Mister Rainbow
Mister Rainbow
By Clancy Tucker Publisher Clancy Tucker PublishingISBN 9780646938943
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Published in Action & Adventure, Children's Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Teen Young Adult, War,Synopsis
Maddie and Toby love fishing, and live in a small mill town where people are dying from ‘Mill Flu’. Keen to catch the biggest rainbow trout ever, ‘Mister Rainbow’, they disobey orders, fish in the ‘Big Pool’ and find a recluse living in a shack in the bush. Maddie falls into the big pool and almost drowns, but is saved by the recluse. Maddie becomes ill, but Toby continues to fish and finds people pumping toxic waste into the Rainbow River. He contacts the Environment Protection Authority and the police, and investigations begin.
Toby learns that the old recluse is Colonel Bolt, a former soldier who was highly-decorated during the Vietnam War, and an amazing artist who sketches pictures of his war memories. The colonel collapses near his shack, Toby finds him and arranges his transport to hospital. Finding two war medals in his shack, Toby e-mails the army and tells them of the colonel’s plight. Will the army respond?
Maddie and Toby enter one of Colonel Bolt’s sketches in an art competition, selling Mister Rainbow’s Magic Bait at a local market to earn the entry fee. Then, Toby goes missing. Desperate to find her fishing partner, Maddie calls Colonel Bolt for help. Will they find Toby alive? Will the colonel win a prize in the art competition, and will they catch Mister Rainbow?
What is the Tag Line for your book? (A short description of your book in a sentence or two)
A novella about the environment, fishing and returned soldiers
Do you write full time or part time
Full time
How do you structure your day when you write
Get up and get into it.
Why do you write? (Example; For fun, to make extra money, a personal experience you want to share with the public)
I have always had a great imagination, and I find it easy to write. I guess it's a gift.
What are you working on right now / or your most recent work
Three novellas. Mister Rainbow is number two.
What inspired you to create this book
A love of fishing and a respect for returned soldiers.
What genre do you write in and why did you choose it
I write young adult fiction but,strangely, all of my books are enjoyed by folks from 8 to 80 years-of-age. I have had an extraordinary life, travelled the globe, lived in four countries, speak three languages and have seen many amazing things. Thus, I wanted to pass on my experiences in an entertaining way. However, I always have role models in my stories, and many young kids today do not have a good role model.
How much research did you do on your book? (If it applies)
None. It came easily, based on ten years of living in a wonderful town called Marysville.
How do you think you have evolved creatively from when you first started writing until now
Massively. Never enough hours in the day. I will never live long enough to write what is in my head.
What was the hardest thing about writing this book for you
Nothing. I loved it. I have always been involved in human rights and social justice, so it came easily.
What was the most rewarding
Keeping the action going, and tying everything together at the end.
If you had to start over, is there anything you would do different
No. It's been a hell of a journey.
How have you evolved from when you first started writing until now
Massively. I am now an award-winning author, poet and photographer.
Are you a planner type person, or do you prefer to dive right in when you write
I shoot from the hip and allow the story to take its own course.
How much dialogue do you have with your readers
A fair bit. I often receive reviews for my work.
Do they influence your writing
Not really. Their compliments help me to keep going.
Do you recommend being a part of a support groups to help you with your writing
Do anything that helps.
Do you work with an editor If so, how much input do they have
I have all of my works read by others and I respect their input.
Was there anyone in your past that you think influenced your writing
Maybe my grandfather.
Do you have any tips or useful resources on marketing
Sell your brand. This is a very tough gig.
How are you publishing this book? (Indie / self-published, traditional)
Self-published.
What are your thoughts on book series
I have a few on the go. Some books are ideal for a series, whilst others stand alone.
How long do you think a book should be? (Pages or words)
A story is a story. That's it. Do not pad out your stories. I have novels and novellas; some long and some short.
Do you have a strategy for finding reviewers
I have developed a group of fellow authors who love my work. They do reviews for me and are very honest.
What advice would you give to your younger self today
Relax. Life's short - use it - there is plenty to do.
What is your favorite book or film
Any by John Grisham or Lord Jeffrey Archer.
If you don’t already have one, do you have plans to have a book trailer and what are your thoughts on them overall
I've done about five but won't be doing any more.
What are you working on next
Magic Billie - book three in the Wiralee Series.
When you get frustrated, how do you deal with it
Get over it!
What advice would you give a writer that is just starting out
If you don't have the passion, don't bother. This is a tough business. Network, work seriously, get organised, maintain your own voice at all times, don't take yourself too seriously and be humble.
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