Featured Interview With Blue Spruell
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Born in Memphis, Tennessee, and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Blue Spruell lived and worked in Japan for several years before returning to Atlanta. A trial lawyer and certified mediator, he runs his own firm, The Outlaw Firm, specializing in family law and civil litigation. An internationally recognized black belt instructor, he also owns Peachtree Aikikai, a dojo for Japanese martial arts.
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
From the moment I heard Treasure Island as a bedtime story, I was hooked on stories, and I was writing my own stories by the time I was 8.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
J.R.R. Tolkien truly inspired me, but many authors inspire me, and I love history and historical fiction.
Tell us a little about your latest book?
Tarō is the quintessential hero of three timeless Japanese folktales: Kintarō (Golden Boy), Urashima Tarō (Island Boy), and Momotarō (Peach Boy). Each legend stands alone, bearing no relation to the others except in name. Some years ago, I saw a parallel between the personalities of Japan’s three Great Unifiers and Momotarō’s animal companions, the pheasant, monkey, and dog. I thought it might be amusing to write a short story drawing on this comparison. What began as a little excursion became a grand adventure. While the rest may not be history per se, I hope the reader will enjoy this new yarn as much as I enjoyed spinning it.
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