Author Spotlight 2021
Author Spotlight
2021 Mr. James Cipollina
Hi, I am James Cipollina and the Author of
The Eyedroids. Which was self-published in 2011 and is for sale on all online
retailers. I have a second book The Adventures of Sammie the snail. Which is
not published yet but finished. I also have a third book, The Adventures
of Charlie the crumb. Which is still in the works. I never went to college for
writing or illustration. But come from a long line of artists. My Father and
mother and older brother are all amazing artists. I kind of became a children's
book author by accident. I have always been able to draw and I happen to draw a
picture for a little kid I knew. Well, that was the start of The Eyedroids.
That first picture is in the book as the King who is exploring under
water. The Eyedroids are like aliens that live in another world. It is
about studying hard and their lives. My experience was a learning one. I
had never published a book before but found it interesting and exciting. Which
lead me to continue to make Children's books. I have two brothers that I am close
with. I am also married to my wife Ricky and currently live in Bellmore NY. I
am constantly drawing and coloring with color pencils. I have a comic strip
which is called Bite Me. Which is satie on pop culture. I am also an Actor and standup
comedian I have been working the club scene in Manhattan for 10 years. You can
find my comedy on youtube under James Cipollina. I have been in four off
Broadway plays. The last one I produced and directed. I also have a talk show
on youtube under James Cipollina The Loft. Thank you.
Questions
1.
Who inspired you to become an author/ illustrator? Please explain.
2.
Why did you want to get involved in the Children book
industry?
3.
How long did it take for your book to be published and
available to everyone?
4.
What was the inspiration beyond your book?
5.
Please talk about the publishing process you went through.
6.
What are your favorite books and why?
7.
If you can have tea with any famous figure in history who
would that be?
8.
Do you have other books you have written?
9.
What kind of future do you believe the book industry has?
10. Are you working on any
new projects right now or soon?
11. What kind of advice
would you give for inspirational writers and illustrators?
12. Please share any last
thoughts with our audiences.
Answers
1 My father and mother and older brother all
encouraged me.
2 my cartoons were perfect for children and I wanted
to entertain them.
3 My first book from start to when it was published
took eight years.
4 I have always been inspired by the Art's. I have
always appreciated all the Art's and Children's books.
5 I self-published my book. It had to be converted
from drawings on paper and story to be digital. One I did that through Microsoft
publishing I sent it to my publisher Author House.
6 My favorite books are choosing your own and Dr. Seuss.
The illustration's in Dr. Seuss were very inspirational to me as a child.
7 I
could have tea with any famous figure from history it would Abraham Lincoln.
8 I have my second book The Adventures of Sammie the
snail and I am still working on my third book The Adventures of Charlie the
crumb.
9 I think the book industry will continue to thrive.
Even with all the digital things out there. There is nothing like turning the
pages of a book.
10 I am working on two new projects right now. Bite
Me which is a satire comic strip on Pop culture. Also, The Adventurous tales of
Arthur Angel which is a comic strip about a Superhero who is also handicapped.
11 As a children's book author it is always
important to check with your inner child. If you inner child and gut says it is
good, then go with it.
12 I have been doing children's books and children
based comic strips for almost 20 years. I find it a privilege and a labor of
love. I continue to find inspiration in writing and illustration for
children.
Thank you, David, for everything and wanting
to know about me.
Thank you, James.
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