On Twitter
A few weeks ago, myself and the other authors of Center One gave interviews on Twitter. For those of you who missed this event, I am copy/pasting my interview here on the blog for your reading pleasure.
Enjoy!
. C1Books @C1Books Welcome Benjamin Epstein author of Captive of the Orcs #c1books
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @c1books Hi guys! Benjamin Epstein here. Yeeha! #c1books
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. Justin Dine @Justin_Dine Alright Ben you've been asking this all night so tell us about your plays a little before we move into The Captive of the Orcs #c1books
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @Justin_Dine Ha ha, good one Justin. I've been a playwright for La Canada Theatre, First Stage and other local theater groups. #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @Justin_Dine I have a number of short pieces which is usually where my quick ideas go. #c1books
.
. Justin Dine @Justin_Dine @BenPEpstein So how is writing plays different from novels #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @Justin_Dine Novels require a lot of preparation, and you must practice description. Plays are mostly dialogue, and that's it. #c1books
.
. C1Books @C1Books Did Captive of the Orcs come from one of your plays or is it an original on its own #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @c1books Captive of the Orcs is original. It would make a very difficult play. Movie... maybe.
.
. Ashley Chappell @AshleyNChappell @BenPEpstein Are the teachings of your Clerics influenced by contemporary religions/philosphies? #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @AshleyNChappell Yes, but I'm hesitant to say which ones. I attempted to depict two different "types" of religions in the book
.
. SkittyPandora @SkittyPandora @BenPEpstein Who do you want to read your book, and who do you expect to read your book? (Age groups, ect.) #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @SkittyPandora I'd like anyone to read it. Heh, but I hope people who want ideas behind their fantasy adventure.
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @SkittyPandora So I would say YA to adult. Children too, if they can.
.
. Ronda Paige @rondapaige @Benpepstein does the genre you read influence what you write
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @rondapaige Yes, both fiction and non-fiction.
.
. Susan Cervantes @spcervantes @Benpepstein do you enjoy writing plays or novels best?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @spcervantes Plays are fun for a small audience. But the sense of accomplishment of publishing a novel is much greater.
.
. Justin Dine @Justin_Dine So what Fantasy authors inspire you the most? #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @Justin_Dine As a child I loved Piers Anthony. Today, I'd say the Dragonlance authors, Weis and Hickman. Though lately I was
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @Justin_Dine Very impressed with Poul Anderson.
.
. Lara Jones @larabookvampire @Benpepstein What is your writing process like? How do you begin?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @larabookvampire I take a walk to the nearest Starbucks, laptop in my bag. Buy a cup of coffee, plug in and FOCUS. If I can.
.
. Ronda Paige @rondapaige @benpepstein I'm going back to the island question, your stuck, can take anything what will you take.
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @rondapaige Oh man. A chainsaw, probably. Maybe a cask of good wine do deaden the pain.
.
. Susan Cervantes @spcervantes what is your favorite book?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @spcervantes There are so many! I'm not sure where to start. #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @spcervantes I could list maybe a top ten, perhaps, lol. #c1books Expand
.
. Rebekah @RebekahMcClew @benpepstein What was the hardest part to write in the book #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @RebekahMcClew In Captive of the Orcs, a lot was the middle, scenes which were not fully mapped in my head. #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @BenPEpstein It's when I feel I have to write from point A to point B, but I'm not sure how to get there. #c1books
.
. Mason Linden @MasonLinden @benpepstein Was it hard to keep Dallet so mild and not have him retailiate while writing about his character? #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @MasonLinden Dallet is an interesting character study, because unlike most fantasy heroes, he can't fight anyone who upsets him. #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @BenPEpstein I think the mindset for him is to imagine the bully in grade school bigger than you who you couldn't fight. #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @MasonLinden The stress of that made most of Dallet's internal monologue. I could experience the stress as I wrote it. #c1books
.
. Ronda Paige @rondapaige @BenPEpstein do you plot the story before you start writing #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @rondapaige I do my best. I like to have large "section" checkpoints to go through. If I'm going in random, it gets bad
.
. SkittyPandora @SkittyPandora @BenPEpstein If you get writers block, what do you get to get rid of it? #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @SkittyPandora I wish I had a good answer for that. One trick that helped was to do more background prep, which can spark an idea. #c1books
.
. SoranBlue @Bubblez44445 @BenPEpstein Do you have any personal friends,family, pets in your book?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @Bubblez44445 Generally no. I learned in college that writing about myself was bad, bad bad. Similar, maybe, but not the same.
