Interview with Author Jeremiah Ukponrefe
Jeremiah Ukponrefe
I am thrilled to have interviewed author Jeremiah Ukponrefe, who shared with us details of his writing life, his book ‘Hive‘, which was released on 31st January 2021, and answered a few fun questions. This post contains affiliate links.
Jeremiah Ukponrefe is a Toronto based author. He has been published in The Runner, Gotta Write Network, The Reel Anna, and Envie Magazine. His debut novel Hive released March 2021, the first of The Arcane Volumes Series.
1) Where did the inspiration for your book come from?
It was a really random occurrence. I was on a run, and the image popped into my mind of soldiers running away from a Hive mind alien. That turned into a further thought where I imagined what it would be like if one of the soldiers tried to use an emp to disable the aliens weapons, and then it turns out that one of the soldiers is actually an android, which would have been a twist that I didn’t end up going with.
2) How did you plan out the plot?
I usually start off with a few sentences of the major beats. I then later turn those few sentences into a multi paged outline until I come up with something that I like. Once I start writing some things change from the outline that I had, as often I discover that changes are made based on what might feel natural to the characters.
3) When did you choose the title for your book?
Right at the start.
4) How did you come up with the names for your characters?
I try to find names that have meaning that in some ways have to do with the arc of that character.
5) What made you choose this genre?
I choose this genre mostly because I wanted to write something fun, where I could pack in action, humor, and an element of mystery
6) How long did it take you to complete your book?
It took two years.
7) Can you describe your book in three words?
Exciting, Concise, Humorous
8) What’s the hardest part of being a writer?
The sheer amount of work it takes for a pursuit that in the end there is no guarantee of success.
9) Why should our readers pick your book up?
To find themselves on an adventure
Publisher – Library and Archives of Canada
Pages – 235
Release Date – 21st January 2021
ISBN 13 – 978-1777332907
Format – ebook, paperback
Synopsis
In the aftermath of the Hives invasion of earth, the society of the old world was shattered, and in response to the possibility of the aliens return, the authoritative Collective took hold of the sphere.
Alexander King a loyal soldier of the Collective discovers on a mission that the Hive’s lingering presence is stronger then commonly believed, it becomes vital that the Collective act fast, for if they don’t, the world will be destroyed beyond repair…
An enthralling, fast paced adventure awaits that you don’t want to miss!
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Fun Questions
1) Do you have any writing quirks?
Usually a cup of tea that I allow to get cold, then drink the vast majority of it in one shot
2) Where do you write?
70% of the time at my desk, sometimes at the library or a coffee shop.
3) Your book has been made into a movie, you’ve been offered a cameo role, what will you be doing?
I want to have a brutal death in a battle scene.
4) A talking owl has just finished reading your book, what’s the first thing he says to you?
‘Who? Who? Who wrote this dope ass book!’
Author links
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A big thank you to Jeremiah Ukponrefe for sharing his writing life with us and for a wonderful interview.
