3Q’s – Samuel M. Hallam and the art of dodging the question!
Today’s 3Q’s is with an author who I connected with over on Instagram some time ago!
Samuel M. Hallam has been working diligently on destroying his readers.
Because of that very reason – I knew I had to have him come do a 3Q’s!
Please welcome Samuel!
Steve: What does your process look like once you finish your first draft? Do you immediately dive back into it, or do you take some time away?
Samuel: I used to dive straight back into it and edit right after the first draft was over, but now I’m changing my approach and taking a few weeks away after the first draft. Mostly so I forget part of the story and I have fresh eyes when I return, rather than the story grinding on at me, and that sort of “when will it end?!” sensation hanging over me.
Steve: What’s the one thing you’d change now if you’d have known it when you started writing?
Samuel: I’d have given myself more time with “Haunted Souls” for a couple of things looking back. Mostly, a better title, as it was a working title, that I never changed and to rewrite or expand some areas of the story. A lot of people have noted in reviews they wanted more from the book, so that is something I have thought about when looking back. I might reboot it one day, we shall see.
Steve: Of the books or stories you’ve released, which is your personal favourite and why?
Samuel: That is an evil question. I have three answers to give really. “All Hail The Coral Queen!” was my first publication, and first time I felt like I was an “author”, because I was published at last. That might sound odd, but it is how I felt at the time. “Haunted Souls” as it was my first solo release, and I am proud of how it’s done, albeit with some regrets. Lastly, I am really proud of “Project Jotunheim” which was a team-up with Andrew Jackson. It’s a really fun and exciting story, and one that I am really proud of.
Steve: Bonus Fun Question – Would you rather be lost at sea or in the mountains?
Samuel: Mountains. With the seas, you’re exposed a lot more, and there is so many more risks than being stuck on a mountain. Although, if possible, I’d rather be lost on neither.
Steve: I think most people would choose neither, but I respect the thought process used to dodge answering, haha!
Thank you so much, Samuel! To find more of his work – check the links!
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Samuel-M.-Hallam/author/B0B2M4QN2H
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/still_reading_sam/