.
. Rebekah @RebekahMcClew @benpepstein Do you have a certain image in mind when you think of the Orcs in your book?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @RebekahMcClew Green skin with large tusk teeth coming out of their mouth. Wispy hair, angry expressions, muscles, and gritty.
.
. Mason Linden @MasonLinden @benpepstein I was impressed by the cover of your book, what did you think of it when you saw it?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @MasonLinden I was thinking: Wow! I got to find some way to put Orcs into evil, heavy armor soon. #c1books
.
. SkittyPandora @SkittyPandora @BenPEpstein Who do you think you would relate to the most in your book?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @SkittyPandora Both Dallet and Torak: Dallet for his intellect and pacivity, Torak for his rage. Torak is like my dark side.
.
. C1Books @C1Books @benepstein Who was the most influence on you, in your past, for writing; a teacher, parent, or a sibling?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @C1Books Good question! I had many good teachers, from 5th, 6th, and 10th grade who were big influences. Another: a former boss.
.
. Justin Dine @Justin_Dine What is your favorite thing about writing?
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @Justin_Dine Creating something that WORKS and satisfies me. A finished scene or product can fill me with pride. #c1books
.
. SoranBlue @Bubblez44445 @BenPEpstein Who inspired you the most to write this book?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @Bubblez44445 Sadly, real world events. I realized there are a lot of Toraks in the world scene.
.
. C1Books @C1Books @benpepstein Imagine your characters are on survivor.Who will they vote out of the book?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @C1Books Dallet, no question. Nobody wants an out of shape brainiac who can't hunt or cook food. And he stinks at politics too.
.
. Ashley Chappell @AshleyNChappell @BenPEpstein Captive starts out with a map of part of the world you created. Will Book 2 explore more of that world?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @AshleyNChappell Yes! We'll visit the human village of Snow Brook, the City of Brass Gates, and the throne of the Lads of Boragh
.
. Rebekah @RebekahMcClew @benpepstein The luminean ethics, how did you decide to develop those?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @RebekahMcClew I studied some tracts of in-depth biblical and talmudic ethics. It may be more mainstream than you think.
.
. C1Books @C1Books @benpepstein Scariest thing you have ever read/written?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @C1Books 1984 when Winston Smith is trapped in the Ministry of Love, being tortured by O'Brien. I dread the "trapped" feeling.
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @C1Books Come to think of it, I guess that shows up in "Captive" too.
.
. SkittyPandora @SkittyPandora @BenPEpstein What do you hope to accomplish in the next book?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @SkittyPandora In Captive, we saw how the Orcs think of the Luminean Exiles. Sequel, they'll be more of the citizens of the
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @SkittyPandora Imperial Commonwealth, who also do not like the Lumineans. Plus, the Orc tribal wars continue. #c1books
.
. C1Books @C1Books @benpepstein What one word best describes you as an author?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @C1Books Morality. My best friend and fan described by work as "morality plays." I just can't write without some kind of ethic.
.
. Rebekah @RebekahMcClew Ethics definitely come across in your books!
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @RebekahMcClew Yeah, I just can't write anything amoral. There has to be something to it. #c1books
.
. Rebekah @RebekahMcClew @benepstein Best time to ask this then, name a topic that you refuse to write about.
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein
. @RebekahMcClew I don't like using profanity, sex jokes, or toilet humor. I'm a real drag when I go to Comedy movies these days. #c1books
.
. SkittyPandora @SkittyPandora @BenPEpstein What do you hope to accomplish in the next book?
.
. C1Books @C1Books @benpesptein What’s the earliest memory you have of writing a story?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @C1Books Um... a really bad, D&D like short story in 4th grade. 5th grade, I wrote something better but it ripped off P. Anthony. #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @BenPEpstein I remember feeling guilty about it, even back then, that it wasn't my original work. My classmates liked it. #c1books
.
. Mason Linden @MasonLinden @benpepstein Give 3 great tips for newbie writers #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @MasonLinden Tip#1 READ, and not just fiction, read non fiction. Tip#2: Do not think your book will "save the world." #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein Tip#3: Don't write about yourself. You must be willing to make your characters suffer, and if the lead is you, you can't do it. #c1books
.
. Justin Dine @Justin_Dine How long do you spend on the average book working on it? #c1books
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @Justin_Dine Captive of the Orcs was about 4 years from start to publication. But it was on the shelf for a long time too.
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @Justin_Dine Sequel will be faster. After all, I know where I'm sending it when it's done! ;)
.
