Interview with Alison Neuman

Alison Neuman is a writer, author, choreographer, and dance artist, who is passionate about sharing underrepresented voices. She holds a Bachelor’s of Applied Communications Degree, a diploma in Professional Writing, and a Master of Arts degree with a focus on Educational Studies.

WEBSITE & SOCIAL LINKS:

Website: www.alisonneuman.ca
Blog: http://www.alisonneuman.ca/blog/
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Alison_Neuman
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/alisonneuman.ca
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4375290.Alison_Neuman


About the Book

Fluffy, the cat, knew the minute she met Levi that he would become fast friends with the friendly mouse using a special wheelchair. In the third installment of their adventures, join Fluffy, Levi, and his family on their final leg of adventure to find their forever homes together.

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Can you tell us what your new book is about?

My new book, Home, explores the journey of memories and friendships as Fluffy brings her friend Levi and his family back to the safety of her family home.

Can you tell us a little about your main and supporting characters?

Fluffy, the cat is based on my mom’s childhood pet and my admiration for people who live through kindness but don’t compromise their individuality due to peer pressure. Levi is a mouse experiencing a disability and is the literary character I wished I had to identify when I was a child experiencing a disability.

Your book is located in the outdoors in Edmonton and the surrounding areas.  Can you tell us why you chose this location in particular?

Some advice I was given in my writing process was to include what I know and that is how I chose the locations. I chose the industrial field where the mouse family lives because I have seen vehicles parked on those properties. The warehouse was based on a place where a member of my family worked. The bus stop and the park were based on areas where I would go with my mom when I was a small child.

How long did it take you to write your book?

Home took me two months to write and a few weeks to edit.

What has been the most pivotal point of your writing life?

The most pivotal point of my writing life was the day when the first children’s book, Don’t Eat Family, in the Friends and Family Series was delivered, and I gave my mom a copy. Despite dementia stealing my mom’s words, the smile on her face, and her reaching out to grab and hold her copy of Don’t Eat Family communicated her love and appreciation.

What kind of advice would you give other children’s authors?

My advice for other children’s authors would be to read a lot of books in the genre and to spend time writing and rewriting your work. Also, if you have any children that can read your drafts and tell you what they think, that is always an excellent idea.