When I was younger, I could write anywhere and could listen to any music in the background while I wrote. That’s less true the older I get. The best place for me to write now is someplace that I can have silence. Occasionally, I can still listen to certain songs while I write, but thoseContinue reading “Q&A: Where is the best place to write?”
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Q&A: What’s the best piece of writing advice you’ve received?
Author Q&A: What’s the best piece of writing advice you’ve received? There’s a lot of writing advice out there, and some of it is contradictory. You’ll hear some recommend to never use adverbs while other people think adverbs are our friends. Truth is, you can overdo and underdo almost anything. Good writing takes practice andContinue reading “Q&A: What’s the best piece of writing advice you’ve received?”
Q&A: Which of your stories did you enjoy writing most?
Author Q&A: Which of your stories did you enjoy writing most? This one is a little tough, because when you’re writing a story or a book, especially when the words are flowing well, each one is your favorite in the moment (at least that’s been my experience). If I don’t like writing a story, IContinue reading “Q&A: Which of your stories did you enjoy writing most?”
Q&A: What is your favorite genre?
Author Q&A: What is your favorite genre? Science fiction. I’ve loved stories, especially stories about space and other planets, most of my life. This true whether you are talking novels or cinema. Honestly, when I was younger (middle school / high school), I did judge a book by its cover. I would go to theContinue reading “Q&A: What is your favorite genre?”
Q&A: What authors are your favorite?
Author Q&A: Who have been your favorite authors as an adult? Michael Crichton. When I was a teenager, Crichton was at the height of his popularity. I enjoyed reading many of his books, especially those with more of a SciFi flair. That carried into adulthood. Unfortunately, he passed away a few years ago but theContinue reading “Q&A: What authors are your favorite?”
Q&A: What authors influenced you as a child?
Thinking back, there are three who come easily to mind. Vicki Grove. She is a local author near my hometown. We read some of her books in class. She would also visit our elementary school and talk about life as an author. Gary Paulsen. Hatchet, of course, is a classic. I also remember reading TheContinue reading “Q&A: What authors influenced you as a child?”
Mike Bergman 