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Make Believe - Book Tour and Giveaway

10/16/2020

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Make Believe
by Alan Wills
Genre: Horror Fiction 

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A headstrong eight-year-old connects with a malevolent spirit inhabiting her new music box. When people try to convince her she isn't real, she must prove to them it's more than an imaginary friend.

What readers are saying about Make Believe:

"A chilling story. I've always liked music boxes, but I'll never again view them as not harmful." -Susan Tirsway, Avid Reader

"Delightfully spooky. Reminiscent of ghost stories told around the campfire." -Monica Furlow, Avid Reader


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Alan D. Wills is a filmmaker and author, who loves horror and fantasy. He is an avid movie watcher and reader of graphic novels and comic books. He encourages readers to visit steeledgefilms.wordpress.com to learn more about his films and other works.


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What are some of your pet peeves?

I don’t care for people who disrespect other’s values, beliefs and dreams.
I also don’t like people who want you to support them but won’t do the same for you.

Where were you born/grew up at?
Indianapolis, Indiana

Who is your hero and why?
My hero was my mother. All the sacrifices and time she put into raising four children.

What are you passionate about these days?
I am passionate about education, equal rights and people in the filming and publishing industry supporting one another. I am also passionate about giving people jobs or mentoring them to pursue their dreams. I also finding ways to help the homeless.

What do you do to unwind and relax?
I play video games and watch horror films.

Describe yourself in 5 words or less!
Social, Humble, Creative, Supportive

When did you first consider yourself a writer?
I decided I was a writer when I wrote my first screenplay.

Do you have a favorite movie?
My favorite movie would be the Friday the 13th franchise except part five.

What inspired you to write this book?
It was originally a screenplay that I had to cancel it due to unfortunate circumstances. My wife encouraged me to make it a book.

What can we expect from you in the future?
More books in the horror and thriller genre and horror films. I also have a horror podcast in the works with my wife.

What did you enjoy most about writing this book?
Being creative and being able to use my imagination to create a creepy story.

Who designed your book covers?
Olivia Pro Designs on Fiverr.com

Did you learn anything during the writing of your recent book?
I learned that writing a book is hard but fun and enjoyable. I learned that there is a lot that goes into producing a book.

Have you written any other books that are not published?
Yes, I have a thriller series and also a stand alone thriller that is planned to release in 2021.

Is there an writer which brain you would love to pick for advice? Who would that be and why?
Jeffery Deaver because he writes compelling yet powerful characters. He puts a lot into his characters development and I would love to learn to pick his brain about how he does it.

What book do you think everyone should read?
Breaking Generational Curse and Pulling Down Strongholds by Vito Rallo
The Bone Collector and The Skin Collector by Jeffery Deaver

How long have you been writing?
I have been writing for about nine years if your counting my first screenplay.

Do you see writing as a career?
Yes, because I write my own screenplays and books.

Do you read yourself and if so what is your favorite genre?
Thrillers, mysteries, superhero graphic novels and comic books.

Do you prefer to write in silence or with noise? Why?
I prefer to have noise. It is not a distraction but is very soothing.

Do you write one book at a time or do you have several going at a time?
I normally work on a screenplay and book at the same time.

Pen or type writer or computer?
I normally write on my laptop but have my notes in a notebook written in pen.

Advice they would give new authors?
I hate to be cliché but just write.

What are they currently reading?
Reminiscences of the Cuban Revolutionary War by Che Guevara

What is your writing process? For instance do you do an outline first? Do you do the chapters first?
When it comes to my screenplays I start with a scene than I go from there. When it comes to my books I normally have the ending first and then I reverse engineer it.

If you could tell your younger writing self anything, what would it be?
Eliminate distractions and get started because you would have already been in the career you dreamed of had you not been distracted. Don’t let someone else tell you what your dream is. Be honest with yourself and pursue it no matter what even if it means eliminating people out of your life.

How long on average does it take you to write a book?
It takes about two to three months for me to write a script or book.


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31 Comments
Bea LaRocca
10/16/2020 05:28:41 am

Thank you for sharing your guest post and book details, the teasers and synopsis are intriguing, this sounds like a great read.

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Alan Wills link
10/23/2020 11:32:21 am

Thank you so so much for your kind words and support Bea!

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Erin Madigan
10/16/2020 03:38:04 pm

This cover is very intriguing. The book sounds interesting.

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Alan Wills link
10/23/2020 11:33:44 am

Thank you Erin! I appreciate your kind word. Enjoy and happy reading

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Sherry
10/16/2020 06:10:30 pm

Sounds like a very good book.

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Alan Wills link
10/23/2020 11:34:55 am

Thank you Sherry! Enjoy and read with the lights off! Lol

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Carolsue
10/16/2020 11:13:36 pm

The cover would suggest that the book is scary!
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Alan Wills link
10/23/2020 11:36:12 am

Yes Carla Sue, it is a horror/ paranormal book.

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Judy Thomas
10/18/2020 05:48:44 am

I love that cover! It makes me want to dive in & read it.

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Alan Wills link
10/23/2020 11:40:56 am

Well Judy, dive right in head first but always wear a life jacket... Safety first lol

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Cindy Merrill
10/19/2020 07:27:02 am

Too terrifying, I may never open another leather bound book ever again!

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Alan Wills link
10/23/2020 11:42:53 am

Aw come in Cindy, that's no fun. Trust me it's safe 😉

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zarah
10/20/2020 08:51:55 pm

its the right time of year for spooky

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Alan Wills link
10/23/2020 11:44:33 am

And this is the perfect book for you Zarah! Cuddle under a nice blanket with some pumpkin spice and Make Believe with the lights off...what a Saturday!

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Robin Abrams
10/21/2020 12:59:55 pm

The cover looks awesome. The red makes it pop

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Alan Wills link
10/23/2020 11:45:48 am

Thank you Robin. I appreciate that. I love the cover too. The story is great too 😉

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bn100
10/21/2020 04:58:06 pm

cool

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Alan Wills link
10/23/2020 11:46:31 am

Can't wait to hear what you think of it!!

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Audrey Stewart
10/21/2020 09:24:00 pm

Alan D. Wills is a new author to me, but I look forward to reading this. I always love meeting new authors. Thanks to this blog for the introduction.

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Alan Wills link
10/23/2020 11:48:45 am

Thank you Audrey for your support to us newbies. I look forward to hearing your opinion about the book! Read with the lights off!! 😉

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Danielle Day
10/24/2020 11:46:56 am

I like it!

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Alan Wills
10/30/2020 01:57:06 pm

Thank you Danielle! Hope you'll enjoy my book! I appreciate your love and support

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Heather Mahley
10/24/2020 04:20:18 pm

The cover looks nice and spooky. My type of book

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Alan Wills
10/30/2020 01:58:59 pm

Thank you Heather! I'm looking forward to hearing what you think of it!! I appreciate your support!!

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Melissa
10/25/2020 11:54:19 am

i like the cover, looks good.

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Alan Wills
10/30/2020 02:00:34 pm

Thank you Melissa! Can't wait to hear what you think of my book!!

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Laura Rubenstein
11/6/2020 01:03:30 pm

this looks and sounds fantastic

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Catrina Pomerleau
11/8/2020 09:48:25 pm

I'm not sure I could read this one with the lights turned down... it sounds like it could get pretty instense.

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Jaclyn Mercer
11/10/2020 09:27:55 pm

I like the creepy Goodebumps vibe for the cover!

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Piroska
11/11/2020 02:29:45 pm

The love the eye-catching cover. The book sounds exciting!

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Stacey A Smith
11/16/2020 09:38:53 pm

I love the cool looking cover art.

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