Mack
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David Staniforth:
I like your way of thinking; characters and plots have lives of their own. How long does it take you to write one book? I suppose it might vary. Congratulations on writing so many books.
David Staniforth
Sorry to take so long to reply, Gary, I've only just seen this.
You're correct in that it does vary. My last title, Void, took me only four months to write, but it had been growing in my mind for almost a two years before I wrote the first actual word, and it originally sprang from a short story that I wrote years ago, which made a great framework. My longest write was 'Eye of Dominion' at just over a year. So I'd say a year is a fair estimate, and if I could add a title a year on average, I'd be delighted.
You're correct in that it does vary. My last title, Void, took me only four months to write, but it had been growing in my mind for almost a two years before I wrote the first actual word, and it originally sprang from a short story that I wrote years ago, which made a great framework. My longest write was 'Eye of Dominion' at just over a year. So I'd say a year is a fair estimate, and if I could add a title a year on average, I'd be delighted.
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Anita
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David Staniforth:
Hi David, I shall be very pleased to be your friend on here. I pressed accept before I read your message and now I can't find it anywhere. I did catch that are near to Meadowhall, I live at Burncross so not too far away. Are the rocks in your photo up on Derwent Ridge ? I shall go and have a look at your novels, with great pleasure. See you in the group, take care, Anita
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David Staniforth:
I haven't read any of your books yet. What would you suggest I start with?
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