Ask the Author: Jeremiah Beck
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Jeremiah Beck
complain about it, procrastinate, and not write.
Jeremiah Beck
I'm not sure. If I figured that out, I would get inspired every day!
Jeremiah Beck
In 1998, I first read about "hyperthymesia" - now referred to as HSAM, or "hyper superior autobiographical memory" - which directly led to the creation of my main character Jeremy Peoples in the novel "Recollection." From there, I found inspiration in real life circumstances, movies and my own imagination. However, I'd be remiss if I didn't acknowledge that "A Prayer for Owen Meaney" was a huge thematic influence, along with Pink Floyd and the movie "Talk Radio."
Jeremiah Beck
that feeling that comes when you have absolutely nailed a scene, or a snippet of dialogue, or had a creative idea for another story ... so many great things. I think for me, so far, it's been holding my debut novel "Recollection" in my hand for the first time.
Jeremiah Beck
Stay true to your vision for your story, but be humble enough to accept advice, and thoughtful enough to decide when to hold firm and when to make changes. Also: you will make mistakes. It's not the end of the world, even though it will feel like it when publishing for the first time. Oh, and hire a professional editor. It is absolutely worth it.
Jeremiah Beck
I'm writing a novel entitled "Going South." It's a suspense thriller that takes place in New Orleans.
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