Liz asked David Estes:

What it like to have so many so many books floating around in the world? How did you manage to get your books out there? Do you feel like you have reached a goal of achievement? Or are you gonna continue to write more?

David Estes Hi Liz, thanks for all the great questions! To be honest, it's STRANGE having more than 30 books "floating around in the world" as you put it so well. The characters and stories I've agonized over for so many years now have a life of their own in the minds of my readers. So it's strange, but also rewarding. The messages I get from my readers make all the time and effort well worth it!

I dunno, I just write every day, building my worlds day by day, week by week, month by month, and year by year. My stories tend to take on a life of their own, so long as I stoke them like the flames of a fire and give them air to breathe. Eventually, they're ready for publication and I start over. The cycle continues...

I definitely feel like I've achieved many of my goals! Originally, it was to write a single novel. Then a series. Then a bestseller. I've done all those things now, so my goals have changed. Now it's simpler: I just want to write great books that my existing readers will love. That's my objective each and every day.

Of course I'll continue writing! Few of us do this for the money, although it's nice to support my family doing something I love. But I mostly do this because I have so many stories to tell, ones I feel are WORTH the time. Ones I think will give my readers a break from the struggles of life to just enjoy the written words and the characters that come with it.

Thanks again for stopping by and happy reading! As a small token of thanks, would you be interested in a pair of signed bookmarks from my #1 Amazon bestselling Fatemarked series? If so, send me a direct message with your mailing name and address and I'll drop them in the mail. Happy reading!

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