Love Beyond borders by Joshua Campbell is a Historical Fiction Novel, and we had the pleasure of speaking with the author for our blog. Check out this fantastic author and follow them for more amazing stories.
My name is Joshua. Married and father of six children from four months to nine years. I am also a Historical-Fiction author, with my debut novel out now on Amazon, about a Union Soldier returning to the family homestead in Colorado from the Civil War in later 1865. I am starting my career a little later in life than I should have, but I think I may have more to offer it now than I may have before, and now aim to give it all I can. I am a History buff, and so my kids are growing up exposed to documentaries and conversations surrounding history 😉
When did you start writing?
Been doing so, on and off, most of my life, but more formally since 2015.
What was it like growing up?
I am from Canada, and we moved across the country several times, so I got used to adjusting to new surroundings.
How was your early life?
Had various experiences between moving around, having farm animals at one point, and new kids around when my parents foster care.
What has been the biggest influence in your career?
My wife and her inspiration.
Tell us about your newest release.
It’s about a Union Soldier returning home from the Civil War, hoping for peace and normalcy, only to find family secrets that surface, delaying peace and tranquility while he and his family have to sort through it all.
Which book of yours would you call your favorite child?
The only one I have released so far – Love Beyond Borders
What inspired you to write this book?
My wife encouraged me to take my love of History and creative writing and combine them.
What are you usually found doing when you’re not writing?
Helping tend to our six children.
What does your writing space look like?
I’m usually at the dining room table to keep an ear and eye on the kids – especially if my wife is In our room to feed our 4-month-old.
If you wrote your autobiography, what would you name it?
“Off by a century” – as most of the time, I think I should have been in the 1800s…
How long did it take to write your novel, and what was your process?
A few months. Read and researched what I needed as I went. Then I did a 3 run edit before releasing…
Favorite reads?
Left Behind, Lord Of The Rings
Do you have any book recommendations?
Aside from my book, the previously mentioned titles and anything by Tony Riches.
What’s your next big project?
5-book series of a guy on a mission that has jumped through time and to various places.
Do you have any advice for aspiring authors?
Go for it – “Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” – Confucious. Don’t wait until everything’s perfect, start, and you can perfect things along the way… 😉
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