Interview with Kevin Scott Collier

http://kevinscottcollierhomepage.blogspot.com/

When did you first know that you wanted to be a writer?

Since I was a young boy. I liked to create characters, and characters need stories.

Can you tell us a little bit about your road to publishing?

I literally bumped into one at a Grand Haven, Michigan post office, near my home. The two men were from out of town (Indiana) on business, and I overheard them talking about publishing books for tweeners, and I had a story. I approached them, told them the story outline. Two days later, they signed me to a contract, and I wrote my first book in 22 evenings.

Tell us a little bit about either your latest or upcoming release. If you could only tell your readers one thing about the story that had to convince us to buy the book, what would it be?

It's a children's picture book I wrote and illustrated titled "Whispering Wally." One thing about the book that is a mystery is why this whale, the biggest creature in the ocean, would speak only in a whisper.

What, or who, has been the greatest inspiration for your stories?

My life, actually, and the people who are facing challenges in real life.

Let’s hear about your family, who I’m sure are thrilled to have a published author among them!


My wife has written a few books, and we have written a few together even, the latest being "Natalie's Ark." We have a son, who likes it that mom and dad write, and that I illustrate books, too, but it's a normal family life. We're still just mom and dad to him, which is good.

Now for some fun facts. What’s your greatest comfort food?



Chocolate ice cream, stirred up until it's smooth, and with malt in it.

What are the first three things you do when you wake up in the morning?

Get my coffee is #1. Then, I say good morning to our cat Midnight, who is waiting for me to wake up, then, I say good morning to my wife Kristen. Mornings are a daze for me, for the most part.

If I came to your house and looked in your closet/attic/basement, what’s the one thing that would surprise me the most?

Concerning the closets in particular, you'd find our cat sleeping in one, or crying to get out.

Everyone asks the question about “if you could be a tree, which tree would you be?” so I want to know: If you could be a color, which color would it be, and why?

Green. It's the color of the life of nature.

Who is your favorite cartoon character?



Charlie Brown. The target of everyone's troubles, but loved by all.

Which cartoon character is most like you?

Dennis the Menace.

If you could beam yourself to anywhere in the world (“Beam me up, Scotty!”), during any time in history, where and when would it be—and why?

When Jesus walked the earth. I'd like to have been there with Him.

So what’s your favorite type of music to listen to? Favorite musical artists? Do you listen to music while you’re writing?

Never listen to music when I'm writing. Like Christian rock, classic rock. Big Steppenwolf fan, have met their lead singer a couple of times.

Do you have any favorite T.V. shows? Movies you watch over and over again? What was the last movie you saw at the theater?




Don't see many movies, and if I do, it's action films with my son. My favorite TV shows are the odd ones, like "Pawn Stars," "Ghost Adventures" and "America Pickers."

You have the chance to give one piece of advice to your teen readers. What would it be?

Think big, and your dreams will match what's in store for you.

One last question. What stories can we look forward to from you in the future?



Actually, a short indie film I am writing based on my first book, "barthpenn@heaven.org." The movie is titled "I.M.: Instant Messenger the Motion Picture." We are shooting it, lots of big names helping out, it'll be fun, and released next year.

Again, thanks so much for joining us at TeensReadToo.com!