Interview with Dr. Gary M. O’Bireck, Author of Walla Beach: A Coming of Age Story

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Walla Beach: A Coming of Age Story?

There really isn’t a story behind the story since the plot is a true story that happened to me during my youth. After discussing the story with friends, I was encouraged to put it into book form so others could share in its excitement.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Walla Beach: A Coming of Age Story, what would they be?

“Born to be Wild” by Steppenwolf.

What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

True crime books interest me the most and my book has some of that flair.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Fragments of My Life by Henry J. Rychlicki.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

The concert in the sand.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

None yet…

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

Always be kind to others.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

Bikers are normal people who like to have fun.

Dr. Gary M. O’Bireck is the author of the new book Walla Beach: A Coming of Age Story

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