Featured Interview With Author Alonzo Black
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I'm from Atlanta, Georgia but I'm currently incarcerated in the Georgia Department of Corrections.
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I've always had a fascination with books for as long as I could remember. I started writing as a child. It was mainly short stories at the time, but around high school I ventured off into poetry. It wasn't until my incarceration that I decided to sit down and write a book. It started as a way to escape reality, but before long, I discovered I had a real passion for writing and painting pictures with my words.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
One of my absolute favorite authors is Dan Brown. I love how vividly detailed his books are. I'm also a really big fan of Ashley & Jaquavis. Although I write urban fiction, my favorite genre to read would have to be suspense. There's just something about a plot that leaves me hanging until the very end that does it for me. During my creative process, I draw inspiration from several places. My aunt is probably my biggest inspiration, however. Seeing her not only write a book, but publish it on her own just left me wanting to do the same.
Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book "The High Life" is literally like no other work of urban fiction I've had the pleasure to read. Its a wild rollercoaster ride. Laughs, cries, drama, suspense, romance. Its the entire package. It really gives you that grit that makes an urban classic, while also tapping into your sensitive side and jerking at a million other emotions as well. Its the kind of book that will keep your attention from cover to cover. I recommend it to anyone looking for a real page turner to get lost in.
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