Interview
I was recently asked to do an interview, while it is not usually my thing they promised to keep it short. I figured I will share it with the world so here it is!
Author Interview
Q. What do you enjoy doing when you are not writing?
A. That's a good question for any author, because writing novels can definitely be a tedious affair. For my personal me-time, that's always meant various physical activities. Being a Southern California native, most were influenced by various beach activities, where I've spent most my life. Surfing, volleyball and endless bike rides along L.A's magnificent bike paths were the norm. Then I moved to Big Bear Lake, to write the third novel in TSF. I replaced surfing with mountain climbing–for that same recharging effect. Now that I've come to Northern Nevada, to finish the series, I have the best of both worlds–that being, plenty of sand and more mountains than I'll ever be able to climb. I love the beautiful emptiness here. For a writer that's trying to remain focused, it doesn't get any better
Q. Is there any particular author or book that influenced you either when you were growing up, or as an adult?
A. Not really. I've always liked whatever kinds of stories maintained the fastest pace. That includes anything from thrillers, historical sagas, mysteries and even some biographies. I have a tendency to get bored rather quickly and if there's too many flat spots in a book, I'll usually put it down, even if I'm in the middle of a read. So, don't bore me, or you, or any reader.
Q. Your series, THREE SISTERS FOUR uses different genres for each book. What is your favorite genre to write?
A. Again, I don't really have a personal preference for any genre in particular. I can find something I like in just about anything, as long as it’s well-paced and I care about the characters.
Q. Do you have any advice for anyone aspiring to be a writer?
A. Actually, I do. The best advice I ever received came straight from the Ernest Hemingway school of thought. He suggested that every writer should put themselves in the first person, as he did with "For Whom the Bells Toll." When your story becomes your own personal adventure/fantasy, unfolding daily, page by page, regardless of any actual connection to any actual events, if you’re persistent, it might just be enough to see you through to the end of your story. But equally important, the very same day you finish, completely forget about all the make believe stuff and get to work on the next one.
Author Interview
Q. What do you enjoy doing when you are not writing?
A. That's a good question for any author, because writing novels can definitely be a tedious affair. For my personal me-time, that's always meant various physical activities. Being a Southern California native, most were influenced by various beach activities, where I've spent most my life. Surfing, volleyball and endless bike rides along L.A's magnificent bike paths were the norm. Then I moved to Big Bear Lake, to write the third novel in TSF. I replaced surfing with mountain climbing–for that same recharging effect. Now that I've come to Northern Nevada, to finish the series, I have the best of both worlds–that being, plenty of sand and more mountains than I'll ever be able to climb. I love the beautiful emptiness here. For a writer that's trying to remain focused, it doesn't get any better
Q. Is there any particular author or book that influenced you either when you were growing up, or as an adult?
A. Not really. I've always liked whatever kinds of stories maintained the fastest pace. That includes anything from thrillers, historical sagas, mysteries and even some biographies. I have a tendency to get bored rather quickly and if there's too many flat spots in a book, I'll usually put it down, even if I'm in the middle of a read. So, don't bore me, or you, or any reader.
Q. Your series, THREE SISTERS FOUR uses different genres for each book. What is your favorite genre to write?
A. Again, I don't really have a personal preference for any genre in particular. I can find something I like in just about anything, as long as it’s well-paced and I care about the characters.
Q. Do you have any advice for anyone aspiring to be a writer?
A. Actually, I do. The best advice I ever received came straight from the Ernest Hemingway school of thought. He suggested that every writer should put themselves in the first person, as he did with "For Whom the Bells Toll." When your story becomes your own personal adventure/fantasy, unfolding daily, page by page, regardless of any actual connection to any actual events, if you’re persistent, it might just be enough to see you through to the end of your story. But equally important, the very same day you finish, completely forget about all the make believe stuff and get to work on the next one.
No comments have been added yet.
