So rather than face the troubles that torment her, Julie decides to run away from her old life and start fresh somewhere new. But her parents aren’t on board with the plan, and she soon finds her bank accounts frozen and her wallet empty.
With just seventy-five dollars and a full tank of gas, the troubled teen is far too stubborn to turn around and head home. So what’s a girl to do?
What Julie doesn’t know is that her travels are about to take her somewhere unexpected—a place where she’ll be forced to come face to face with the ghosts of her past in order to secure her future.
A tale of redemption, hope, and freedom lost and found, 32 Seconds is a thought-provoking exploration into the human spirit and the nature of forgiveness.
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About the Author
Johanna K. Pitcairn has dreamed of becoming a writer since childhood--authoring her first novel at the age of nine, and countless poems, stories, and screenplays by the age of seventeen. Later, rather than pursuing a career as a director and screenwriter, she decided to go to law school, driven by her father's opinion that "writing does not pay the bills."
Ten years later, she moved to New York City, which inspired her to go back to the excitement, wonder, and constant change of being a writer. Pitcairn is a huge fan of psychological-thriller novels and movies, and delves into her hopes, fears, friends, enemies, and everything in between in her own writing.
Interview:
When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?
I was young, nine years old.
How long does it take you to write a book?
From inception to the final
product, a few years. But from the first draft to the final product, usually
one year.
What is your work schedule like when you're writing?
Well I have a full time job, so
my writing revolves around that. Plus, the thousands other commitments I have.
I write whenever I have the time, at least five hundred words each day though.
That’s my minimum requirement.
What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?
MMMM. Because of my busy
schedule, I find it very comfortable to write anywhere, but the best is when
the fireplace is on (real fire, not electric!), and the crackling wood gives a
nice atmosphere to the room. That trick works only in the winter though.
Summer, I like to open the windows and listen to the sound of nature, i.e. my
small backyard.
How do books get published?
Through Createspace. So an
independent self-publishing platform.
Where do you get your information or ideas for your books?
From what I see and hear around
me. From what I experience in my everyday life.
When did you write your first book and how old were you?
I was nine.
What do you like to do when you're not writing?
I like to work out, and spend
time with my boyfriend, and my cats of course.
What does your family think of your writing?
They support it. They think it’s
a great gift to have. My mom is definitely mu number one fan.
What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your
books?
That I can write more than 20,000
words without running out of steam. LOL
How many books have you written? Which is your favorite?
I wrote 2. I love them both
equally. They’re my children.
Do you have any suggestions to help me become a better writer? If so,
what are they?
Trust your instincts. Don’t write
something commercial if it’s not something that appeals to you. Don’t lose
faith when your book doesn’t sell. Marketing is a completely different animal.
Write often, make it a discipline, listen to your editor, and write some more!
Do you hear from your readers much? What kinds of things do they say?
I hear from readers when they
write reviews. So far all the reviews have always been very positive. And when
a bad review is posted, I don’t take offense. I can’t please everyone. Bad
publicity is still publicity.
Do you like to create books for adults?
Yes, the next book is for adults.
I don’t discriminate.
What do you think makes a good story?
If you make me laugh, or cry, or
both! Then it’s a win.
As a child, what did you want to do when you grew up?
I wanted to be a writer. LOL
What would you like my readers to know?
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