Interview with Sky Rota

Author of The Gen Z Answer Key for Business

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

I live in Cherry Hill New Jersey

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

I am only 15 and wrote my first book when I was 10, so not much traveling. at that time is was just a kid trying to be a kid in 4th grade..

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

My first book, “Look Mom, I’m the Dumest One in My Clas! One Boy’s Dyslexic Journey” was the story of my dyslexic discovery & the events that transpired in my school after my dyslexia & adhd diagnosis. My mother recorded my struggle as a 9 year old boy being bullied by his 2 classroom teachers and then having my school expel me because they didn’t get my learning style. I needed to get my story off my chest so I could begin to heal & realized my story could help so many people who struggle with being different.

How would you describe your books to first time readers?

My books are my own first hand experiences & opinions. I give insight into how it is to be dyslexic & have adhd not only in school but in life. I wanted this to be a tool to help others understand that not everyone learns the same and that it is ok to be different. I give first hand expertise about my generation & our ideas & struggles.

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

I feel everyone can benefit from my books. Families, businesses, brands, school. My books are educational tools.

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

I learned how many people my books can help & have helped. Schools & psychologist have included my books in their reading arsenals & use them as tools to help & h set stand kids like me.

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

I would love to reach a world wide audience as my books can help everyone!

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

Getting my book past the school systems bureaucracy.

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

I have no problem making real emotional connections with my readers.

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

Amazon! It’s almost impossible to get noticed on that platform!

When do you think you will write your next book?

I am currently working on my 3rd book that focuses on the Super Power of Autism.

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

I had a publisher for my past 2 books.