Straight Chatting from the Library: J.A. Boulet

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READ A CHARACTER INTERVIEW

Interview with Mike Kozak (supporting character in The Strong Within Us)

Who was the most influential person in your life?
That’s easy, my grandad, Nathan Olason.

Why?
He was always in my corner. He supported me no matter what I did. He taught me everything I know about weaponry and hunting. I found my passion in life because of Afi.

What does Afi mean?
Oh, sorry about that! Afi means grandad in Icelandic.

Are you Icelandic?
My grandad was full Icelandic but I am only one-quarter Icelandic, one-quarter Cree and half Ukrainian, but strangely enough, I look very similar to my grandad. The family put photographs side by side of when we were both teenagers and you couldn’t tell who was who. It’s uncanny.

You said earlier that you found your passion in life because of your grandad. What exactly is your passion in life?
Hunting and shooting mostly. Fishing is important to me as well but I have become an expert marksman/sniper because of my years of honing my skills at shooting, aiming, training and hunting. I am proud of this.

Okay, one of the last questions, Mike. What is your favourite book of all time?
Interesting question! In the early days of 1904 when I was just a kid, probably around 7 or 8 years old, I read The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter, of course. Who hasn’t read that?

As I got older, the book I remember the most and is my utmost favourite is Little Wars by H. G. Wells. The depictions of infantry and wars were something that greatly intrigued me at the time.

Finally, Mike, what is the most important thing in the world to you?
Family, definitely. I was raised with strong family values and I intend to pass those along to my children one day.

READ THE BLURB

A struggle. A war. The past. Would you recover?

Nathan Olason picks up the pieces of his life in 1893 and becomes a devoted father and grandfather. Except something from his past is holding him back.

His grandson, Mike grows up in a loving family with Nath almost raising him as his own. Mike develops a passion for hunting and guns, while his family supports him with trepid hearts as WWI looms.

Nath feels helpless to stop this dangerous chain of events, as Mike announces that he is joining the Great War. Armed and deadly, Mike hones his marksmanship skills to a perfection not seen in any other soldier. He is taken on a wild ride of following his passions, courage and gruesome fighting, arriving at Vimy Ridge, France for the fight of his life.

Nath fearing the worst, flees to a place that he thought was his salvation; an old weathered cottage that holds the key to his future.

Follow in the footsteps of heroes.

Be vulnerable.

Would you recover?

READ AN EXCERPT

She was a stunning woman with beautiful long black hair, shockingly rare blue eyes and tanned skin. She was captivating and absolutely gorgeous. Ivan thought that he didn’t have a chance until he found out that she lived down by the pier with her father. He bought fish from her father regularly, trading vegetables and grains some days. Every time Ivan visited the large fishery at the pier, he was always scanning the crowd for the beautiful blue-eyed fisherman girl. He found out that she was almost the same age as himself; she was 18, and he was 19. How she had managed to remain single was something beyond his stretch of knowledge. Maybe she was too beautiful, he thought. No man was courageous enough to approach her. Until this day, he thought.

Ivan straightened his tie and proceeded to the fishery. He ran his fingers through his hair, adjusting his cowlick. The pesky tuft of hair at his crown annoyed him greatly. It seemed to have a mind of its own, especially in tense situations; it would stick up like a fork in a haystack. Otherwise, he thought that he was quite a handsome fellow, standing at six feet tall, slim but fit, with dark blonde hair, a young uneven beard and captivating green eyes. Women looked at him often, so he knew that he was attractive, but he still felt unsure of himself some days, especially around stunning women like her. Ivan pulled the door to the fishery open, unconsciously licking his hand and smoothing down the cowlick again as he stepped inside.

MEET THE AUTHOR

J. A. Boulet is the passionate author of The Olason Chronicles, a historical saga of war, courage, love and strength. The Strong Within Us Book 2 was released on Amazon November 11, 2020. J. A. Boulet was born and raised in Western Canada as a first generation Canadian from European descent. Her father was enlisted with the Hungarian military and fought bravely during the Hungarian Revolution, changing sides to stand up for what he believed in. He was granted asylum in Canada and built his family here.

J. A. Boulet was born many years later, raised with strong morals and values, which she stands behind to this day. She started writing poetry at the age of five and progressed to short stories and novels. She has a keen interest in settlers, healing, family bonds and military history. J. A. Boulet writes with a spine-tingling realism like none other, grabbing your emotions and refusing to let go. The Strong Within Us Book 2 will be the book you’ve been waiting for.

She currently lives in Canada with her two teenaged sons and a crested gecko named Mossio.

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