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Jonathan Emmett

Jonathan Emmett

Jonathan Emmett is a highly successful children's author and a talented paper-engineer. He worked as an architect before discovering that children's books were his true vocation. Jonathan lives in Nottingham with his wife and children.

Author Revealed:
Q. How would you describe your life in only 8 words?
A. Professional storyteller and fantasist, amateur neurosurgeon and astronaut.
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Jonathan Emmett Revealed
About Jonathan Emmett
  • What is your birthdate?:
    12/10
  • Previous occupations:
    Architect
  • Favorite job:
    Author
  • High school and/or college:
    School in Leicestershire, college in Nottingham
  • Favorite movie:
    Brazil
Revealing Questions
Q. How would you describe your life in only 8 words?
A. Professional storyteller and fantasist, amateur neurosurgeon and astronaut.
Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. He who hesitates is ... just hang on a moment ...
Q. What’s your greatest fear?
A. Climate Change and what it might mean for our children.
Q. What are your most overused words or phrases?
A. "Basically"
Q. What is your greatest achievement?
A. Single-handedly defending the Earth from alien invasion.
Q. What’s your greatest flaw?
A. A tendency to make things up.
Q. What’s your best quality?
A. A tendency to make things up.
Q. What trait is most noticeable about you?
A. A tendency to make things up.
Q. What’s your fantasy profession?
A. Rock Star
Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you?
A. Objectivity, Enthusiasm, Honesty
On Books and Writing
Q. Is there a book you love to reread?
A. Anything by Kurt Vonnegut
Q. Do you have one sentence of advice for new writers?
A. Always use the POINTY end of the pencil!