Author Interview with L.D. Hutchinson
Author Interview with L.D. Hutchinson
Our next interview is with author L.D. Hutchinson author of the upcoming release Shadows in the Dark. There is going to be an awesome release party on Facebook April 6th with thirty six hours of music, games, freebies, and fun! So you should check that out here.
L.D.Hutchinson was born in Uniontown Pennsylvania and has been writing since she could spell, she picked up a pen and never put it back down always pulling out idea's. Shadows in the Dark her first release and the first book in a Novella series that's been floating around in her head for the past 7 and a half years. She lives with her two dogs and three cats in Ohio. She's currently at work going to college to major in English lit and Minor in Art. Her next book to be released is a full lengthed Novel called Book of Curses, and maybe even a Anthology or two here or there. You can find her reading a book or two at home while constantly checking her Facebook and E-mail, pondering about her next book or the next good game to play.
Now on with the interview... Let's see what L.D. Is all about...
1.Who does your cover art? Do you design it yourself?
L.D: I generally design all my Cover Art on my own, using Photoshop CS3 and my friends for the people on the front. As of late though, I've decided to test the art of others and see if I like it or not.
2. If you could choose a paranormal lover, what would it be and why?
L.D: If I could chose a Paranormal lover, I'd have to pick a Fey. They're complex, kind of like me. They can be kind and loving one moment and in another kill you without a beat. They always tend to look so inhuman too, sharp features, the pointed ears... I think they're more attractive than any other creatures too. Beside's who wouldn't want a bad-ass lover like that?
3. Do you prefer YA or Adult?
L.D: I have no preference to be honest. I think they both offer different things and are unique in their own ways, though I do read more YA than I do Adult.
4. Any favorite bands? Do you use music to inspire you as you create your art?
L.D: I have so many favorite bands, and they're what help me create each character, each world, story line and more! The top ones who help me though are Framing Hanley, Avenged Sevenfold, The Script, Paramore, Flyleaf, Linkin Park, and 10 Years.
5. What projects have you done?
L.D: So far, Shadows in the Dark. The first book in my new series that comes out as of March 25th 2012. It's a Vampire type story, lot's of gruesome things in it even some creature's I made on my own.
6. Any new projects coming up?
L.D: Yes! I'm always writing new books, or short stories. Right now there's a Anthology that I'm helping put together as well as submitting stories into, and four other books! The Renning Chronicles, the sequel to Shadows in the Dark and two books I can't tell you anything about yet!
7. When did you start writing?
L.D: I started writing when I was about eight years old, I read my first book then - Hawksong and after that I was inspired enough that I have yet to ever put a pen down! It even got me in trouble in school sometimes haha.
8. What advice would you give to someone just starting out in your field?
L.D: I'd have to say, don't give up no matter what. Just keep pushing forward and finish a book, take that leap of faith and just try! Even if your book has tons of bad reviews you just need to take them boldly use them as help and keep going, it'll be worth it in the end.
9. What are your habits when you sit down to create? Do you have to be in a certain room? outside? Are you naked? lol
L.D: Generally I have to be sitting anywhere I feel comfortable, may it be the car, my bedroom or just on the floor somewhere. I have to have Music on though, that is a must or else really I feel too distracted from the silence or chatter of other things.
10. Why do you think that the paranormal genre is so popular?
L.D: I think the Paranormal Genre is as popular as it is because everyone need's an escape from reality. They need something they can't compare to completely, something that's unique and different... Maybe even something that's so horrifying someone can feel the bad things in their life are simple and easy.
11. Are you clumsy or graceful?
L.D: Haha! I'm extremely clumsy, it's not even funny!! I have a tendency to run into things or knock over anything within five feet of me, it surprises me I'm even able to have as many drawings and hand written stories as I do due to constantly spilling things or ripping something!
12. Best books you have read?
L.D: The best books I've read...hmm.. Well, that would have to be Dracula, The House of Night Series, The Vampire Hunter's Daughter Series, Iron Fey Series, Infernal Devices, Mortal Instruments, Death Metal, Anything Shakespearean, The Night Huntress, and The Darkest Powers... So far anyways. Each one has a unique, well written story that's managed to stand out in my mind compared to anything else I've read.
13. Favorite book.
L.D: Well, this is hard... I'd have to say it's between either any of the Iron Fey books or any of the Night Huntress books. Strong Characters, unique storyline, boldly written, I love them and can read them over and over.
14. Favorite character you have written and why.
L.D: My favorite character I've written?... Well, That would have to be Harley Quinn, the character in one of my New books that I've yet to release the name to. Yes, she's named after the notorious Harley Quinn of the Batman series. She's unique, name wise and personality, she's stubborn, determined, strong willed, very much so bold about what she says and does, and just all around fun to write.
15. How do you build your character world?
L.D: I listen to music, the song doesn't matter I listen to the word's in the lyric's and the way they're sang. Each one tells it's own story and once I've gotten a picture in my mind I start thinking about what could on in that world, what creatures could lie around each corner. It's almost like drawing a picture to me, throw a few things in here and a few there and bam! You've gotten yourself a masterpiece worthy to show the world.
http://www.cafepress.com/ldhutchinsonmerch (T-Shirts for shadows in the Dark sold there)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iW1QQpvfwuU&lr=1&feature=results_video&ob=0 (Shadows in the dark trailer)
http://www.facebook.com/IridescentHeroine (RL Facebook)
http://www.facebook.com/ShadowsITdark (Shadows page)
http://www.facebook.com/Whatistherenningchronicles (Renning Chronicles link page)
http://www.facebook.com/Leahdianehutchinson (Author Page)
Our next interview is with author L.D. Hutchinson author of the upcoming release Shadows in the Dark. There is going to be an awesome release party on Facebook April 6th with thirty six hours of music, games, freebies, and fun! So you should check that out here.L.D.Hutchinson was born in Uniontown Pennsylvania and has been writing since she could spell, she picked up a pen and never put it back down always pulling out idea's. Shadows in the Dark her first release and the first book in a Novella series that's been floating around in her head for the past 7 and a half years. She lives with her two dogs and three cats in Ohio. She's currently at work going to college to major in English lit and Minor in Art. Her next book to be released is a full lengthed Novel called Book of Curses, and maybe even a Anthology or two here or there. You can find her reading a book or two at home while constantly checking her Facebook and E-mail, pondering about her next book or the next good game to play.
