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What inspired you to start writing?
Making up a story, on the hoof, to entertain 4/5 children sheltering in our beach tent during a shower of rain
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Can you tell us a little about your latest book?
it began as an entry to a competition: write a story in 100 words. It did not figure in the results but i had the kernel for a story I had to flesh out and the thought of the protagonist talking to an 'imaginary' third person had crossed my mind for a story several months prior.
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How do you create your characters?
Pure imagination based on ideas that arrive, unbidden, out the ether; but they must embody what lies in within my life's experiences.
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What does your typical writing day look like?
there is no such thing as a typical day, not when you ARE caring for a disabled wife, who I FIRST MET, BRIEFLY, WHEN WE WERE ELEVEN YEARS OLD, and have just celebrated our Diamond anniversary. Sometime the words flow so quickly I CAN HARDLY WRITE (TYPE) FAST enough. And if there is a draught, I paint a plate and fire it in my kiln, or make my fingers sore, playing the organ. But eventually the spirit moves and tye inspirations return.
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What has been the most rewarding part of being an indie author?
Seeing my work in print and reading the accolades.
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What’s one challenge you’ve faced in your writing journey?
Affording the much needed promotion to boost reviews (and sales)
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Do you have any favorite writing tools or apps?
Grammarly spell checker is a much needed crutch.
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What advice would you give to new or aspiring indie authors?
Keep writing! Don't give up. Take a break if you must but come back to your destiny.
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How do you handle book promotion as an indie author?
With great difficulty. I was a technical salesman ans sold the virtues on my product. i am less successful at selling myself and telling potential readers How good i am
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What’s next for you? Are you working on a new book?
I have just finished my seventh in a series of children's MG fantasy stories. I swore it would be the last because of my inability (and lack of resources) to promote effectively. but, i know i have an unfinished fantasy story just waiting to be completed.
