Brad Boney
I stop writing. I know that sounds like the worst possible answer, but I'm not a machine. I've read many "Tips for Writers" essays, and most of them include something like, "Write every day." I don't do that. I write when I have a story to tell, and not a day before. If my inspiration tank is empty, then I wait until it fills up again. How long does that take? Sometimes days and sometimes months. Every time I finish a book, I wonder if that's the last one. But if I set up a routine and turn writing into a job, then I will suck the magic and mystery out of it. Because the truth is, I have no idea where my stories come from. I have no idea how to turn that faucet on, and frankly, I don't want to know. I want the creative process to live outside the borders of my intellect. I want it to remain spontaneous, chaotic, messy, and scary--like walking a tightrope without a net. So I don't fear writer's block. I embrace it instead.
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Melissa
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Brad Boney:
Hi Brad, I just finished Yes and was wondering if we could get an idea as to when your next book White Knight will be released??? Yes, I'm a total pushy reader but I love your books and can't wait to read your next one:) I loved Sam and Jeremy's characters in Yes and am excited to read their story. Please say soon...
Cirroblu
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Brad Boney:
Ciao Brad, ho letto sia Il nulla di Ben che Il ritorno. Tutti e due bellissimi, ma Il ritorno mi ha stregato il cuore. Magnifico è dir poco, vedrei benissimo questa stupenda storia d'amore che attraversa il tempo e la vita in un gran film. Ci sono i libri in edizione cartacea in Italiano? Grazie per questi splendidi libri...
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