You Can Do Anything by Danni Maynard

 Please welcome Danni Maynard author of You Can Do Anything

Danni Maynard will be awarding a $15 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

You Can Do Anything

by Danni Maynard

 

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GENRE: Children's

 

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INTERVIEW:

1. What or who inspired you to start writing?

My daughter inspired me I suppose you could say, to write my book. She is four years old and as many young girls do, looks up to me to be like me. At this point she sees me do my makeup and my hair and she wants to do so as well. But soon she will notice my work ethic, my passion and motivation for all things aviation. All I ask for my kids regarding their career is that they’re passionate. I’ve even noted passion in their father of late regarding his career. He’s currently a successful Military Lawyer, but is showing interest in changing into the medical field and becoming a Doctor. That in itself is not the interesting part. As a lawyer he goes about his day doing the same old work he’s done for year. However now, his face lights up when he talks about the training required to be a Doctor and he could go about transferring. I love seeing the passion in people. He doesn’t have to give up being a lawyer; he can be that too as well as being a Doctor which is the message my book delivers. 

2. What elements are necessary components for this genre?

Being a children’s book the necessary components are illustrations and rhyming sentences. Children learn from repetitive and rhyming words I’ve learnt. I’ve also been told the most important part of the book is the illustrations. 

3. How did you come up with your idea for your novel?

It was only after searching online for a book that would inspire my daughter to think big, be creative and demonstrate non- gender stereotype roles. Times have changed. I couldn’t find such a book. So I decided to write it.

4. What expertise did you bring to your writing?

I don’t have expertise in in writing however I do in the topic I wrote about. I work as an aviation safety specialist for the Australian Air Force, I supervise research within aviation for two universities, I’m currently doing a PhD and I am also a pilot continuously upskilling to obtain the next pilots license AND I’m a mum of three amazing children. 

 
5. What would you want your readers to know about you that might not be in your bio?

My bio doesn’t discuss my upbringing. I grew up with a single mum who had two children, me and my younger brother. We weren’t well off at all and often would get our clothes from charity stores. My mum was a strong, courageous woman and studied, worked and looked after my brother and I without owning a car. She’d catch three buses just to get into university. My mum’s effort paid off when she bought our housing commission home (Government owned) and then went onto buying four more properties throughout my teenage years. My brother and I didn’t feel we missed out on much, which is a credit to our mum as we didn’t have much. I want my children to know her story and understand that although they have many more advantages in life than I had, they need to appreciate it and make the most of their lives.

6. As far as your writing goes, what are your future plans?

I’m not sure if I’ll write another book. I’ve enjoyed the process; however I have a PhD to finish first. It doesn’t take much to distract and result in procrastination when it comes to research. So I try not thing about the possibilities of another book.

7. If you could be one of the characters from this book, who would it be and why?I would be the mum of the young girl. I am in a position to encourage and teach her children on all the possibilities and encourage passion.

10. When did you first decide to submit your work?Please tell us what or who encouraged you to take this big step? 

I started writing my book during lockdown because of Covid 19 in Melbourne Victoria. I submitted my book pretty much straight away expecting my editor to come back with essentially instructions for a rewrite. To my surprise, very little was changed. 

11. What is the best and worst advice you ever received? (regarding writing or publishing)

My worst advice was from a couple of people whom I told about the book I wished to write. They started overwhelming me and telling me it’s a big challenge. Lots of research is needed. Planning is required. It will take about two years. It nearly killed it for me. I don’t like being overwhelmed, rather just encouraged. I wasn’t deluded in thinking it’s easy, but I like to stay positive and enjoy what I do, otherwise I won’t do it.

12. Do you outline your books or just start writing?

I did outline my book. I had specific points I wanted to get across. I dot pointed those points and then came up with a rhyme for each point to ensure I didn’t forget any.

BLURB:

 

The most inspiring people in the world started with a dream that a lot of other people thought wasn't possible. By setting their minds to something and working hard, they proved that their dream was achievable. Dream big and be what you want to be.

 

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EXCERPT:

 

Last night I had a dream of all the things I could be: a pilot, a lawyer, and a captain at sea.

In my dream was my brother, he was there too. He was a dancer, a nurse and a vet at the zoo.

My mum told me, when Great-Grandma was small, boys only did boys things and girls couldn’t at all.

 

 

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

 

Danni Maynard grew up dreaming big and wanting to break the stereotype of what women were 'meant' to be. She is a lecturer in aviation, a pilot and is working towards her doctorate in, you guessed it, aviation. Danni is still dreaming and has turned her attention to encouraging young minds of today to dream along with her. She is a strong believer in supporting kids to pursue their passions no matter what the world tells them they can or cannot do.

 

She brings this passion to her daily life as a mother of three amazing children who are constantly reminded that they are allowed to imagine a life that encompasses fantasies, aspirations and ambitions. This attitude to life was shaped by her mum, who is a powerful and supportive role model in Danni's life and sculpted her to be an independent and strong-minded thinker. Danni also dedicates time to Women in Aviation – Australian Chapter to educate and inspire young girls about the fascinating industry that is aviation and the opportunities it presents to women.

 

CONNECT WITH DANNI MAYNARD

 

WEBSITE: https://dannimaynardbooks.com/ 

 

 

 

PURCHASE LINKS       

            

AMAZON.COM

https://amazon.com/dp/0228842018

            

BARNES & NOBLE

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/you-can-do-anything-danni-maynard/1139180888

            

BOOK DEPOSITORY

https://www.bookdepository.com/You-Can-Do-Anything-Danni-Maynard/9780228842019

 

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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION and RAFFLECOPTER CODE

 

Danni Maynard will be awarding a $15 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

 

http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/28e4345f3980