Est. 2/17/2020
This addition of meet the authors is meant to allow readers to learn how their favorite stories originated. These interviews are surfaced around what went into each story. For example, what the reader struggled with writing, what insp...
I had a niggling thriller idea fermenting in the back of my mind. So with Prompt 32 in the Open Novella Contest, I started this novel. I had no intention of entering but @NodaOrtiz insisted and my daughter helped me choose the prompt that best suited my idea.
2 what is something you struggled constructing with your story?
A detailed purpose for Nate. He plays a critical role in the plot, but yet, his day to day life feels mundane compared to what Gibs is going through.
3 what did you enjoy writing most of your story?
It's my first foray into thriller/mystery, so defining the crime scenes, the subtle clues and the killer's hidden intentions was more fun than I expected.
4 what's the overall response of your story from your readers?
Better than I had hoped. Especially since it's an Ambassador pick for the ONC 2020's Round 1.
5 is your story a stand alone novel or a piece of a series ?
Standalone. I might spin off with other cases Gibs can solve but I haven't thought about it.
6 what would you like your readers to take away from your story?
an escape from the real world. A sense of excitement and an enjoyment of the journey.
7 what advice would you provide to fellow writers, when it comes to focusing on their own story?
Set daily word count and meet it. Badly written words can be edited.
8 does your main character share any similarities to yourself?
Gibs' cynicism and love for good coffee.
9 what is something about your story you believe would draw in new readers?
The worldbuilding (Bladerunner-ish) and the unique premise.
10 do you have any future projects?
Always. I have two sci-fi romances in progress, I also need to finish Lost in London, The Last Amazon and Shadow Forged. On the back burner is a fantasy MG and an adult fantasy based in Africa.
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