Careful What You Hear – Author Q&A

Synopsis – Careful What You Hear

After a surgical mix-up gave 13-year-old Noah Baker mind reading powers, he becomes a spy tasked with stopping the bad guys.

Ever since he accidentally got an experimental cochlear implant, Noah and his secret agent partner, Lena, have been going on secret missions for the government. Now, they’re in for a reward for all their hard work—Space Camp! But all is not as it seems. When Noah accidentally overhears thoughts that reveal a plot to steal top secret plans from nearby Redstone Arsenal, he must make a choice.

Author Bio

Award-winning author Helen Dunlap Newton is a veteran middle grade language arts teacher and a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Both Night of the Amber Moon and Do You Hear What I Hear? were finalists for the Oklahoma Book Award and received the Creative Women of Oklahoma Award. In addition to writing, she enjoys reading, music, and helping her husband care for backyard chickens and an energetic Australian shepherd in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Social Media Links – @newtonhelendunlap (Insta) and Helen Dunlap Newton (FB)

Giveaway

Giveaway to Win a $15 IndieBound e-gift card (to buy books with) (Open to US Only)

*Terms and Conditions –US entries welcome.  Please enter using the Rafflecopter box below.  The winner will be selected at random via Rafflecopter from all valid entries and will be notified by Twitter and/or email. If no response is received within 7 days then Rachel’s Random Resources reserves the right to select an alternative winner. Open to all entrants aged 18 or over.  Any personal data given as part of the competition entry is used for this purpose only and will not be shared with third parties, with the exception of the winners’ information. This will passed to the giveaway organizer and used only for fulfilment of the prize, after which time Rachel’s Random Resources will delete the data.  I am not responsible for dispatch or delivery of the prize.

http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/33c69494607/?

Author Q&A

How did you get into writing?

I felt the desire to write books for kids because of my love of stories. Books were precious to me as a kid, and I wanted to write stories that would be loved by kids. I didn’t become serious about writing until I became a teacher and heard several published authors speak about their books.

Is writing your full time job?

That was my intention but I also have a part-time job to help pay the bills.

Where did you come up with the idea for this book, Careful What You Hear?

The publishing world has been intent on publishing children’s books with diverse characters. I thought of the students I had in school and realized there are all kinds of diversity. I hadn’t noticed any books with a character who was deaf. Then I thought of the people I’ve known with cochlear implants. All of that evolved into the story of Noah who accidently received an experimental cochlear model and can hear thoughts.

Any other books planned?

Yes, DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR? is the first book with these characters. The sequel to that book is CAREFUL WHAT YOU HEAR. I’m working on the third and final book in this series.

Anything else you’d like the reader to know?

I love to hear from my readers. They can write a review on-line or contact me directly though my website.   helendunlapnewton.com