Q&A WITH a local author, on his new book

Hometown: Malden

High School Graduation Year: 1969

Occupation: Asian business development consultant.

Favorite Authors: Elie Wiesel

Name of current book: Truman Black-Iron

Previous books: Ki Power: Healing Power at Your Finger Tips, 2006

Upcoming book: Necromancer-2012

Q When did you first begin to write?

A  The first time I ever write a story was in the first grade at the Linden School. I wrote a story called “Joe the Tooth”. But the first time I ever started writing a novel was when I lived in Japan. I wrote a novel in Japan because I was inspired by some terrible murders that were happening.  I wrote a book called the “Cookie Monster” based off the murders.

Q What is Truman Black-Iron about?

A  Truman Black-Iron is about a man on a journey searching for the things he should have been born with: freedom and a life that accompanies freedom. It’s about his legacy, the ability to see and how it’s used during times of despair and trial.  How consecutive generations of Truman Black-Iron’s have handled the same gift.

For more information about Truman Black-Iron, and Robert Blum can be found at www.avantgardenovels.webs.com. Truman Black-Iron is available through Amazon kindle, and will be available in August through Barnes & Noble Nook.  Paperback’s can be bought through the publisher at www.WhiskeyCreekPress.com