*As a young man I served in the
military Reserves. My infantry regiment was The Royal Winnipeg Rifles. Members
of my regiment have served in the present conflict in Afghanistan.
Do you have a favorite genre to read/write?
*I like historical fiction the
most. I write that the most and read it the most. Even with inspirational and
romantic elements added in it remains my favorite genre.
Do you have a nugget of writing advice that has completely changed how
you view writing?
*Go with every decent opportunity
even if no money is involved or you’re being asked to write in a genre you’re
not used to. I never thought I’d try Amish fiction but it has opened a lot of
doors for me. I published with many groups who had no money to offer me but
every story I published gained me more of an audience and readership.
5 things you love?
*Dogs and cats and horses and wild
animals like deer and elk and cougar and wolves.
*Wilderness hiking and wilderness
camping.
*Nordic or cross-country skiing.
*A book, a fire, a comfortable
chair, a pipe.
*The family in one room and doing
a game or watching a show together.
What novel have you recently read that has stood out to you that both
teens and adults will find enjoyment in?
Yes, Bruce
Olson’s Bruchko which, even though it’s a true story, reads like a
fast-paced novel. I highly recommend it.
Places for readers to learn more about you?
www.murraypura.com (my website)
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4120927.Murray_Pura (Goodreads author page)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Murray-Pura-Writing/125082457581805?ref=hl (Facebook author page)
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Thanks for inviting me!
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Love to win AN AMISH FAMILY CHRISTMAS! I also love to have the whole family in the same room-chattering, playing games, watching a movie, and eating! Happy New Year! and thanks for the great books you write. sharon, wileygreen1(at)yahoo(dot)com
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Thanks for introducing me to an author's work that I haven't read yet. I really appreciate the advice he gives in this interview.
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I tried to enter the giveaway for Murray Pura Christmas book, but it would not go through, can you please help?
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Wonderful interview, Murray and Casey!
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