Right. Enough about me, let's meet our newest author interviewee. Today, we are speaking with Matthew C. Martino, author of Lets Fly.
-Thanks
for joining us today, Matthew. For starters, what do you want our readers to
know about your book, Lets Fly?MATTHEW: A pleasure, Lets Fly is not just another aviation book. I was looking to cut out the corporate and ‘geeky’ style that other aviation books approach by using a simple approach and using layman terms which make the book readable by pretty much anyone.
-This
isn’t the only book you’ve written, right?
MATTHEW: No it
isn’t. I also penned a book for aspiring business people which I dubbed Go For It. This one I wanted to aim
mainly at young people. The target market remains open to anyone who has an
interest in starting their own business.
-How
did your own life experiences/interests help in writing Lets Fly?
MATTHEW: When I
was a little boy in Africa I used to spot planes and then I moved on to
collecting model aircraft. once moving to the UK. My journey towards my first
flight really drove me to writing the book, as it seemed impossible at times.
-You
were born in Zimbabwe, eventually relocating to the U.K. Can you share with us
anything about your childhood and growing up in Africa?
MATTHEW: Growing
up in Africa obviously isn’t the best kick start, however I got good life
values including being polite, well-spoken and respectful and these are ethos I
can use in my day to day life. Also growing up in Zimbabwe made me able to use
the little that I can to get far.
-The
majority of our readers are new authors looking to make it big. Talk to us a
little about any roadblocks that you have encountered in the publishing world
and if there’s any advice that you can give to the rest of us.
MATTHEW: I think
the biggest roadblock will be proofreaders, editors and publishers telling you
your book is no good. Don’t let this get to you and although self-publishing is
an option, I would recommend you still send your manuscript out to publishers
as they will better your content. My other advice is to invest in marketing
your book.
-You’re
also an actor?
MATTHEW: I have
had a few moments in front of the camera but I now fancy my chances behind it.
-Are
you currently working on any new projects? What’s next for Matthew Martino?
MATTHEW: At the
moment I’ve been having a bit of a time out from producing films. I’m working
on forming a new arm of Lets Fly Academy which will retail pilot books and
equipment. I’m also in talks to back some film organizations for initiatives to
assist young filmmakers.
-Anything
else at all you’d like to share with us about Lets Fly or any of your other works?
MATTHEW: I would
like to ask any feedback or input regarding Lets
Fly, Lets Fly App and Lets Fly Academy, I made this trio to better life for
aspiring pilots and aviation geeks so I would like to know what information or
resources they would like me to add to make it more useful to them.
-Brief
teaser for Lets Fly:
Lets
Fly: ‘Get your wings
and let your career take-off’
-Where
can we buy Lets Fly?
MATTHEW: Lets Fly
is available on Amazon, Book Depository, Good Reads and other aviation book
stores.
Great stuff, Matthew. Looking forward to reading more from you and learning about how your life lead you to the skies. Thanks for sharing Lets Fly with all of us!
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