Interview with Ben Schneider

Author of Realm Journey

Where are you from originally and where do you reside now?

I’m from Newcastle, Oklahoma. Now, I live in Las Vegas, Nevada.

If you currently reside somewhere besides where you were born, what’s the story that lead from there to here?

I joined the Air Force in 2003. In 2016, the Air Force needed me to move to Nellis Air Base by Las Vegas.

What made you decide to write and publish your first book?

After giving my first story, Chrome Mountain, many years of thought, I eventually felt it deserved better treatment than being confined to my brain.

How would you describe your books to first time readers?

Not only are my books suspenseful and exciting, but they also have the kind of humor, romance, and language that will not offend 99.9% of readers.

Who do you feel is most likely to connect with the topics you write about?

Anyone who believes manners, justice, and wise choices are very important.

What unexpected or surprising thing did you learn during the process of writing and publishing?

A good writer can never read too much. Also, I thought getting published would be the hardest part, but it’s not; it’s the marketing that’s toughest.

If you could, what advice would you give to your past self before embarking on this journey?

You’re not reading enough.

How many people would you ideally like to reach with your books?

At least 50 million.

What has been the biggest challenge and frustration during the process to date?

Finding a good marketing offer.

What’s your biggest strengths when it comes to book a) writing, b) publishing and c) marketing?

a) keeping each page of my stories interesting
b) knowing what design specifics I want
c) my graphic design experience

What’s your biggest weakness when it comes to book a) writing, b) publishing and c) marketing?

a) I need 2-4 hours just to finish one page
b) uncertain
c) finding time to market

When do you think you will write your next book?

I am currently working on my fifth book.

Are you self published or did you use a hybrid publisher, or a traditional publisher?

Self published