Hello book lovers! Today, Thomas Juarez drops by. He's the author of AWAKENING COCIJO, which is a metaphysical fiction novel. Please give him a warm welcome!
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Can you, for those who don't know you already, tell something about yourself and how you became an author?
I have always wanted to be an author. Always the wanderer, I decided to join the army and serve my country (I was brought up with a sense of service). After 21 years in the army, I continued to chase my tail a bit…but wondered could I, and even should I. About a decade ago I was reading an article about Benito Juarez and wow….he was Zapotec! I began studying a little on Mesoamerican cultures, especially the Zapotec. I put together an outline and let it gather virtual dust. About 18 months ago I got this crazy notion I could do it. Warming up, I read 11 books before deciding that I could and should give it a go. Please let me know what you think of my work.
What is something unique/quirky about you?
I’m silly enough to believe a smile can change the world.
What are some of your pet peeves?
Timeliness…must be on time!!!
Where were you born/grew up at?
I was born in Michigan. Being a military brat, I kind of grew up all over the place: El Paso, Texas; Colorado Springs, Colorado; England; and Wetumpka, Alabama. After moving a bunch more during my own military career, I retired and currently live in Sterling, Oklahoma.
If you knew you'd die tomorrow, how would you spend your last day?
Lazing around my house and admiring the beauty of the natural environment around me.
Who is your hero and why?
John Elway…sorry, some people idolize firemen, soldiers or politicians…I thought John Elway captured magic in a bottle when he played!
What are you passionate about these days?
I am a bit of a tree hugger, though not an activist. I believe we could, and should, make our planetary home a better place.
What do you do to unwind and relax?
Gardening or watching movies
Describe yourself in 5 words or less!
Hopelessly flawed
When did you first consider yourself a writer?
I haven’t yet, but I feel the need to be.
Do you have a favorite movie?
Braveheart
Which of your novels can you imagine made into a movie?
I think Awakening Cocijo would make a great movie!
As a writer, what would you choose as your mascot/avatar/spirit animal?
My favorite animal has always been the Giraffe because of their size and grace. My spirit animal is another matter altogether! I have a wild side, a goofy side, a playful side and a philosophical side. I fell in love with a fishing cat cub at the Oklahoma City Zoo last year; his name is Puddles. My spirit animal…definitely Puddles.
About the Author
Thomas (Tom) Juarez is a retired United States Army soldier with about twenty-one years of active federal service. Hailing from Wetumpka, Alabama, Tom currently enjoys his military retirement with his wife in Sterling, Oklahoma. 
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Author Links
Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/tom-juarez
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thomas.Juarez.A
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/thomas-juarez
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Thomas-Juarez/e/B07QP7N23L
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19104110.Thomas_Juarez
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