Could You Tell Us About Yourself?

My name is Dr. Oladapo. R. Osuntokun. I live and practice   in Scranton, Pennsylvania’s as one of the foremost psychiatrists.

I was born in Nigeria and emigrated to the USA many years ago.

Having trained as an orthopedic surgeon, by the time I got on the plane, I had an Epiphany. It was the voice of God gently instructing me about this impending mission.

The voice was reassuring but gently instructing me that I would no longer heal people with a “knife but the words. Fast forward till now, he uses the words in various ways, including his current mission as an Author, a Psychiatrist, and a Pastor.

I never   imagined I would become a Pastor but now, he is the Word of God Parish pastor in Luzerne, PA. A Pentecostal Spiritual filled Bible-based Church.

I am also a guest/ visiting Professor at Clark’s Summit University, where I have  taught African and World Religion since 2017 till  early 2020.

I am a board-certified pediatric and Adolescent Psychiatrist and also  a board-certified General and Adult Psychiatrist.

 I have been an Associate Professor of Psychiatric Medicine at the Geissinger College of Medicine in Scranton, Pa since 2007 and has won the Top Doctor award for the past several years.

I have been included in The Marquis “who is who in America”   as a biographical listee since last year.

What made you write your book (s) ? 

The entire book was my idea to bring Religion and Psychology/Psychiatry together. Many pastors and Priests offer counseling services without formal training in the subject. This book is an attempt to help people learn how to improve their lives based on the life and struggles of the protagonist. The Priest can use the straight-talking point to counsel their folks. The deal is to bring people back home to God. No other book illustrates how to achieve this plan more than the Ordained Demon, as it displays Religion and spiritual difficulties and still offers appropriate coping skills. 

What is the first book you remember reading ? 

This is my first book, the second is titled-“keys to the troubled soul” is scheduled to be released in the summer of 2023

What’s your favourite book? 

1. Devil on the Front Row, Seducing Spirits and Doctrines of Demons in the Modern Church.” by Ron Sutton.

2. Jesus and the Addict: Twelve Bible Studies for People Getting Free from Drugs by Dr. Pam Morrison.

3. Treasure Island bt Robert Louis Stevenson.

Who is your favourite author and why? 

Macbeth, Williams Shakespeare-Like the story, enjoy the way he goes about telling it using lofty terms, this makes it exciting

How many hours a day do you write? 

Variable.

What one thing would you give up to become a better writer? 

Time

What is the most difficult part of your artistic process? 

The editing and marketing, the writing is the easiest part of this.

If you could spend a day with another popular author, whom would you choose and why ? 

I will like to meet the author of Dante’s inferno-Dante Alighieri

What do you need in your writing space to help you stay focused? 

Silence

What’s your favourite writing snack or drink? 

Peanuts and Coffee

How do you celebrate when you finish your book? 

I take a long walk and a deep sleep.

Do you listen to music while you wrote your book (s) ? 

Nope

Where do you get your idea (s) for your book (s) ? 

From my dream

What is / was your writing process like? 

I completed the initial draft within a week during my 2021 vacation

Do you try more to be original or rather give readers what they want? 

Both

How did publishing your (first) book ? 

self Published through KDP

What kind of research do you do and how long do you spend researching before beginning a book? 

My research process is as needed. I keep writing and I check whatever needs to be rectified. I try not to include ideas of too many people in my book

How do you develop your plot and characters?  

Inspiration

What’s your favourite and least favourite part of publishing your book (s) ? 

The proof reading and editing was painfully boring and repetitive. The marketing part is a nuisance.

What part of the book was the most fun to write? 

The story/fiction part

 How did you come up with the title for your book (s) ? 

Spoke with my family and the first 2-3 people who read the manuscript along with my editor

Would you and your main character get along? 

Absolutely

If you could meet your characters, what would you say to them? 

I will tell Michael to repent, Paul not to disown his son and Beatrice she was too hard on Michael, her own son.

Which of the characters in your book (s) do you relate to the most and why? 

Michael, the protagonist

What is a significant way your book has changed since the first draft?

 I have changed the book cover once

How would you describe your book’s ideal reader? 

Religious/ those who seek more knowledge of Christ but also, fun/adventure loving, and ages are variable.

What did you edit out of your book (s) ? 

None

What was your hardest scene to write? 

The sex and the murder

How long did it take for you to write a book?  

A week, for the first draft and 3 months for the reviews

What do you hope your readers take away from your book (s) ? 

That–Our lives are all for God, and it has to be about Jesus Christ, and those close to God need to prayerfully watch their back because of Satan. He is not too far from them with his old tactics of using Temptation to manipulate and steal their anointment and Glory. Every Pastor-young or old, practicing Priest and every disciple of God, minister, or anyone in high places in the church or secular life must read this book. They all must understand that regardless of the situation. They must return to Christ..

What was the hardest part of writing your book (s) ?  

It’s tough to deal with Sleepless nights, after a hard day of work at the office.

Did you get some negative feedback on your book ? and if so how do you deal with that ? 

Yes, I just smiled and kept praying about it

How did you feel when you first published your book (s) ? Scared ? Excited ? Nervous ? 

Nervous and excited

Where can people who are interested in your book, buy your book ? 

Are you working on anything at the present you would like to share with your readers about? 

There is another book will be released at the end of the month titled-“Keys to the Troubled Soul”

After writing your book (s) what is your advice to people who want to become writers?

It’s a very competitive Industry, and with the Artificial Intelligence, it’s even tougher. If you’re Talented you will be more than okay, if you’re keenly interested you will be fantastic, just keep writing and let the chips fall where they may.

What are common traps for aspiring writers and have you faced any of them ?

Marketing is a headache and getting a traditional publisher can be a very selective series of events. Never quit your day job until you’re known, if you do this could be a trap

Do you read your book reviews? 

How do you deal with bad or good ones? I just pray about it and move on. I realize how I ‘am powerless about what is on the review. I put my energy back into writing.

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