Tuesday, October 8, 2019

5 Things You Might Not Know About Witches Protection Program by Michael Okon @IAmMichaelOkon #5Things

by thewriterslife on October 08, 2019

Michael Okon is an award-winning and best-selling author of multiple genres including paranormal, thriller, horror, action/adventure and self-help. He graduated from Long Island University with a degree in English, and then later received his MBA in business and finance. Coming from a family of writers, he has storytelling in his DNA. Michael has been writing from as far back as he can remember, his inspiration being his love for films and their impact on his life. From the time he saw The Goonies, he was hooked on the idea of entertaining people through unforgettable characters.
Michael is a lifelong movie buff, a music playlist aficionado, and a sucker for self-help books. He lives on the North Shore of Long Island with his wife and children.

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5 Things You Might Not Know About Witches Protection Program

1. I came up with the name Witches Protection Program while…er…in the bathrooom. I was reading a magazine and a caption said Wetless Protection Program, and I thought it said Witches Protection Program. I thought to myself, what an amazing idea – a secret government that protects witches. Then it hit me like a ton of bricks. I started writing the story that night.

2. Witches Protection Program was first self-published and became my best-selling book. Fast forward 5 years later, and now Witches is published with the wonderful team at WordFire Press.

3. My film agent loved the book so much, she asked me to rewrite the original screenplay which took an entire year. It was about 16 drafts.

4. The screenplay and the book are VERY different, but the character names and storyline are pretty much the same.

5. I have two meetings next week (Not joking at all), with two major production companies who are interested in turning Witches Protection Program into either a TV series or movie. Looking forward to seeing what happens!

About the Book

Title: WITCHES PROTECTION PROGRAM
Author: Michael Okon
Publisher: WordFire Press
Pages: 200
Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy

Wes Rockville, a disgraced law-enforcement agent, gets one last chance to prove himself and save his career when he’s reassigned to a 232-year-old secret government organization.
The Witches Protection Program.
His first assignment: uncover a billion-dollar cosmetics company’s diabolical plan to use witchcraft for global domination, while protecting its heiress Morgan Pendragon from her aunt’s evil deeds. Reluctantly paired with veteran witch protector, Alastair Verne, Wes must learn to believe in witches…and believe in himself.
Filled with adventure and suspense, Michael Okon creates a rousing, tongue-in-cheek alternate reality where witches cast spells and wreak havoc in modern-day New York City.

Praise:

“Witches Protection Program is a great summer choice, ideal for beach or poolside reading, and with elements of romance, action, crime, and fantasy, there’s a little something for everyone to enjoy.”—Foreword Reviews

“…mixes predictable elements–corporate intrigue, sexy witches, cat familiars, car chases, family secrets, and steampunk weaponry–into an enjoyable story.’—Publisher’s Weekly

“Cleverly offbeat, often cheeky, and loads of fun.”—Kirkus

“WITCHES PROTECTION PROGRAM is a fun and quick read, and the out-of-the-norm narrative choices make the novel feel like something wonderfully subversive.” – IndieReader

“Witches Protection Program is a unique gem, one that’s fast-paced with twists, action, and fun characters.” – Reviewed by Liz Konkel for Readers’ Favorite, Five Star Review

“Witches Protection Program will hook you if not for the action, then the romance and if not for the romance, then the sheer humor, what with its funny dialogue.” – Liezl Ruiz, NetGalley Reviewer