Gregory Sampson, published author of Rush Week and Tattered Flags, winner of two P.O.W. awards for young adult fiction, writes novels and short stories that feature young people is currently working on a new series. He draws inspiration from the young teens in Jacksonville, Florida that he teaches middle-school math and algebra. What would happen if we take one of these young, tough, urban street kids and put them into a completely different setting? How would he handle the challenges of learning how to survive? What friends would he find? Could he meet the challenge he is set? Will he conquer the rage that drives him?
Sampsongregory.com is the place to keep up with the progress of this new series as it takes shape and becomes available to the public. Gregory Sampson plans releases of his published books in e-format as well as other novels that now exist as manuscripts. You may also like his page on Facebook, Sampson Gregory, or follow @sampsongregory on Twitter.
A Brief Interview with Gregory Sampson:
Why do you write?
To tell good stories. Storytelling has been a part of human culture since the world began. It is more than entertainment. It helps us to make sense of the world that we live in.
Why do write for young adults?
As a former pastor and now school teacher, I work with young people each day. I write to inspire them, to help them imagine themselves as heroes in their own stories, and to think about what they believe and why.
Do you plan to continue publishing in traditional formats or in e-books?
I plan to convert existing works into e-formats and offer them through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other popular formats. As demand warrants, I will put books into print.
Do you have other writing interests?
I have a weakness for ghost stories. I also cherish a long-term desire to publish a Biblical theology.