A Welcome chat with the Childrens Author of The Catchers ~ Stuart Kent & kindle book giveaway

Today I'd like to welcome to my blog, Stuart Kent, Children's Author. Stuart is 40 years old. He has spent time working as an outdoor instructor with children of all ages. He enjoys writing and often gives away short stories to family and friends every month.





Hello Stuart, thanks so much for joining me on my blog today. Just a few questions to throw at you to introduce you to the readers.

1. What made you want to become an author?

I’m not sure what made me want to become an author. I’ve always enjoyed writing since I was in young. I helped write a school play when I was about eight or nine, and have always had a interest ever since.

2. How hard was it to sit down and start that very first chapter?

I didn’t find it hard to start writing my first chapter at all, I had an idea of what I wanted to write and got on with it. I found it harder to know when to stop, that was more challenging for me.

3. What was your go to book as a child? 

I never really had a go to book as a child. I’ve read several Roald Dahl books and the Lion witch and the wardrobe series, but never really had one I really went back to again and again.

4. What is the most important thing about a book in your opinion?

A good story. If the book has a good story, something really interesting or different that goes somewhere to a great finale then to me that’s a good book.

5. Any advice you would give to someone who wanted to start writing a book?

Yes. Write. And then write some more. And then write some more, and don’t stop until you’re done. I personally try and write something everyday, even if it’s just half an hour on a couple of pages.

6. Does your day job ever get in the way of your writing?
Yes my day job always comes first unfortunately, but until someone gives me a hefty pay check to write, that’s just the way it is.

7. What can we expect to see next from Stuart Kent?
Well I’m currently working on the third catchers story, and I have a few short story series I would like to see in print, so I’m really not sure what will be next.

8. If you could have written any book that is out there now, which one would it have been?

Sherlock Holmes or Dracula. I love those stories, and would love to have been the one to come up with them.

9. And last but not least, something close to my heart. How Important do you think Libraries are?

I think libraries are fairly important. For those who can't afford to buy books on a regular basis, libraries are a great source of entertainment and information, and of course in a way, they are guardians of literature. Like art galleries they preserve our written word for hopefully years to come. Which is why I am happy to donate my books to any library that would like them. 

Thank you so much for joining me on my blog today Stuart. Now for everyone else, read on to see what Stuart's books can offer you and feel free to enter my competition at the end, to win an e-book of The Catchers. 

The Catchers

Have you been waiting for a magical story that's funny, exciting, intriguing and looks good on your bookshelf? Wait no longer! Follow the funniest adventure of a lifetime with twelve-

year-old Jamie Ellebert and his new-found magical friends. After meeting a small group of wizards, and one teenage witch, Jamie goes with them on a grand adventure to a magical other world...Their adventure starts as they track down lost mythical creatures, but things take a sinister turn when a dark wizard crosses their path. Soon Jamie and his new friends Colin, Trixie and Marty find themselves trapped in a race against time to find out what this terrifying evil wizard is up to! Who is he? What ominous plans does he have? And does this brave band of young adventurers stand any chance of stopping him? The Catchers isn't just a funny, fantastical adventure, however - it is also a handy guide that you can use should you suddenly find yourself in a magical world. You will learn invaluable tips which may be your keys to survival, such as why you should never run with a wand in your hand, why goggles are essential when riding on a cart, and whether or not ducks can be trusted! If you want a book full of magical spells that are easy to say, Kung Fu fighting trees, angry gnomes, singing chameleons, well-dressed ice-cream salesmen and a dragon named Spot, as well as an action packed story that will also have you laughing until you cry, then The Catchers will be your cup of tea!

To buy The Catchers - click here

The Catchers In Pirates, Thieves, Zombies and Magic

The Catchers are back! That's right, you read that correctly. Colin, Trixie, Marty and Jamie

return to chase magical creatures and stop dark forces once again! After their adventures with the dark wizard, you'd think they'd catch a break, if nothing else, but when rare magical pets start to go missing from all over Magicdom, the Catchers are sent to find them. The result? One rollicking, rip-roaring adventure! Along the way, they reluctantly enlist the help of the worst wizard ever: Buccaneer Captain Rex Caterwhich, a wizard so awful, so impossible, so unbelievably useless he gave up wizarding to be a simple sailor. Can he change his ways or will he doom the Catchers to failure? Together they take on pirates, thieves and zombies in their quest to find these poor creatures and bring them back home! Jam-packed with fun and magic, The Catchers in Pirates, Thieves, Zombies and Magic will appeal to children aged 9 + - or anyone wishing to go on a magical quest!

To buy The Catchers in Pirates, Thieves, Zombies and Magic, click here

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