Author InterviewDrew Dennis1. Do you have a pen name? Or, what name are you using for your book?Drew Dennis 2. Will your book be self-published or traditionally published?Self published, Big Brain Books.Denny is working on a logo and a website 3. When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?I had no idea I wanted to be a writer. I'm still not sure, haha. My friend Denny emailed me with the idea and it sounded fun, so We ran with it, 4. Did something in particular inspire you to write this book?I don't like to read very much, and my friend Denny (and my dad too) were not ok with that, so Denny suggested we write a book about it. 5. What would you say is your interesting writing quirk? (If you don't have one, it'sokay! Just skip this question then.)My humor is my interesting quirk. I'm quiet on the outside, so no one expects it. 6. Where do you get your information or ideas for your books?My friend Denny had the idea for the book, and my mom is an elementary school teacher so she helped me with some ideas and wording too.7. Is this your first book?lYes8. What do you like to do when you're not writing?I love to play sports, hang out with friends and play video games 9. What does your family think of your writing?My family is so proud of me. They are always supportive of anything I do. My brothers might be a little jealous, haha 10. What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books?I learned that I can actually write! I never thought I would be able to do something like this.11. What do you think makes a good story? I think anything that catches the readers attention and holds it makes a good story. That can change based on who's reading it 12. What are you hoping readers take away from reading your book?I hope that this book inspires kids to read & helps them realize that reading can help them in other areas of their life also. 13. Where do you live? (doesn't have to be specific)Texas14. Would you like your bio to mention anyone significant in your life? (i.e. a mentoror teacher, if you live with a husband, wife, partner, etc.)My mom. She is the best (¿). And we could also mention my dad & 2 older brothers 15. Do you have another career or talent that should be mentioned in your bio or thatmight be relevant for the press release? For instance, a therapist who writespicture books on coping with emotions for children, etc.Multi sport Athlete & straight A student 16. Do you have any pets and, if so, how many? I have a dog, Lucy 17. Do you have a website? If yes, please provide the URL.Just a YouTube channel & Tiktok if that counts Denny is working on a website 18. Is there anything else you would like your readers to know about you?Just that I'm awesome ¿¿¿, kidding
