Author Interview: Alan Nayes author of Gargoyles
Alan Nayes was born in Houston and grew up on the Texas gulf coast. He lives in Southern California. He is the author of the critically-acclaimed biomedical thrillers, GARGOYLES and THE UNNATURAL. His most recent releases are BARBARY POINT, a love story, and SMILODON, a science thriller. Girl Blue, an erotic horror story will be released by Samhain Publishing in 2012.
An avid outdoorsman and fitness enthusiast, he is one of only a few individuals to ever swim across Wisconsin's chilly Lake Winnebago. When not working on his next project, he enjoys relaxing and fishing at the family vacation home in Wisconsin.
Author Name Alan Nayes
Name of Book Gargoyles
Description of Book
Brilliant pre-med student Amoreena Daniels needs money. Desperately. Her mother is dying of cancer and her medical insurance has run out. When a seemingly perfect women's clinic offers Amoreena a generous payment for service as a surrogate mother, Amoreena thinks her prayers have been answered. But then—much too early—her baby begins to move.
The strange dreams, another surrogate's mysterious death and a drug-addicted former medical intern confirm Amoreena's worst suspicions: there is something terribly wrong with the pregnancy. Amoreena embarks on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth behind the endless battery of genetic tests, sonograms and frightened patients, only to discover that she has unwittingly become a pawn in a high-stakes game of biomedical experimentation.
Where to Find
Amazon
Smashwords
Author's Website http://anayes.com/
And now for the in depth questions :)
RJ Palmer
Is there a work of your own of which you are particularly fond? Why?
Alan Nayes
I actually think GARGOYLES is one of my best stories. I really like the character Amoreena Daniels. She's beautiful intelligent, and tough, besides being a good individual. Of all the characters I've created she is my favorite. Can I name two books--BARBARY POINT is a close second because of the setting where the story takes place. We own a cottage on Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin and go there once or twice a year. Really enjoy it up there.
RJ Palmer
What is your favorite part of the writing process? Your least favorite?
Alan Nayes
My favorite part of the writing process is when I've finally completed that initial first draft and am ready to go back through. For me, it's so much easier facing a page full of writing versus a blank page that I'm supposed to fill up with words. Least favorite--filling up that blank page.
RJ Palmer
Describe in your own words (for there can be no other way) what direction it is to which you aspire when it comes to your work. Where do you want your work to take you?
Alan Nayes
My aspirations have always been to write the best story possible and one that I am proud to see my name on the cover. I want my work to take me to that intangible place where I am totally content with how the story turned out. And that is not easy for me.
RJ Palmer
Most writers have a favorite genre when it comes to reading that is not necessarily the genre in which they write, do you write in your favorite genre? If so, why? If not, why not?
Alan Nayes
I write in several genres. I've done a romance/love story, thrillers, and horror. I never think about what genre I'm going to write in next--only what the story is going to be. If the story grabs me, then I'll attempt to write it--regardless of genre.
RJ Palmer
Do you have a favorite quote from a writer that you use for inspiration? What is it and why?
Alan Nayes
Hemingway once said the only thing that matters about a first draft is that you finish it. I take this to heart every time I sit down to write--no matter how slow my progress. Just finish the damn thing.
RJ Palmer
Some writers tend to have a unique step in their writing process that has nothing whatsoever to do with the actual writing but has everything to do with inspiration or balance. Most people would call it a little bit OCD. Do you have such a step? Would you care to share what it is?
Alan Nayes
Not really, though there are times when my writing is not going real smoothly and during these sessions I'll sometimes break and do fifty situps or some bench presses or even go out and run, to try to get back on track. I used to be a real exercise fanatic--not as much anymore--but physical activity does have a way of keeping me focused. Also, even if my writing is going badly, at least I accomplish something by burning some calories. That's what I tell myself anyway.
I would like to thank Alan Nayes for participating and encourage readers and viewers alike to please check Alan Nayes out, his story may be just what you were looking for.
An avid outdoorsman and fitness enthusiast, he is one of only a few individuals to ever swim across Wisconsin's chilly Lake Winnebago. When not working on his next project, he enjoys relaxing and fishing at the family vacation home in Wisconsin.
Author Name Alan Nayes
Name of Book Gargoyles
Description of Book
Brilliant pre-med student Amoreena Daniels needs money. Desperately. Her mother is dying of cancer and her medical insurance has run out. When a seemingly perfect women's clinic offers Amoreena a generous payment for service as a surrogate mother, Amoreena thinks her prayers have been answered. But then—much too early—her baby begins to move.
The strange dreams, another surrogate's mysterious death and a drug-addicted former medical intern confirm Amoreena's worst suspicions: there is something terribly wrong with the pregnancy. Amoreena embarks on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth behind the endless battery of genetic tests, sonograms and frightened patients, only to discover that she has unwittingly become a pawn in a high-stakes game of biomedical experimentation.
Where to Find
Amazon
Smashwords
Author's Website http://anayes.com/
And now for the in depth questions :)
RJ Palmer
Is there a work of your own of which you are particularly fond? Why?
Alan Nayes
I actually think GARGOYLES is one of my best stories. I really like the character Amoreena Daniels. She's beautiful intelligent, and tough, besides being a good individual. Of all the characters I've created she is my favorite. Can I name two books--BARBARY POINT is a close second because of the setting where the story takes place. We own a cottage on Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin and go there once or twice a year. Really enjoy it up there.
RJ Palmer
What is your favorite part of the writing process? Your least favorite?
Alan Nayes
My favorite part of the writing process is when I've finally completed that initial first draft and am ready to go back through. For me, it's so much easier facing a page full of writing versus a blank page that I'm supposed to fill up with words. Least favorite--filling up that blank page.
RJ Palmer
Describe in your own words (for there can be no other way) what direction it is to which you aspire when it comes to your work. Where do you want your work to take you?
Alan Nayes
My aspirations have always been to write the best story possible and one that I am proud to see my name on the cover. I want my work to take me to that intangible place where I am totally content with how the story turned out. And that is not easy for me.
RJ Palmer
Most writers have a favorite genre when it comes to reading that is not necessarily the genre in which they write, do you write in your favorite genre? If so, why? If not, why not?
Alan Nayes
I write in several genres. I've done a romance/love story, thrillers, and horror. I never think about what genre I'm going to write in next--only what the story is going to be. If the story grabs me, then I'll attempt to write it--regardless of genre.
RJ Palmer
Do you have a favorite quote from a writer that you use for inspiration? What is it and why?
Alan Nayes
Hemingway once said the only thing that matters about a first draft is that you finish it. I take this to heart every time I sit down to write--no matter how slow my progress. Just finish the damn thing.
RJ Palmer
Some writers tend to have a unique step in their writing process that has nothing whatsoever to do with the actual writing but has everything to do with inspiration or balance. Most people would call it a little bit OCD. Do you have such a step? Would you care to share what it is?
Alan Nayes
Not really, though there are times when my writing is not going real smoothly and during these sessions I'll sometimes break and do fifty situps or some bench presses or even go out and run, to try to get back on track. I used to be a real exercise fanatic--not as much anymore--but physical activity does have a way of keeping me focused. Also, even if my writing is going badly, at least I accomplish something by burning some calories. That's what I tell myself anyway.
I would like to thank Alan Nayes for participating and encourage readers and viewers alike to please check Alan Nayes out, his story may be just what you were looking for.
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