1. Are you a morning writer or a night writer?
I write at all times. It doesn't matter, I can write any time of the day.
2. Do you outline or are you a pantster?
Totally panster. I let my characters tell me where and what they want to do.
3. Which comes first – plot or character?
I think the character comes first. I participated in an anthology once. I began with a vampire and ended up as a modern-day version of Hansel and Gretal. I never know what my characters are going to do.
4. Noise or quiet when working on your manuscript?
I can write with kids running around, the tv on, and my brother, who I share an office with, is blind, and will often talk to me. I can write while I talk.
5. Favorite TV show? I love the streaming shows, Dowton Abbey, Succession, Outlander, Shameless, those kinds of programs. However, I love cooking shows too.
6. Favorite type of music?
I will listen to anything. I love all music from classical to rock, to country.
7. Favorite craft besides writing?
I tap dance. Is that a craft?
8. Do you play a musical instrument?
No, but I sing really loud when I walk or ride my bike.
9. Single or married?
I consider myself married, however, my husband passed four years ago.
10. Children or no?
I have two wonderful sons, the best daughters-in-law in the world, and four amazing grandchildren with that I spend as much time as possible.
11. Pets?
Not anymore; however, I love catching sight of the wildlife on my property, especially the deer.
12. Favorite place to write?
I write in my library, a comfortable room filled with books.
13. Favorite restaurant?
John George in the Aria Hotel in Vegas.
14. Do you work outside the home?
I am the CEO of a large ground transportation company with offices in four major cities. I work in multiple places. I go to my corporate office every morning.
15. What was the name of the last movie you saw?
The Rise of Gru with my grandchildren when I babysat last week.
16. Favorite outdoor activity?
Walking with my daughters in law
17. Pet peeve?
None.
18. Your goal in life?
How many are we allowed to have? I set a new goal every few years. It keeps it fresh and fun.
19. Your most exciting moment?
Giving birth to my sons, seeing them get married, seeing my grandchildren born. How much time do we have, I have a lot more.
20. The love of your life?
My husband will always be the love of my life.
Carole P. Roman is the award-winning author of over fifty children’s books. Whether it’s pirates, princesses, spies, or discovering the world around us, her books have enchanted educators, parents, and her diverse audience of children of all ages.
Her best-selling book, The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids: 800+ Jokes! has reached number one on Amazon in March of 2020 and has remained in the top 200 books since then.
She published Mindfulness for Kids with J. Robin Albertson-Wren.
Carole has co-authored two self-help books. Navigating Indieworld: A Beginners Guide to Self-Publishing and Marketing with Julie A. Gerber, and Marketing Indieworld with both Julie A. Gerber and Angela Hausman.
Roman is the CEO of a global transportation company, as well as a practicing medium.
She also writes adult fiction under the name Brit Lunden and has created an anthology of the mythical town of Bulwark, Georgia with a group of indie authors.
Writing is her passion and one of her favorite pastimes. Roman reinvents herself frequently, and her family calls her the ‘mother of reinvention.’ She resides on Long Island, near her children and grandchildren.
Her series includes:
Captain No Beard
If You Were Me and Lived in- Cultural
If You Were Me and Lived in- Historical
Nursery series
Oh Susannah- Early Reader and coloring book
Grady Whilland the Templeton Codex
Giggles Galore- Coming in December 2022
Mindfulness for Kids with co-author J. Robin Albertson-Wren
The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids; 800 plus Jokes! 1 and 2
Spies, Code Talkers, and Secret Agents A World War 2 Book for Kids
Navigating Indieworld- with co-author Julie A. Gerber
Marketing Indieworld- with co-authors Angela Hausman and Julie A. Gerber
Adult Fiction under the pen name Brit Lunden
Bulwark
The Knowing- Book 1- A Bulwark Anthology
The Devil and Dayna Dalton- Book 9-A Bulwark Anthology
Her latest book is the YA Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex.
Visit Carole’s website at www.CarolePRoman.com or connect with her on Twitter and Facebook.
Title: Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex
Author: Carole P. Roman
Publisher: Chelshire, Inc.
Pages: 286
Genre: YA
Blurb:
Templeton Academy- the superhero high school is finally open!
The prestigious academy is recruiting the best of the best to enroll in its student body.
The school is as mysterious as it is exclusive.
Grady Whill thinks there is nothing special about him to make the grade.
However, his best friend, Aarush Patel has been selected and thinks Grady has the right stuff.
Even school bully, Elwood Bledsoe is attending.
If Grady is fortunate enough to be picked, his guardian has forbidden him to attend.
Will a family secret prevent Grady from becoming the superhero he was destined to be?
“Roman’s
writing is excellent: portraying wonderful, complex characters.
Narrated by Grady, the story reveals his kindness and humor. (“Aarush
lived in a smart home as opposed to my stupid home,” he tells readers).
It also illustrates the lovely symbiotic friendship between Grady and
Aarush, who protect each other from trouble and ridicule…With the book’s
many touching, funny, and edge-of-your-seat moments, readers will be
cheering to hear more from Grady.” Blue Ink Review
“With a page-turning plot and exciting twists and turns, this book is sure to become a treasured favorite.”- Review by Book Excellence
“If
I were to give a book to every young adult in this world, I would give
them Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex by Carole P. Roman without
blinking. I absolutely loved every moment of this uplifting and
fascinating story. It’s filled with valuable life lessons, adventure,
peril, and highly relatable and lovable characters.” Reviewed by Emma Megan for Readers’ Favorite
“Harry
Potter meets Sky High. If you’re a fan of young adult stories where
protagonists go to mysterious schools to train their superhuman
abilities, don’t miss out on Grady Whill and The Templeton Codex.” Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Reader’s Favorite
“With
a detailed descriptive narrative, great character development, and
compelling dialogue, the author has created a story that will have young
readers engaged to the very end.” Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Reader’s Favorite
Book Information
Release Date: July 18, 2022
Publisher: Chelshire, Inc.
Soft Cover: ISBN: 978-1950080434; 286 pages; $10.99; eBook $8.99; FREE on Kindle Unlimited
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Qvn3kv
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