R.J. Gould's Blog

Why do I write what I do?

I love writing about people - delving deep into their thoughts and actions provides a wealth of material. Consider your own character, the complexity, mood swings and mix of rational and irrational behaviour. Next, think of the person closest to you, a partner, a relative, your best friend. Despite the feeling that you're on the same wave length, they are of course so very different to you. With billions of people out there, that’s a lot of material to choose from, with each person providing countless possibilities. Plot is essential, but for me the starting point is character. To date, the novels I've written have started with an idea sparked by an actual event which has set me off on a totally fictitious journey.