Book Title: The Boy Who Dreamt of Fire Trucks by Alvita Mack
Category: Children’s Fiction (Ages 3-7), 26 pages
Genre: Children’s Books, Cars, Trains & Things That Go, Cars & Trucks
Publisher: Mindstir Media
Release date: September 26, 2016

Synopsis

This story is about a little boy who is fascinated by fire trucks. Throughout his early life, he has dreams about the adventures at the station and the exciting life of a firefighter. The little boy holds his dreams close until one day they become a reality.

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Interview

Today we sit down with Alvita and ask her about some of her rituals around her writing.  Thanks for joining us today!

Do you snack while writing? Favorite snack?  I snack sometimes when I am writing. My favorite snack would have to be pita chips.

Where do you write?  I write in bed. If an idea comes to me sporadically then I will jot it down but I love being in a comfy bed to relax and write.

Do you write every day?  I do not write every day but I do write often.

What is your writing schedule?  My writing schedule can be inconsistent because I have so many responsibilities but if I am working on a project I try to carve out a specific schedule to stick to.

Is there a specific ritualistic thing you do during your writing time?  There isn’t anything I do ritualistic wise to write but I like to meditate and read up on some things to motivate me.

In today’s tech-savvy world, most writers use a computer or laptop. Have you ever written parts of your book on paper?  I actually write all my books on paper first and then I type them up. I guess I am old school in that sense but I have to write it down first.

If you’re a mom writer, how do you balance your time?  I am a mom writer and balancing everything can be a challenge, it helps that my books are centered on children because I can find a way to incorporate my son in the process. I am a mom first, so I have to be strategic and prioritize what’s most important. I am lucky to have a supportive husband that picks ups the pieces when I fall short at times.

About the Author

Alvita is a lover of writing, a teacher, and most importantly, a mom. Writing has always provided a creative outlet for which she finds sensible solutions. Having a son with developmental delays was very challenging for her. However, she used books and original stories to help him overcome the obstacles he faced at an early age. Alvita believes that the imagination is truly a key that unlocks the doors to an endless journey.

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