1) Tell us a little bit about yourself. How did you get into writing?

I fell into writing as one falls into a lake, when they are stumbling drunk down a wooden dock looking at the stars. At first, I didn’t consider myself an author even though I have a #1 Amazon Best Selling Novel, but then I learned that writing is not what you do, but who you are. 

2) What inspired you to write your book?

I wrote this book in San Quentin when I was there for something I didn’t do, so I was very inspired. It’s a novel made of blood, sweat, and too many tears.

3) What theme or message do you hope readers will take away from your book?

I want the readers to realize the justice system has now become latent with corruption. It purposefully hurts people and pretends like it is rehabilitating. But most importantly, I want people to see the power of the human spirit.

4) What drew you into this particular genre?

I had no idea narrative non-fiction was even a thing until I wrote it. Oh well.

5) What social media site has been the most helpful in developing your readership?

I don’t do social media, but my book, Infectious Injustice, in just one month, became the #1 Amazon Best Seller in 3 languages across eight categories!

-Law Ethics & Professional Responsibility

-Society & Social Sciences in Spanish

-Criminal Procedure

-Law Procedure & Litigation

-Law in Spanish

-Law in French

-eBooks in Other Languages

-Alternative Dispute Resolution

I’m so grateful for the response from the community and reviewers. 

6) What advice would you give to aspiring or just starting authors out there?

Do not write for anyone other than yourself, or your art turns into a floppy mush puddle of mutated words and sentences. Also, write something you would like to read.

7) What does the future hold in store for you? Any new books/projects on the horizon?

I’m writing a new book, Abyss of Tyranny, the second part which will come out next year

About the Author

Justin Cook was born in Nevada. He’s a technical architect who has worked at the most prestigious companies and holds over fifty technical certifications, including top-tier status among the technical community worldwide. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Spanish literature, a master’s in information systems, and is pursuing a PhD in information systems. He also taught at a college in Nevada and was a faculty member in the information technology department. He is a marathon runner who has also stupidly run with the bulls in Pamplona, twice. He speaks four languages, which he developed while living abroad in Spain, France, and Germany. He has traveled to over thirty countries, which translates to he doesn’t know how to save money. He enjoys teaching Kenpo, where he holds a black belt, playing piano, snowboarding, and hiking. He is much better at being divorced than he was at being married. He is a father of rambunctious kids who enjoy reminding him that he is no longer cool and is gaining weight. He now lives in a house free of bars that is made for naps, reading books, and drinking too much coffee. Most days, you will find him lounging in his Kirkland sweats from Costco, writing, where he transports readers to a place where bold heroes have endearing flaws, as he broadly addresses the human experience. The swashbuckling action-adventure Infectious Injustice is his first novel.

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