. Ashley Chappell @AshleyNChappell @BenPEpstein How many books will your series eventually be? #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @AshleyNChappell At least three. Then I'll pause and assess where things are.
.
. Rebekah @RebekahMcClew @benpepstein Who is your biggest cheerleader?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @RebekahMcClew My wife, my mother, my best friend, and the creative director from La Canada Theatre. #c1books
.
. Justin Dine @Justin_Dine Who was your biggest doubter?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @Justin_Dine I'm tempted to say "myself." Lol. Actually, the most damaging was my classmates from college. They hated my stuff. #c1books
.
. C1Books @C1Books @benpepstein When did you first, without hesitation, call yourself a writer? #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @C1Books When I moved to Los Angeles in 2003, realizing that writing was all I ever really wanted to do, and I had to try. #c1books
.
. C1Books @C1Books @benpepstein Who is your favorite author and is you writing style similar to theirs?#c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @C1Books My favorite author changes often during my life. As a teen, I liked Kurt Vonnegut. Some of my plays sound like his stuff #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @C1Books But not Captive. Captive makes me think more of... hm, John Steinbeck is coming to mind for some reason. #c1books
.
. Rebekah @RebekahMcClew How do you keep from resenting your duties, every human’s sleeping requirement when you have to stop writing to take care of them? #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @RebekahMcClew I rarely write before bed. That late, I'm just too tired. Writing time is short, but I have obligations. Its life #c1books
.
. Justin Dine @Justin_Dine What would you ask your fellow authors if you could? #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @Justin_Dine I would ask them... hey, want to get together for a barbecue? #c1books
.
. C1Books @C1Books @benpepstein What do you think people search for in a book?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @C1Books A good story, and ideas or ways of seeing the world that make things fall into place.
.
. Ashley Chappell @AshleyNChappell @BenPEpstein So who is your favorite villain, or do you prefer monsters?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @AshleyNChappell One villain who always fascinated me was Sybok from Star Trek V, a not very well received movie. #c1books
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. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @AshleyNChappell I was fascinated by a villain who used raw charisma and compassion to get people to follow his lead. #c1books
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. C1Books @C1Books Thank you @Benpestein we look forward to your next book after Captive of the Orcs! #c1books
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. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein You're welcome, C1. It's been fun. #c1books
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Enjoy!
. C1Books @C1Books Welcome Benjamin Epstein author of Captive of the Orcs #c1books
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @c1books Hi guys! Benjamin Epstein here. Yeeha! #c1books
.
. Justin Dine @Justin_Dine Alright Ben you've been asking this all night so tell us about your plays a little before we move into The Captive of the Orcs #c1books
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @Justin_Dine Ha ha, good one Justin. I've been a playwright for La Canada Theatre, First Stage and other local theater groups. #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @Justin_Dine I have a number of short pieces which is usually where my quick ideas go. #c1books
.
. Justin Dine @Justin_Dine @BenPEpstein So how is writing plays different from novels #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @Justin_Dine Novels require a lot of preparation, and you must practice description. Plays are mostly dialogue, and that's it. #c1books
.
. C1Books @C1Books Did Captive of the Orcs come from one of your plays or is it an original on its own #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @c1books Captive of the Orcs is original. It would make a very difficult play. Movie... maybe.
.
. Ashley Chappell @AshleyNChappell @BenPEpstein Are the teachings of your Clerics influenced by contemporary religions/philosphies? #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @AshleyNChappell Yes, but I'm hesitant to say which ones. I attempted to depict two different "types" of religions in the book
.
. SkittyPandora @SkittyPandora @BenPEpstein Who do you want to read your book, and who do you expect to read your book? (Age groups, ect.) #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @SkittyPandora I'd like anyone to read it. Heh, but I hope people who want ideas behind their fantasy adventure.
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @SkittyPandora So I would say YA to adult. Children too, if they can.
.
. Ronda Paige @rondapaige @Benpepstein does the genre you read influence what you write
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @rondapaige Yes, both fiction and non-fiction.
.
. Susan Cervantes @spcervantes @Benpepstein do you enjoy writing plays or novels best?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @spcervantes Plays are fun for a small audience. But the sense of accomplishment of publishing a novel is much greater.
.
. Justin Dine @Justin_Dine So what Fantasy authors inspire you the most? #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @Justin_Dine As a child I loved Piers Anthony. Today, I'd say the Dragonlance authors, Weis and Hickman. Though lately I was
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @Justin_Dine Very impressed with Poul Anderson.
