Featured Interview With Johnny Littlejohn Jr.
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Videogame instrumental music has enthralled me for years. My favorite series are Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda. I admired Super Mario since childhood.
I was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. I currently do not have any pets.
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
21 years of age was when I started to write and perfect my craft.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My ideas are my own.
Moreover, most genres intrigue me. However, if I want a magical world filled with eccentric creatures, then sci-fi, or fantasy are my go-to genres. However, a combination of realism in the fantasy setting will definitely sell and enthrall me. Always be consistent and concrete, even in strange worlds.
My very first source of inspiration was from the Super Mario series. Mario is my all-time favorite hero.
Tell us a little about your latest book?
Those fascinated with mythology, astrology, mysticism, romance, sci-fi, etc., should find this story intriguing. However, I have an amalgamation of ideas, concepts, philosophies and such that this is not just a one genre story; this series will be diverse, yet still remain within its respective genre.
Basically, an extremely powerful Sacred Star named Courage is destined for greatness. He lands on planet Venusia, yet does not know what his purpose entails.
However, he has a fascination for the arts such as music and fighting, which the latter causes him to seek worthy foes at or above his skill level.
Tauran’creima, the Celestial Bull and Courage’s constellation, divulges to him of his purpose. Tauran’creima and Courage are one and the same, yet act entirely different from each other; Tauran’creima is calm while Courage sometimes has the mouth of a salty sailor.
Yet, as Courage meets different people of his race that mean well by him, he slows his quest to find the one worthy of a thrilling fight.
Unfortunately, he eventually encounters a diabolical being that matches his power. Yet, with all that he experienced, especially in regards to the marvelous Star Beings, he refrains from allowing his ego to reign him.
Overall, Courage can be very blunt in language, and brutal on the battlefield. However, he is very humble and only says and does what he believes is best not just for himself, but for all of those worthy of his protection.
He also respects and considers Star Beings the best throughout the cosmos. Those of very exceptional nature could match Star Beings. Anything otherwise is unacceptable.
Moreover, Courage does not consider himself a hero. Though others see him as such, he refuses to accept that label. He believes everyone has the power to control their destiny. This is one of many reasons why he is very skeptical of becoming the ruler of his people.
Regardless, the Star Beings will await the day Courage fully realizes his potential and accepts their proposition to be the spokesperson of the Star Beings.
Overall, it took me roughly the entire year to make this story. And to those sensitive to heavy violence, explicit sexual encounters, profanity, as well as graphic and detailed material should refrain from this series. I am one of those people who do not pull punches. I give people “everything”, and have them experience as such throughout the story.
I might occasionally leave things to the imagination, but 99.99% of the time, I’m “very” detailed about certain scenarios.
Also, in Courage’s universe, nothing is as it seems. Their universe is not like the solar system you all are familiar with. As such, eccentric words and their meaning will appear throughout the story. Feel free to abbreviate them. Trust me. It will be as if you are speaking another language.
Good luck!