Liberian Literary Magazine
Author Interview 3
SPOTLIGHT AUTHOR
KEVIN ZIMMERMAN is a
decorated veteran
Kevin Zimmerman
Thank you for taking this
time with us, we appreciate
it. Let us kick off by you
telling us a little about youchildhood,
education,
upbringing etc.
I was born in 1960, in
Toledo, OH, raised during
the civil rights movement. I
dropped out of college
after my freshman year and
joined the U.S. Army so I
could support and raise my
newly born daughter. Prior
to departing for a career in
the U.S. Army, my father
made me promise him that
I would not leave the
military until after I could
retire from it. My career
lead me into two notable
deployments that were
noted in my book. Noting
those things resulted in the
book being accepted into
the
archives
of
the
Department of the Army's
Medical Museum and the
Smithsonian
Institution's
National Museum of African
American
History
and
Culture, making me a
permanent part of both US
military and American
history.
Promoting Liberian Literature, Arts and Culture
2) Why writing?
I wrote for two reasons. 1.
The economy was in a
downward spiral at the
time the book was being
written and I believed that
it would provide so hope
and inspiration. 2. I believe
that by writing a book you
provide a way for your
name to live well beyond
your lifespan.
3) What books have most
influenced
your
life/career most?
The Holy Bible and The
Richest Man That Ever
Lived by Steven K Scott.
4) How do you approach
your work?
Very methodically. By
doing so I believe I bring
the best I have to offer
which end turn results in
positive outcomes.
5) What themes do you
find yourself continuously
exploring in your work?
Faith based themes. I am a
firm believer that as one
believes, he lives.
6) Tell us a little about
your book[s]- storyline,
characters,
themes,
inspiration etc.
My book A Time For
Everything;
The
Kevin
Zimmerman Story is a book
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about how God took an
ordinary person and did
some extraordinary things.
It covers my life from
childhood through two
significant
military
deployments. I have been
repeatedly informed that
inspiration is gain by a
variety of people who have
read it because they
understand
too
that
greatness
lies
within
themselves as well.
7) What inspired you to
write this title or how did
you come up with the
storyline?
One night while watching
television a question was
asked "Does God still work
miracles like He did during
biblical times?" By telling
my own story I knew that I
may not be able to
persuade anyone to believe
one way or another, but my
story would certainly make
it difficult for the reader to
rule
out
divine
intervention.
8) Is there a message in
your book that you want
your readers to grasp?
Yes. My message is that I
believe the answer to the
question is yes. God still
works miracles today as he
did during biblical times.
9) Is there anything else
you would like readers to
know about your book?