.
. Lara Jones @larabookvampire @Benpepstein What is your writing process like? How do you begin?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @larabookvampire I take a walk to the nearest Starbucks, laptop in my bag. Buy a cup of coffee, plug in and FOCUS. If I can.
.
. Ronda Paige @rondapaige @benpepstein I'm going back to the island question, your stuck, can take anything what will you take.
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @rondapaige Oh man. A chainsaw, probably. Maybe a cask of good wine do deaden the pain.
.
. Susan Cervantes @spcervantes what is your favorite book?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @spcervantes There are so many! I'm not sure where to start. #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @spcervantes I could list maybe a top ten, perhaps, lol. #c1books Expand
.
. Rebekah @RebekahMcClew @benpepstein What was the hardest part to write in the book #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @RebekahMcClew In Captive of the Orcs, a lot was the middle, scenes which were not fully mapped in my head. #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @BenPEpstein It's when I feel I have to write from point A to point B, but I'm not sure how to get there. #c1books
.
. Mason Linden @MasonLinden @benpepstein Was it hard to keep Dallet so mild and not have him retailiate while writing about his character? #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @MasonLinden Dallet is an interesting character study, because unlike most fantasy heroes, he can't fight anyone who upsets him. #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @BenPEpstein I think the mindset for him is to imagine the bully in grade school bigger than you who you couldn't fight. #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @MasonLinden The stress of that made most of Dallet's internal monologue. I could experience the stress as I wrote it. #c1books
.
. Ronda Paige @rondapaige @BenPEpstein do you plot the story before you start writing #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @rondapaige I do my best. I like to have large "section" checkpoints to go through. If I'm going in random, it gets bad
.
. SkittyPandora @SkittyPandora @BenPEpstein If you get writers block, what do you get to get rid of it? #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @SkittyPandora I wish I had a good answer for that. One trick that helped was to do more background prep, which can spark an idea. #c1books
.
. SoranBlue @Bubblez44445 @BenPEpstein Do you have any personal friends,family, pets in your book?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @Bubblez44445 Generally no. I learned in college that writing about myself was bad, bad bad. Similar, maybe, but not the same.
.
. Rebekah @RebekahMcClew @benpepstein Do you have a certain image in mind when you think of the Orcs in your book?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @RebekahMcClew Green skin with large tusk teeth coming out of their mouth. Wispy hair, angry expressions, muscles, and gritty.
.
. Mason Linden @MasonLinden @benpepstein I was impressed by the cover of your book, what did you think of it when you saw it?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @MasonLinden I was thinking: Wow! I got to find some way to put Orcs into evil, heavy armor soon. #c1books
.
. SkittyPandora @SkittyPandora @BenPEpstein Who do you think you would relate to the most in your book?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @SkittyPandora Both Dallet and Torak: Dallet for his intellect and pacivity, Torak for his rage. Torak is like my dark side.
.
. C1Books @C1Books @benepstein Who was the most influence on you, in your past, for writing; a teacher, parent, or a sibling?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @C1Books Good question! I had many good teachers, from 5th, 6th, and 10th grade who were big influences. Another: a former boss.
.
. Justin Dine @Justin_Dine What is your favorite thing about writing?
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @Justin_Dine Creating something that WORKS and satisfies me. A finished scene or product can fill me with pride. #c1books
.
. SoranBlue @Bubblez44445 @BenPEpstein Who inspired you the most to write this book?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @Bubblez44445 Sadly, real world events. I realized there are a lot of Toraks in the world scene.
.
. C1Books @C1Books @benpepstein Imagine your characters are on survivor.Who will they vote out of the book?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @C1Books Dallet, no question. Nobody wants an out of shape brainiac who can't hunt or cook food. And he stinks at politics too.
.
. Ashley Chappell @AshleyNChappell @BenPEpstein Captive starts out with a map of part of the world you created. Will Book 2 explore more of that world?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @AshleyNChappell Yes! We'll visit the human village of Snow Brook, the City of Brass Gates, and the throne of the Lads of Boragh
.
. Rebekah @RebekahMcClew @benpepstein The luminean ethics, how did you decide to develop those?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @RebekahMcClew I studied some tracts of in-depth biblical and talmudic ethics. It may be more mainstream than you think.
.
. C1Books @C1Books @benpepstein Scariest thing you have ever read/written?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @C1Books 1984 when Winston Smith is trapped in the Ministry of Love, being tortured by O'Brien. I dread the "trapped" feeling.
