{"id":125077,"date":"2025-03-10T22:40:30","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T22:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/entertainment\/books\/qa-with-james-davis-author-of-scarlett-defender-of-the-universe-the-federation-of-childrens-book-groups\/"},"modified":"2025-03-10T22:40:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T22:40:30","slug":"qa-with-james-davis-author-of-scarlett-defender-of-the-universe-the-federation-of-childrens-book-groups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=125077","title":{"rendered":"Q&#038;A with James Davis, author of Scarlett, Defender of the Universe \u2013 The Federation of Children&#8217;s Book Groups"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>Meet Scarlet, Defender of the Universe by James Davis! After reading, we had some interesting questions for the author about this character and the story- check out his answer\u2019s below!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-21734\" src=\"https:\/\/fcbg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image004-196x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"196\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fcbg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image004-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/fcbg.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image004.jpg 318w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 196px) 100vw, 196px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Where did the idea for Scarlet and her story come from?<\/span><\/b><b\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_yiv2364193471msonormal\">It started as an idea about a zoo on a different planet, which I called Jo Peeper Intergalactic Zoo Keeper. Although I hadn\u2019t yet thought of the name, the Gunks were one of the creatures I imagined might be in the zoo. But I really wanted to write a book with series potential and was stuck in one storyline for the zoo. No writing is wasted writing though, as Jo could still be part of the Scarlet Universe.<\/p>\n<p><b>The story has some epic moments of hilarity and chaos- was it fun to create these?<\/b><b\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_yiv2364193471msonormal\">I\u2019ve never had so much fun writing, even when writing stand-up comedy. I love how silly I get to be. Previously, I enjoyed having written, but not particularly writing itself. Now I love both. I especially liked writing the end, as time is running out and it bounces between scenes. It felt very much like being in the flow, rather than wading through sludge.<\/p>\n<p><b>Jasper and Scarlet are an ideal balance of characters- was that the intention?<\/b><b\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_yiv2364193471msonormal\">That\u2019s a nice compliment \u2013 yes, absolutely. Once I\u2019d developed Scarlet\u2019s character in my mind: works hard, smart, sassy, tries to control all the variables, I knew I needed to offset that with someone more laissez-faire, exuberant and slightly clueless. I hope that both are loveable in their own way.<\/p>\n<p><b>You have left us on a bit of cliffhanger- will there be more defending of the universe from Scarlet?<\/b><b\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_yiv2364193471msonormal\">There will definitely be at least one more book. That much I can guarantee. Is it even better than the first one? I think so.<\/p>\n<p><b>How do you balance time for writing with family commitments?<\/b><b\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_yiv2364193471msonormal\">That reminds me of the old joke \u2013 what does it take to be an author? A partner with a full-time job. I am fortunate in that regard. My house responsibilities are full-time chef and part-time cleaner, so as long as my son is at school I have time to write. My wife published two novels whilst still working four days a week, but she has a live-in chef and cleaner.<\/p>\n<p><b>What types of books did you read as a child?<\/b><b\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_yiv2364193471msonormal\">I was really obsessed with Fantastic Mr Fox. I remember reading it over and over again. When I read it to my son for the first time, I couldn\u2019t believe how short it was. In my mind it was an epic story. I loved reading Asterix books too. I think the humour in them is excellent and my son is now addicted to them as well. I love discussing them with him.<\/p>\n<p><b>What tips might you offer for others wanting to write for children?<\/b><b\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Become famous first. I\u2019m joking. I don\u2019t feel truly qualified to be offering writing tips in that genre yet. But I can say what helped me. I focussed on writing for a single individual that I knew well, then I found other readers and got feedback. Filling your stories with humour and heart will always help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet Scarlet, Defender of the Universe by James Davis! After reading, we had some interesting questions for the author about this character and the story- check out his answer\u2019s below! \u00a0 Where did the idea for Scarlet and her story come from? 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