Writer Identify:

Kathryn J Hardy

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E-book Title:

Johnny and Jazzbo: A True Story

Publication Date:

Authentic: 02/02/22 /Revised: 08/20/25

Writer:

Authentic: Archway
Revised: Prime Publishing

What’s your e book about?

It is a gripping story that hits like a southern summer season storm as you dive into the 1960’s controversies of Atlanta, Georgia the place two younger males of reverse coloration discover themselves defying the chances and tackling the uncooked chaos of hate and greed.

What impressed you to put in writing your e book?

I personally met the 2 foremost characters, Dr. Johnny Savage and Otis Ikner, 25 years in the past sitting on the banks of the Choctawhatchee River and commenced listening to the outrageous true tales of their experiences collectively whereas preventing for the rights of American’s each black and white in Atlanta, Georgia. Loss of life threats, close to loss of life experiences, a want to achieve success and defining relationships introduced these two unlikely males collectively making an affect on lives throughout the south. Their story was so profound and politically charged, that I knew it needed to be advised and shared with America.

Are you able to describe your writing course of? How did you get your e book written and the way lengthy did it take?

As soon as I began listening to Johnny and Otis’ tales, I like many others discovered ourselves hungry for extra of their experiences throughout this era of their lives. I started recording their tales, then going again and listening to the recordings. Sooner or later it hit me like a ton of bricks! This was a e book of nice substance sharing a deep which means that provides vital worth in at this time’s world. I devoted ten years to scripting this profound and impactful e book stuffed with hazard, journey, even homicide, drama, and consider it or not, comedy and romance.

What was your publishing course of like? How did you publish your e book and the way lengthy did it take?

In 2022 I began out with Archway Publishing Firm who provided many providers which included modifying, authorized recommendation, advertising and naturally the printing of the e book which took roughly one yr. I used to be happy general with the method; nonetheless, there have been a number of typographical errors that was going to value greater than I believed it ought to to make the corrections. I discovered Archway a big firm with a big turnover in staff leaving me working with totally different folks which led to a sense of being misplaced within the crowd. This yr, in 2025 I turned to Prime Publishing. For me, this firm provided extra when it got here to revising my e book with corrections made. In addition they provided a greater advertising technique which included the revamping of my web site and a number of postings on social media.

How do you hope your e book impacts the world?

That is one e book, one journey and a lifetime of classes that might have taken place anyplace, anytime on the earth. This highly effective true story is common in that it reveals how the spirit of humanity and true friendships can rise above adversity and educate the deep which means of compassion, love, friendship, and respect for folks of all colours and walks of life.

Are there any folks and/or books which have impressed you alongside your journey?

My best inspiration was having the privilege to work with Dr. Johnny Savage who’s now 91 years previous, and the late, Otis Ikner who handed away on April 10, 2022, proper after the e book JOHNNY AND JAZZBO was revealed. I inform everybody that I’m simply the messenger. Johnny and Otis lived to inform the story of braveness, survival and triumph. I suppose there are three books that I can say did have an effect for me. In a roundabout way they have been the encouragement I wanted to maintain writing my e book. The three books are, “The Assist”, “The Butler”, and “The Inexperienced E-book”. As a matter of truth, I’ve had a number of e book membership teams inform me that JOHNNY AND JAZZBO is The Assist, The Butler and The Inexperienced E-book on steroids!

What’s subsequent for you?

Effectively, I’m proud to announce that my e book JOHNNY AND JAZZBO just lately received an Worldwide Impression E-book Award within the non-fiction division. And I’m now working with a film producer in L.A. on a display screen play. My first revealed e book TWELVE DAYS IN BOTSWANA was revealed in 2017. And now, with five-star evaluations and encouragement from so many readers, I’m excited to maneuver ahead with two extra books popping out quickly. The titles are, “A NIGHT AT CRACKER BARREL” AND “RIVER RUN.

What recommendation would you supply fellow authors who’re simply getting began?

By no means, by no means, quit. Don’t fear concerning the technical half at first and write out of your coronary heart. Once I write, I consider the story, and the which means behind the phrases. Then, I am going again and edit, edit, edit. Benefit from the journey!

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