Ask the Author: R.J. Hogarth
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R.J. Hogarth
Signs of Life , Ricard Sole & Brian Goodwin , The Biology of Belief - Bruce Lipton, Reinventing the Sacred - Stuart Kauffman, God the Evidence, Patrick Glynn, The Science Delusion , Rupert Sheldrake, The Great Mathematical Problems, Ian Stewart , A God that could be real, Nancy Abrams, The Forbidden Universe, Lynn Picknett and Clive Prince
R.J. Hogarth
Elizabeth and 'Mr Darcy' in Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (Mr Darcy had a first name - Fitzwilliam - but the setting of the story calls for surnames). Why this couple? It is a classic story of character arc, contrasts, contradictions, morals, betrayal and 'all is not what it seems' - the evolution of emotions of the main characters riding on the stormy circumstances is tantalizing leading to the couple realizing their love for each other - unleashed - in a classic crescendo of an ending. If people are grappling for the meaning of life this story transcends the materialism of the times giving us a possible glimpse at that meaning.
R.J. Hogarth
To read as many different genres of books as your time permits and observe the different styles and story lines of writers. Make a study of it and then compare what you observe with your life experiences. As an exercise, watch movies to study the plot structure and characterization to assess it critically for yourself. Once you find yourself having insights into great characters and great plots you can then begin writing short stories about themes you are passionate about using your life experiences to bring reality to your writing. Develop your own unique style to your writing. Then show your work to people qualified to give you an opinion of your work so you can assess your own ability before attempting to write a book. From that point the many publishing books and magazines available provide ample guidance as to the next steps involved. Perseverance and passion are necessary companions in what can be a lonely pursuit. Good luck!
R.J. Hogarth
You have freedom of ideas to create what you want. Writing gives you a skill to recognize great stories and interesting characters so you become eager to fulfill this skill in your own book and see it work. If you can weave philosophy with fiction as I have done with my current book it is even more exciting because the characters now have purpose beyond the book. Finally, it is most gratifying when readers enjoy your book because you know you have succeeded to make someone happy and perhaps given answers he or she may have been looking for.
R.J. Hogarth
I do believe you have to be in the right mood to be creative and for new ideas to come to you so that when you come to write you already have some concepts developed. If I am having writers block I would first define the 'roadblock' to be solved and then sleep on it - as the mind does wonderful things given time.
R.J. Hogarth
You will see on my web site a rich collection of philosophy, science and mathematics as background to the current book. The book links to so many interesting topics including the many blogs that I have written this year. I am pursuing my next blog to support the launch of my just released book. (See www.dusttodna.com )
R.J. Hogarth
I have a vivid imagination for both stories and new concepts and enjoy the challenge of transforming these to print.
R.J. Hogarth
When I saw the battleground between believers and non believers in God exemplified in debates and books from prominent scientists contrasted (with their rejection of the topic being taught at school) I realized there were substantial gaps in the debate which I could fill through a work of fiction.
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