A writing forum I'm part of started this thing called a blog hop, which is similar to the Merry Go Round Blog Tour. An author gets a series of questions about their latest project then posts the answers with tags for the next five authors. (Unfortunately, I don't know five authors to tag with blogs, but if people are interested, please feel free to leave me a comment!) So here we go!
Where did the idea come from for the book?
It started as a short story that I’d been sending to publishers, but that kept getting rejected. My beta readers loved it and I got a few positive comments in personal rejections, but no publications. So I’ve expanded the concept to encompass a full book of stories based around the arrival of Death at various locations.
What genre does your book fall under?
In a way, I guess it would be considered fantasy, since I am personifying Death and his travels. Though it might also come under humor. I really don’t consider genre until the book is completely written. Right now, its just three stories.
What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?
Short story collection that follows Death’s travels for a day.
Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?
I’m thinking this may be my foray into self-publishing, just so I can get the stories out into the public eye. If an agency likes what they see and decides to offer me a contract, I won’t object. (Unless it’s PublishAmerica or linked to the Write Agenda.)
What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?
While I'm writing a book, I don't like to compare it to others in the field, because I don't want to be influenced. I just write and hope for the best. Once it's done, I might revisit this question.
Who or what inspired you to write this book?
Rejection inspired this concept. After fifteen rejections of a story that I’m told is some of my best work, I decided to expand it to something greater. I figured if I can make it a book and sell it, it will prove those rejecting it that they were wrong.
What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest?
The stories are going to bring to light the fact that Death and other concepts are going to be as mundane as everyone else. The first completed story for the collection right now has Death buying shoes. Not an altogether common sight, but one people can relate to (I hope.)
So... if other writers are interested in answering this, leave me a comment and I'll gladly send the questions along, linking to this post once you've completed it.
Also, I'll gladly answer additional questions!
Showing posts with label interview. Show all posts
Showing posts with label interview. Show all posts
01 December 2012
23 November 2011
Getting to Know the Blogger
Q. Why the Pen versus the Sword?
I’m willing to admit, I’m not much of a violent person. I believe that compromise wins arguments, not brute strength. As such, I find that the saying “The pen is mightier than the sword” fits my way of thinking. I chose to title my blog as such, because I wanted to point out that writing with others is stronger than competing against them.
Q. Your posts seem to lack punch. Why don’t you come out and state “this is the way?”
I believe that everyone learns differently and, as such, requires different ways to be creative. I’m not you, the reader. I don’t know what works best for your creative presence. All I know is my own personal writing experiences. Thus, I offer what thoughts I can, in an effort to help those interested in writing. Since I only know myself, all I can offer in opinions.
Q. I’ve never heard of you. What have you had published? Why should I listen to you?
I’m not a big name writer like Stephen King or Mercedes Lackey. I can admit that. So far, I’ve had one story published in a local community college literary magazine. However, I’ve been writing for more than seventeen years. I’ve been in the trenches, as it were, for most of those years, attempting to join the ranks of the published author. I’m offering thoughts as garnered from other writers, in addition to my own experiences. From my standpoint, I say to use what works, ignore the rest. I’m a single voice in a sea of voices.
Q. Coffee, Tea, or Mountain Dew™ ?
At one time, I’d answer any caffeinated soda worked. However, due to recent health scares, I’ve gotten away from soda entirely. Now, I take water or tea, though usually water. I don’t miss the caffeine.
Q. Kirk, Picard, Sisko, Janeway, or Archer?
I’d claim a tie between Picard and Sisko, because they had difference commands with their own unique issues. Blasphemous as this sounds, I never cared for the Original Series. Camp and cheese only go so far for me, and that went well past it for my tastes. Janeway did a good job, even if no one wanted to give her a chance. I didn’t care for her style, myself, but I didn’t mind the female as a captain. As for The “reboot” show, um, there’s a good reason they cancelled it.
If you’d like to know more about me, please leave a comment!
Today's post was inspired by the topic “Perform a Self Interview” as part of the Merry-Go-Round Blog Tour, http://merrygoroundtour.blogspot.com/. This ongoing tour allows you, the reader, travel around the world from author's blog to author's blog.
Don’t miss tomorrow’s posting over at: http://suesantore.com/
If you want to get to know nearly twenty other writers, check out the Merry-Go-Round Blog Tour: http://merrygoroundtour.blogspot.com/
I’m willing to admit, I’m not much of a violent person. I believe that compromise wins arguments, not brute strength. As such, I find that the saying “The pen is mightier than the sword” fits my way of thinking. I chose to title my blog as such, because I wanted to point out that writing with others is stronger than competing against them.
Q. Your posts seem to lack punch. Why don’t you come out and state “this is the way?”
I believe that everyone learns differently and, as such, requires different ways to be creative. I’m not you, the reader. I don’t know what works best for your creative presence. All I know is my own personal writing experiences. Thus, I offer what thoughts I can, in an effort to help those interested in writing. Since I only know myself, all I can offer in opinions.
Q. I’ve never heard of you. What have you had published? Why should I listen to you?
I’m not a big name writer like Stephen King or Mercedes Lackey. I can admit that. So far, I’ve had one story published in a local community college literary magazine. However, I’ve been writing for more than seventeen years. I’ve been in the trenches, as it were, for most of those years, attempting to join the ranks of the published author. I’m offering thoughts as garnered from other writers, in addition to my own experiences. From my standpoint, I say to use what works, ignore the rest. I’m a single voice in a sea of voices.
Q. Coffee, Tea, or Mountain Dew™ ?
At one time, I’d answer any caffeinated soda worked. However, due to recent health scares, I’ve gotten away from soda entirely. Now, I take water or tea, though usually water. I don’t miss the caffeine.
Q. Kirk, Picard, Sisko, Janeway, or Archer?
I’d claim a tie between Picard and Sisko, because they had difference commands with their own unique issues. Blasphemous as this sounds, I never cared for the Original Series. Camp and cheese only go so far for me, and that went well past it for my tastes. Janeway did a good job, even if no one wanted to give her a chance. I didn’t care for her style, myself, but I didn’t mind the female as a captain. As for The “reboot” show, um, there’s a good reason they cancelled it.
If you’d like to know more about me, please leave a comment!
Today's post was inspired by the topic “Perform a Self Interview” as part of the Merry-Go-Round Blog Tour, http://merrygoroundtour.blogspot.com/. This ongoing tour allows you, the reader, travel around the world from author's blog to author's blog.
Don’t miss tomorrow’s posting over at: http://suesantore.com/
If you want to get to know nearly twenty other writers, check out the Merry-Go-Round Blog Tour: http://merrygoroundtour.blogspot.com/
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