D o y o u w r i t e o n a t y p e w r i t e r , c o m p u t e r , d i c t a t e o r l o n g h a n d ? D o y o u w r i t e o n a t y p e w r i t e r , c o m p u t e r , d i c t a t e o r l o n g h a n d ?
I thank God for technology . I couldn ’ t type or hand write as fast as my brain . With phones , laptops and tablets , I write as soon as I think of something and can reach a device .
D o y o u a i m f o r a s e t a m o u n t o f w o r d s / p a g e s p e r d a y ?
No . If I did I would become anxious . Maybe when I retire in 3 years , I will set a schedule , but for now . I adjust to my environment .
W h a t a r e y o u r a m b i t i o n s f o r y o u r w r i t i n g c a r e e r ?
Establish a reputation as a great Author . Someone who can get the job done and provide interesting reads . Eventually I ’ d like to make a living from my work .
Also , I would like to become iconic and a great example for other authors .
T h e r e a r e r e a d e r s , a n d a u t h o r s , w h o w o u l d l o v e t o k n o w y o u r t h o u g h t s o n t h e u p s a n d d o w n s o f w r i t i n g . P l e a s e t e l l u s o u r t h o u g h t s a b o u t h o w e a s y / d i f f i c u l t w r i t i n g c a n b e .
W h a t i s t h e h a r d e s t t h i n g a b o u t w r i t i n g ?
Trusting your instincts , over coming self-doubt and rejection .
W h a t w a s t h e h a r d e s t t h i n g a b o u t w r i t i n g y o u r l a t e s t b o o k ?
Having a tumultuous family life . That has long since been resolved . Now I have peace in my life .
W h a t i s t h e e a s i e s t t h i n g a b o u t w r i t i n g ?
Coming up with ideas , is quit easy for me . I brain storm very well . I then brain dump that info onto the page and then comeback and try to make since of it all . After which is the challenge of organizing my thoughts , so that they are coherent .
H o w l o n g o n a v e r a g e d o e s i t t a k e y o u t o w r i t e a b o o k ?
First novel took over 25 years . Second novel , 1 year . I ’ m curious to see how long number 3 will take .