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @C1Books Come to think of it, I guess that shows up in "Captive" too.
.
. SkittyPandora @SkittyPandora @BenPEpstein What do you hope to accomplish in the next book?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @SkittyPandora In Captive, we saw how the Orcs think of the Luminean Exiles. Sequel, they'll be more of the citizens of the
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @SkittyPandora Imperial Commonwealth, who also do not like the Lumineans. Plus, the Orc tribal wars continue. #c1books
.
. C1Books @C1Books @benpepstein What one word best describes you as an author?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @C1Books Morality. My best friend and fan described by work as "morality plays." I just can't write without some kind of ethic.
.
. Rebekah @RebekahMcClew Ethics definitely come across in your books!
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @RebekahMcClew Yeah, I just can't write anything amoral. There has to be something to it. #c1books
.
. Rebekah @RebekahMcClew @benepstein Best time to ask this then, name a topic that you refuse to write about.
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein
. @RebekahMcClew I don't like using profanity, sex jokes, or toilet humor. I'm a real drag when I go to Comedy movies these days. #c1books
.
. SkittyPandora @SkittyPandora @BenPEpstein What do you hope to accomplish in the next book?
.
. C1Books @C1Books @benpesptein What’s the earliest memory you have of writing a story?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @C1Books Um... a really bad, D&D like short story in 4th grade. 5th grade, I wrote something better but it ripped off P. Anthony. #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @BenPEpstein I remember feeling guilty about it, even back then, that it wasn't my original work. My classmates liked it. #c1books
.
. Mason Linden @MasonLinden @benpepstein Give 3 great tips for newbie writers #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @MasonLinden Tip#1 READ, and not just fiction, read non fiction. Tip#2: Do not think your book will "save the world." #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein Tip#3: Don't write about yourself. You must be willing to make your characters suffer, and if the lead is you, you can't do it. #c1books
.
. Justin Dine @Justin_Dine How long do you spend on the average book working on it? #c1books
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @Justin_Dine Captive of the Orcs was about 4 years from start to publication. But it was on the shelf for a long time too.
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @Justin_Dine Sequel will be faster. After all, I know where I'm sending it when it's done! ;)
.
. Ashley Chappell @AshleyNChappell @BenPEpstein How many books will your series eventually be? #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @AshleyNChappell At least three. Then I'll pause and assess where things are.
.
. Rebekah @RebekahMcClew @benpepstein Who is your biggest cheerleader?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @RebekahMcClew My wife, my mother, my best friend, and the creative director from La Canada Theatre. #c1books
.
. Justin Dine @Justin_Dine Who was your biggest doubter?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @Justin_Dine I'm tempted to say "myself." Lol. Actually, the most damaging was my classmates from college. They hated my stuff. #c1books
.
. C1Books @C1Books @benpepstein When did you first, without hesitation, call yourself a writer? #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @C1Books When I moved to Los Angeles in 2003, realizing that writing was all I ever really wanted to do, and I had to try. #c1books
.
. C1Books @C1Books @benpepstein Who is your favorite author and is you writing style similar to theirs?#c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @C1Books My favorite author changes often during my life. As a teen, I liked Kurt Vonnegut. Some of my plays sound like his stuff #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @C1Books But not Captive. Captive makes me think more of... hm, John Steinbeck is coming to mind for some reason. #c1books
.
. Rebekah @RebekahMcClew How do you keep from resenting your duties, every human’s sleeping requirement when you have to stop writing to take care of them? #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @RebekahMcClew I rarely write before bed. That late, I'm just too tired. Writing time is short, but I have obligations. Its life #c1books
.
. Justin Dine @Justin_Dine What would you ask your fellow authors if you could? #c1books
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @Justin_Dine I would ask them... hey, want to get together for a barbecue? #c1books
.
. C1Books @C1Books @benpepstein What do you think people search for in a book?
.
. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @C1Books A good story, and ideas or ways of seeing the world that make things fall into place.
.
. Ashley Chappell @AshleyNChappell @BenPEpstein So who is your favorite villain, or do you prefer monsters?
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. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @AshleyNChappell One villain who always fascinated me was Sybok from Star Trek V, a not very well received movie. #c1books
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. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein @AshleyNChappell I was fascinated by a villain who used raw charisma and compassion to get people to follow his lead. #c1books
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. C1Books @C1Books Thank you @Benpestein we look forward to your next book after Captive of the Orcs! #c1books
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. Benjamin Epstein @BenPEpstein You're welcome, C1. It's been fun. #c1books
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