1. What Inspired me to write this book? I am a lifelong fan of the original Star
Trek. I had a monotonous job which gave me a lot of time to stretch my
imagination. I have two Star Trek novels still unfinished. The idea was to
create my own story in hopes of having success with it to get the other
two on the market. My book took on a life of its own. The idea grew and I
became immersed in the new characters and original storyline. I have
started book two and three. There may even be a fourth.
2. What exactly is it about and who was it
written for? The book is about a
young research technician ( Terrance Newton Tupnic) who
accidentally activates alien technology from the Roswell crash.
It alters him genetically in order for that device function after bonding
physically with him. To call the device “smart” is far past an
understatement. Tupnic learns that he can travel in time and into other
dimensions by trial and error. As he gains power sources he expands his
travels and control over the reality he chooses to live in. The government
agency A.R.G.O hunts him and his associates in order to find out how to use the
technology they can’t seem to make function. The book was written
for my family. I never thought it would be the great American novel but hoped
it would be a dime store paperback that might make retirement a tiny bit better.
3. What do you hope readers will
get out of reading your book? I hope they get a smile and be entertained. I also hope
that they get a moment away from daily life and enjoy the story.
4. How did you decide on your
book’s title and cover design? The title came to me on my way to work one night like
several things related to design and storyline. It would be a seed that I would
develop over a few days. The title started out as just Time Trials. I would
print what I wrote each session and put it in a binder. One that I had been
given at work and it was for unit H333 so I added it to the title. The cover
started with my reading news releases about the latest space news and looking
at the photos with the reports. I liked the spiral galaxy and the thought was
that Tupnic was spiraling out of control into space. That was the basic
idea. A few other story related pictures were added.
5. What advice or words of wisdom do you have for
your fellow writers-other than run!? Run would be first! Do not think this is easy in any way. Be
sceptical of everyone and everything. There are more scams out there that there
are people that will help in any way. Being published is just that your book is
for sale and only for sale. Never think published means sales.
6. What trends in the book world do you see–and
where do you think the book publishing industry is heading? While I am not very well informed I see
the industry heading more to a social media type industry. There seems to be
little way to get a book published by the large companies but there is among
all the scams some legitimate possibilities for success. I have had a few that
I think will generate sales once I start taking advantage of them.
7. Were there experiences in
your personal life or career that came in handy when writing this book? A lifetime love of science fiction to start
with. A thirst for that story that makes you go wow at the end and
makes you want more. Being fortunate enough to have a good boring job that
allowed me to think about more than just the job. Allowing my mind to wonder.
Being blessed with a wonderful supportive family that allowed me to spend an
enormous amount of time on this project with all its failures.
8. How do you describe your writing style? Which
writers or books is your writing similar to? My two favorite authors are Edmond
Hamilton and Clive Cussler. As a child I read most of the Captain Future series
and that sold me on science fiction. I try to write in a similar style as
Hamilton. I like the story to be simple and clean but still sort of twisted so
as to be unpredictable. Cussler keeps the plot interesting with twists and
unforeseen turns but I choose not to try to write like him but try to be
unpredictable.
9. What challenges did you overcome in writing
this book? I have been
writing but not completing books since I was in elementary school.
Finishing anything is the hardest part of any task whatever it is. Finding the
time to simply write was a challenge. Developing the mindset to create an
original idea was harder. And of course, all the things life throws at you when
you are just trying to survive let alone do something extra. I think that is
the most difficult.
10. If people can buy or read one
book this week or month, why should it be yours? It is an easy, quick read
with a unique take on the Roswell crash and is entertaining.
About The Author: John Allyn was born in the mid-fifties on
the North side of Houston Texas. He had a normal childhood and started college.
His love of music took control of his life and for several years perused one of
his great passions. During this time, he found the love of his life and they
were soon married. With only local success in music, he entered the job market
and found a career in transportation management. The idea for Time Trials: H333
and the series is one that sprang from another of his passions, science
fiction. Writing was always part of his life from music, short stories, and
unpublished novels. The Time Trials novels is the result of seeking an
original path to successful publishing. John still lives in the Houston
area with his family. Please see for more info: (20+)
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