The Author Interviews, Round 2: #4: Nicholas T. Davis
Next up in my series isNicholas T. Davis.
You are living in the world from your latest novel. Where are you? What is it like?It is a mythical place called the Shudolin, where animals called Woblos, Licarions, Elves, Glorcs, and Grassmen exist.You are your most recent protagonist. Who are you? What is the first thing you do?My name is Bargo Lynden, I am a woblo who is unaware he can unlock the secret of his race. The first thing I do is answer a premonition I had.Who is your favourite author? Why?I have several, but my inspiration was always J.R.R. TolkeinWhere do you get your ideas?From stories I read or television shows I saw as a kid. Also from my dreams, and some just out of the blue.Why do you write?It has always been a form of therapy for me, and I like to share my ideas with the world.How do you deal with bad reviews, rejection and criticism?I take into account what's been said, and try to improve. I believe even experienced writers have room for improveme.ntWhat do you find difficult about writing?Editing and formatting has always been the toughest challenge.What do you love the most about writing?Creating the worlds, the characters, and immersing myself in the action.Do you ever outsource (editing and cover design) your work?No, I'm strictly independent, although I do have a small group of editors.What is your opinion on the indie vs traditional publishing argument?To me there is no argument. There are good and bad books in both mediums. Traditional publishing companies and some authors don't consider you a writer if you're indendently published, but to me that's just snobbery. If you write and publish, then you're a writer.Talk us through your creative process from start to finish.First, I create an idea, map my book out in chapters, and what I want to happen. Sometimes, I deviate from those plans to give the story more cohesion. After I'm done with the initial story, I edit several times until I catch all the gramatical and punctionation errors, then I format the story.What advice would you give to aspiring writers?Keep writing no matter what happens, and never give up. Do it because it is part of you.Give us your top three book marketing/ promotion tips.This is a tough one for me. I would have to say word of mouth, getting myself out there and getting noticed, and social media have worked best for me.Would you agree a good book must withstand more than one read?Definitely.Do you have a favourite genre?Science fiction, fantasyWhat would it take for you to leave a book review?I try to give all books the kind of review it deserves, but I always point out the good as well as the bad, but rarely call a book "horrible."After downloading book one of a series for free or discounted on Amazon, do you ever go back and pay more for book two? If not, why?If I like the series well enough, I will buy if.Do you ever visit an author's website? If so, what do you look at?I look at the articles if they pertain to what I'm writing about, or useful tips I can use in my writing.If an author offered you a free book, would you sign up to their mailing list?Of course!Do you ever enter giveaways and/ or order signed copies?Sometimes, but I'm more likely to host them.Are you more likely to buy a book if there are various formats available?Yes.Many thanks to Nicholas for this interview. Pleae show your support by visiting his website or purchasing a copy of his book.
You are living in the world from your latest novel. Where are you? What is it like?It is a mythical place called the Shudolin, where animals called Woblos, Licarions, Elves, Glorcs, and Grassmen exist.You are your most recent protagonist. Who are you? What is the first thing you do?My name is Bargo Lynden, I am a woblo who is unaware he can unlock the secret of his race. The first thing I do is answer a premonition I had.Who is your favourite author? Why?I have several, but my inspiration was always J.R.R. TolkeinWhere do you get your ideas?From stories I read or television shows I saw as a kid. Also from my dreams, and some just out of the blue.Why do you write?It has always been a form of therapy for me, and I like to share my ideas with the world.How do you deal with bad reviews, rejection and criticism?I take into account what's been said, and try to improve. I believe even experienced writers have room for improveme.ntWhat do you find difficult about writing?Editing and formatting has always been the toughest challenge.What do you love the most about writing?Creating the worlds, the characters, and immersing myself in the action.Do you ever outsource (editing and cover design) your work?No, I'm strictly independent, although I do have a small group of editors.What is your opinion on the indie vs traditional publishing argument?To me there is no argument. There are good and bad books in both mediums. Traditional publishing companies and some authors don't consider you a writer if you're indendently published, but to me that's just snobbery. If you write and publish, then you're a writer.Talk us through your creative process from start to finish.First, I create an idea, map my book out in chapters, and what I want to happen. Sometimes, I deviate from those plans to give the story more cohesion. After I'm done with the initial story, I edit several times until I catch all the gramatical and punctionation errors, then I format the story.What advice would you give to aspiring writers?Keep writing no matter what happens, and never give up. Do it because it is part of you.Give us your top three book marketing/ promotion tips.This is a tough one for me. I would have to say word of mouth, getting myself out there and getting noticed, and social media have worked best for me.Would you agree a good book must withstand more than one read?Definitely.Do you have a favourite genre?Science fiction, fantasyWhat would it take for you to leave a book review?I try to give all books the kind of review it deserves, but I always point out the good as well as the bad, but rarely call a book "horrible."After downloading book one of a series for free or discounted on Amazon, do you ever go back and pay more for book two? If not, why?If I like the series well enough, I will buy if.Do you ever visit an author's website? If so, what do you look at?I look at the articles if they pertain to what I'm writing about, or useful tips I can use in my writing.If an author offered you a free book, would you sign up to their mailing list?Of course!Do you ever enter giveaways and/ or order signed copies?Sometimes, but I'm more likely to host them.Are you more likely to buy a book if there are various formats available?Yes.Many thanks to Nicholas for this interview. Pleae show your support by visiting his website or purchasing a copy of his book.
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