Now on with the interview... Let's see what L.D. Is all about...1.Who does your cover art? Do you design it yourself?
L.D: I generally design all my Cover Art on my own, using Photoshop CS3 and my friends for the people on the front. As of late though, I've decided to test the art of others and see if I like it or not.
2. If you could choose a paranormal lover, what would it be and why?
L.D: If I could chose a Paranormal lover, I'd have to pick a Fey. They're complex, kind of like me. They can be kind and loving one moment and in another kill you without a beat. They always tend to look so inhuman too, sharp features, the pointed ears... I think they're more attractive than any other creatures too. Beside's who wouldn't want a bad-ass lover like that?
3. Do you prefer YA or Adult?
L.D: I have no preference to be honest. I think they both offer different things and are unique in their own ways, though I do read more YA than I do Adult.
4. Any favorite bands? Do you use music to inspire you as you create your art?
L.D: I have so many favorite bands, and they're what help me create each character, each world, story line and more! The top ones who help me though are Framing Hanley, Avenged Sevenfold, The Script, Paramore, Flyleaf, Linkin Park, and 10 Years.
5. What projects have you done?
L.D: So far, Shadows in the Dark. The first book in my new series that comes out as of March 25th 2012. It's a Vampire type story, lot's of gruesome things in it even some creature's I made on my own.
6. Any new projects coming up?
L.D: Yes! I'm always writing new books, or short stories. Right now there's a Anthology that I'm helping put together as well as submitting stories into, and four other books! The Renning Chronicles, the sequel to Shadows in the Dark and two books I can't tell you anything about yet!
7. When did you start writing?
L.D: I started writing when I was about eight years old, I read my first book then - Hawksong and after that I was inspired enough that I have yet to ever put a pen down! It even got me in trouble in school sometimes haha.
8. What advice would you give to someone just starting out in your field?
L.D: I'd have to say, don't give up no matter what. Just keep pushing forward and finish a book, take that leap of faith and just try! Even if your book has tons of bad reviews you just need to take them boldly use them as help and keep going, it'll be worth it in the end.
9. What are your habits when you sit down to create? Do you have to be in a certain room? outside? Are you naked? lol
L.D: Generally I have to be sitting anywhere I feel comfortable, may it be the car, my bedroom or just on the floor somewhere. I have to have Music on though, that is a must or else really I feel too distracted from the silence or chatter of other things.
10. Why do you think that the paranormal genre is so popular?
L.D: I think the Paranormal Genre is as popular as it is because everyone need's an escape from reality. They need something they can't compare to completely, something that's unique and different... Maybe even something that's so horrifying someone can feel the bad things in their life are simple and easy.
11. Are you clumsy or graceful?
L.D: Haha! I'm extremely clumsy, it's not even funny!! I have a tendency to run into things or knock over anything within five feet of me, it surprises me I'm even able to have as many drawings and hand written stories as I do due to constantly spilling things or ripping something!
12. Best books you have read?
L.D: The best books I've read...hmm.. Well, that would have to be Dracula, The House of Night Series, The Vampire Hunter's Daughter Series, Iron Fey Series, Infernal Devices, Mortal Instruments, Death Metal, Anything Shakespearean, The Night Huntress, and The Darkest Powers... So far anyways. Each one has a unique, well written story that's managed to stand out in my mind compared to anything else I've read.
13. Favorite book.
L.D: Well, this is hard... I'd have to say it's between either any of the Iron Fey books or any of the Night Huntress books. Strong Characters, unique storyline, boldly written, I love them and can read them over and over.
14. Favorite character you have written and why.
L.D: My favorite character I've written?... Well, That would have to be Harley Quinn, the character in one of my New books that I've yet to release the name to. Yes, she's named after the notorious Harley Quinn of the Batman series. She's unique, name wise and personality, she's stubborn, determined, strong willed, very much so bold about what she says and does, and just all around fun to write.
15. How do you build your character world?
L.D: I listen to music, the song doesn't matter I listen to the word's in the lyric's and the way they're sang. Each one tells it's own story and once I've gotten a picture in my mind I start thinking about what could on in that world, what creatures could lie around each corner. It's almost like drawing a picture to me, throw a few things in here and a few there and bam! You've gotten yourself a masterpiece worthy to show the world.
http://www.cafepress.com/ldhutchinsonmerch (T-Shirts for shadows in the Dark sold there) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iW1QQpvfwuU&lr=1&feature=results_video&ob=0 (Shadows in the dark trailer)
http://www.facebook.com/IridescentHeroine (RL Facebook)
http://www.facebook.com/ShadowsITdark (Shadows page)
http://www.facebook.com/Whatistherenningchronicles (Renning Chronicles link page)
http://www.facebook.com/Leahdianehutchinson (Author Page)
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