Featured Interview With Trina Boice

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I grew up in California near the beach, went to college in Utah with the snow, raised my 4 sons in Georgia around Southern hospitality, and currently live in Las Vegas. We have an adorable Papillon dog, 2 water turtles I bought in Spain when I lived there, and 2 cute birds that sing.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I always knew I’d be a writer when I was a little girl. I just didn’t know exactly what I’d be writing about! I started collecting inspiring quotes and ideas for my books when I was only 6 years old. I kept them in a little box, which grew into dozens of filing cabinets full of content. My husband said I would be buried in a filing cabinet. Thank goodness we can now scan documents into our computer! I’ve always loved clever wordplay, foreign languages, and different ways of communicating. Would you believe I actually liked diagramming sentences in my middle school English class? My kids think I’m such a nerd. They’re right. When I was a little girl, I won a contest in my 2nd grade class for reading more books than any other kid in the class, more than triple!

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I’ve read many books that had a powerful influence on me, so I don’t have a favorite author. I love many of the writers from the past, but I’m also inspired by living authors who are out there creating books, engaging their readers, and living their dream. That energy definitely rubs off on me and I want to do more! I would be thrilled to be called someone else’s favorite author some day!

Tell us a little about your latest book?
“The Ultimate Guide to Mystery Shopping: How To Get Paid To Eat, Shop, & Play”. I’ve been doing mystery shopping for many years in three different states where I’ve lived and I still get a kick out of it! Companies pay me to pretend to be a “real” customer while I’m evaluating a restaurant, store, theme park, hotel, or some other venue. I make money and get free merchandise. What’s not to love? People ask me about it all of the time, so I finally wrote a guidebook and an online course to show others how to get paid to eat, shop, and play!

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Featured Interview With Dr. Ben Pennington

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born in Detroit, Michigan, in the 1950s, as the youngest of four brothers and three sisters. Wanting to see the world outside of Michigan, I lived in Chicago, Illinois, and Los Angeles, California as a young adult. I have been a public school administrator and educator during my life’s journey for over 35 years. Currently, I am living in the metropolitan Atlanta area. My wife Yvonne and I have been married for over 41 years. We have three children and five grandchildren. Our oldest grandchild is 8, and the youngest is 20 months. I love running and have completed many marathons, half-marathons, and 10Ks. My Silver Sneakers membership gives me access to my local fitness center. We have no pets.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
My fascination with books began in kindergarten. The power of books was incredible! Reading books allowed me to travel the world while remaining in my seat. I started writing poetry in middle school and later began writing essays.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My favorite two authors are Moses in the Bible and Dr. Martin Luther King. I enjoy reading books and materials in the Christian literature genre. My parents inspired me to read and write at an early age. They encouraged me to study, work hard, and embrace new challenges. I have created a podcast and broadcast series titled “Jesus in Genesis.” I am a 71-year-old lifelong learner that has published my first book. You are never too old to learn a new skill or start a new career! Reinvent yourself!

Tell us a little about your latest book?
The resurrected Jesus Christ told his disciples that the Old Testament is his words and is about him (Luke 24:44). Finding Jesus in Genesis: A Biblical Commentary on the Presence of the Preincarnate Jesus Christ gives a chapter-by-chapter commentary on the presence of Jesus Christ in Genesis. The book provides evidence in Genesis of the beginning of the redemptive work of Jesus Christ that brought about our salvation. I published the book on February 5, 2022, and it is available in paperback and as an eBook: www.amazon.com/author/drbenpennington. It took me five months to write my book.

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Featured Interview With Callan J. Mulligan

Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was raised in Adelaide, but now live on the Gold Coast with my wife. After traveling the world, we have come to love Australia so much more. It’s an incredibly lucky place to be. No pets, but never say never.

At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
Books, Films, Stage – I love anything that enhances imagination and plays with creativity. I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember. My mother always said, “You were born with a pen in your hand”. I was even published in my school newsletter when I was six years old. It was a poem about dragons. It didn’t rhyme.

Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My favourite authors include Matthew Reilly, Raymond E. Feist, and Ernest Hemingway. I love so many different genres, but especially science-fiction, fantasy and thriller. There’s nothing better than the pace of a good thriller. That’s how I write, fast and suspenseful. I think my style has mostly been inspired and influenced by Alex Garland and Matthew Reilly.

Tell us a little about your latest book?
Astraeus is a SciFi Thriller about a colony onboard a world-settling starship. They’re on a two hundred year journey to the centre of the Milky Way, but during the journey the ship begins to break down. It follows an ensemble of characters and focuses on their deadly secrets, and their desperation for survival. I really wanted to write a space thriller, but I also laced it with a lot of existential philosophy because I’m a firm believer in having a cosmic perspective on the world. I think it empowers us to know we are part of the universe, and the universe is part of us.

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