many more I could mention, but those writers opened my mind.
What
were your struggles or obstacles you had to overcome to get this book written?
While
I developed and wrote my book and it’s coinciding scripts, my mother lost her
fight against cancer in October of 2018. This event hit me very hard. The grief
knocked me off my creative horse; I will not lie. It took months to get back
into it. But when I did, I used the book as a way to distract me from my pain,
even express it at times. So my book became my therapist in many ways.
Tell
your readers about your book.
A
Pachuco named Kool gave up a life of bootlegging to open a Jazz nightclub in
East Los Angeles. But his dream was short-lived. An event dubbed “The Zoot Suit
Riots” would change his world forever.
Who
is your target audience, and why?
I
would have to say eighteen and over. But I would love people from all walks of
life to enjoy and dive into this historical drama.
What
do you consider your greatest success in life?
Living
as an entertainer, solely off my art, for over two decades and traveling the
world has been quite a ride! But I have to say my greatest success was meeting
my wife while I worked as a dancer living onboard a cruise ship for a year. Out
of all those people, I met the love of my life. What are the odds?
What
one unique thing sets you apart from other writers in your genre?
As an
entertainer, dancer, actor, I learned how to tell a story on a stage, or on a
set. My life itself created a strong storyteller in me, and that’s what will
eventually set me apart.
HERE IS THE INFORMATION FOR THE UPCOMING FILM
