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Max and the Spice Thieves
John Peragine
(Secrets of the Twilight Djinn #1)
Publication date: April 20th 2021
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult

When his mother goes missing, Max Daybreaker’s world is turned upside down. Luckily, a crew of Spice Pirates, led by the mysterious Captain Cinn, help Max on his dangerous mission across the three seas.

Along the way, an unlikely alliance aids in his search—a teenage warrior queen, a three-eyed seer, and an assassin spy.

Their journey takes them through treacherous lands while facing shapeshifting bears, an ancient witch, harpies, and the nightmarish Djinn, who will stop at nothing to enslave the world.

With every new challenge, Max unlocks the secrets of his unsettling past. Powers awaken within, forcing him to question everything he knows.

Is Max who he thinks he is? Only time and destiny will tell…

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INTERVIEW

  1. What is on your nightstand?

Empty bottles of Topo Chico (mineral water- I drink it by the gallon.) I also have Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff and Pappyland by Wright Thompson. On my iPad is Discovery of Witches.

  1. What author would you totally fan?

Neil Gaiman- although the idea of me being a fan boy in my mind would be comical. Mostly I wouldn’t know what to say- I would introduce myself, tell him I loved his work and probably fade into a crowd. A celebrity recently confided that her favorite fans are the ones that never approach her and respect her space.

  1. What makes you cringe?

Bad covers. Lots of typos. And the overuse of swear words. They have a place- but they are often overused.

  1. Do you obsessively plot out each point or just go with the flow?

Max and the Spice Thieves was a total write as I thought it- but then it took a year to redo it. Book two- I am using Scrivener and Plottr, and it is working much better. I still change the plot as I go, but at least I have the layout there- makes it easier to make progress.

  1. Is there a word you love to use?

“Brilliant”. My mentor used the phrase- Be Brilliant whenever we said goodbye or whenever he sent me a letter. It always lifts my spirit and makes me aspire to being brilliant in all things I do!

 

Author Bio:

John Peragine is an author of over fourteen books. The Secrets of the Twilight Djinn series was written as a bedtime story for his son Max to cope with medical issues he was facing as a little boy. John is a full-time ghostwriter who lives with his son, wife, and a menagerie of animals on his vineyard overlooking the Mississippi River.

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    • That is actually the second cover – I wasn’t in love with it and so I found a different cover designer and love it!!!

  5. This book sounds so good, I love the theme! I never heard of Scrivener and Plottr before, and it is very interesting to me to hear how an author writes a book. I have zilch creative ability to write, and am intrigued by those who are able to craft these plots!

    • I start with scribbling it on paper and then I type it – it helps me stay creative – because when I type it , I’m already editing and changing it.

      • that sounds good. I only scribble my “to do” lists, but I am addicted to pens I love, so I’m always scribbling, but nothing creative! I’m in awe!

    • I started it as a chapter by chapter to read to my son in the hospital about four years ago. I started the rewrite and pulling it together about two years ago. I was completed December 2020. Book two is happening much faster! I knew this was going to be a series and do I knew the stopping point from the beginning to set up book two. I saw that scene in my head early on.

  14. I love the book cover, this sounds like a story that my teen-aged grandchildren will enjoy. Thank you for sharing your author interview and book details and for offering a giveaway

    • I hope you buy a copy for them. Book 2 is almost done ! Thank you so much for commenting.

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