Another reader interview.
This time it's Geoff turn to be interviewed!
Since I first read 2001: A Space Odyssey back in 1967 I'veread books, they have pretty well been my constant companion. As a family we have always been readers, Ithink this is why Sophie has become a writer. She was writing stories from the age of about 4 or 5 and hasn't stoppedsince.I'm an IT consultant. I run my own business in Cheshire and supply my services to any company,but I tend to be most attractive to banks and large IT services companies. I used to be proud of working for banks, butnowadays I tell people that I work in a gay bar selling my body for money, asit doesn't carry such a social stigma.
1.What genre do you prefer to read? I've become more drawn into non-fiction of late. Whether this is Kindle related, I'm reallynot sure. Also, I tend to be led byauthors at the moment. The authors onGoodreads continue to attract me to their work as well.
2.Is there a favourite book you've read more than a fewtimes because you found the story so engrossing? Dean Coontz Lightning is one of my regular reads. It has a great plot and the author is so muchbetter than Stephen King. The other bookI have read a few times is Stephen Coonts Minotaur. This is a great techno-thriller that reallyworks. There is one section covering 2-3pages where the writer describes a test aircraft that 'departs' in midair. The moment by moment description iselectric.
3.Do you read paperbacks or ebooks more? I like to think that I can read either, but I've read 3-4ebooks whilst trying to read Ian Rankin's The Falls in paperback. It is just so much easier to read the Kindle.
4.If you have an ereader has your reading increased orchanged in any way? I've always been an avid reader. My wife has always said I'd read anythinganywhere.
5.Have you ever thought of penning a book yourself? I'm currently writing a fictional book called Bump. It's a contemporary thriller. Whether it will ever see the light of day isanyone's guess, but we'll see. I'm alsowriting a short piece about my medical experience a few years ago called GoodMorning Dr Horner. Mind you, I thinkI'll leave the glory to my daughter Sophie. Her book, A Hole in the World is brilliant. She is a much better writer than I'll ever be.
6.What makes a book an absolute must read in your eyes? Is it characterisationor plot that's more important? I need a good synopsis
7.In the ebook world what do you consider is the best way tograb a readers attention? I think it has to be reviews. If there is one or more genuine positivereviews this gets my attention every time.
8.Name 6 authors you'd invite to dinner. Marc Levinson, author of "The Box: How the ShippingContainer Made the World Smaller and the World Economy Bigger."Sophie Robbins, author of "A Hole in the World."Stephen Coonts , author of "The Minotaur".Sameem Ali, author of "Belonging".Chris Petersen, author of "Tear in Time".David Simon, author of Homicide: A Year on the KillingStreet and creator of The Wire.
9.If you were stranded on a desert island what three items would you take withyou?Linda and Sophie. Iknow these aren't items, but I just love their company and it would make anydesert island tolerable. My thirditem? My laptop with an internetconnection.
Since I first read 2001: A Space Odyssey back in 1967 I'veread books, they have pretty well been my constant companion. As a family we have always been readers, Ithink this is why Sophie has become a writer. She was writing stories from the age of about 4 or 5 and hasn't stoppedsince.I'm an IT consultant. I run my own business in Cheshire and supply my services to any company,but I tend to be most attractive to banks and large IT services companies. I used to be proud of working for banks, butnowadays I tell people that I work in a gay bar selling my body for money, asit doesn't carry such a social stigma.
1.What genre do you prefer to read? I've become more drawn into non-fiction of late. Whether this is Kindle related, I'm reallynot sure. Also, I tend to be led byauthors at the moment. The authors onGoodreads continue to attract me to their work as well.
2.Is there a favourite book you've read more than a fewtimes because you found the story so engrossing? Dean Coontz Lightning is one of my regular reads. It has a great plot and the author is so muchbetter than Stephen King. The other bookI have read a few times is Stephen Coonts Minotaur. This is a great techno-thriller that reallyworks. There is one section covering 2-3pages where the writer describes a test aircraft that 'departs' in midair. The moment by moment description iselectric.
3.Do you read paperbacks or ebooks more? I like to think that I can read either, but I've read 3-4ebooks whilst trying to read Ian Rankin's The Falls in paperback. It is just so much easier to read the Kindle.
4.If you have an ereader has your reading increased orchanged in any way? I've always been an avid reader. My wife has always said I'd read anythinganywhere.
5.Have you ever thought of penning a book yourself? I'm currently writing a fictional book called Bump. It's a contemporary thriller. Whether it will ever see the light of day isanyone's guess, but we'll see. I'm alsowriting a short piece about my medical experience a few years ago called GoodMorning Dr Horner. Mind you, I thinkI'll leave the glory to my daughter Sophie. Her book, A Hole in the World is brilliant. She is a much better writer than I'll ever be.
6.What makes a book an absolute must read in your eyes? Is it characterisationor plot that's more important? I need a good synopsis
7.In the ebook world what do you consider is the best way tograb a readers attention? I think it has to be reviews. If there is one or more genuine positivereviews this gets my attention every time.
8.Name 6 authors you'd invite to dinner. Marc Levinson, author of "The Box: How the ShippingContainer Made the World Smaller and the World Economy Bigger."Sophie Robbins, author of "A Hole in the World."Stephen Coonts , author of "The Minotaur".Sameem Ali, author of "Belonging".Chris Petersen, author of "Tear in Time".David Simon, author of Homicide: A Year on the KillingStreet and creator of The Wire.
9.If you were stranded on a desert island what three items would you take withyou?Linda and Sophie. Iknow these aren't items, but I just love their company and it would make anydesert island tolerable. My thirditem? My laptop with an internetconnection.
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