Ask the Author: Derick Parsons
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Derick Parsons
Hi Jim, glad you enjoyed them. Yes, there is another on the way, though it won't be out until the new year. I have another book out under the name Charles Joseph called Somali Dawn. It's not a detective but you might like to check it out.
Derick Parsons
It's based on something that happened in Jack's past, and concerns his only surviving family.
Derick Parsons
All writers are dreamers; sometimes the daydreams stay with you, and grow and grow, until finally you write them down.
Derick Parsons
I've been mulling over the third instalment in my Jack O'Neill series and have just started working on it.
Derick Parsons
Only do it if you absolutely must. As a career choice it must be the worst thing you can do, and unbelievably difficult. If you're doing it for wealth or fame you're wasting your time and deluding yourself; only one writer in ten million makes anything from it. The only reward writing gives is the pleasure you obtain from doing it.
Derick Parsons
To paraphrase Terry Pratchett; it's indoor work with no heavy lifting. Being a writer wasn't a conscious choice for me; I've simply been one since I learned to read.
Derick Parsons
I avoid writing! Seriously, the only way is to just force yourself to keep going until something comes out. I'd rather wait for inspiration, when writing is exciting and the words pour out, but if you do it can be a long wait.
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