Q: How does it feel to be a grandmother?
A: I don't think it's quite sunk in, but I'm so happy I
could burst!
Q: Has the baby inspired any writing?
A: No, not really. I am just basking in her cuteness.
Q: What do you do to get into the 'writing zone'? Do you
have a special setup, certain time of day, any pre-writing requirements (must
have mug of coffee etc.)?
A: A: I don't have a 'start' routine. Even if I am not 'in
the mood', I just start writing and before too long, my muse takes over. Used
to be soda, but don't need much of anything to get going.
Q: Do you have a summer project lined up?
A: A: Not really, my main priority right now is to get book
two revised and edited. But I did just have a cool idea for a story recently.
Q: Do you put any special thought into things like the first
words or last words in a book?
A: I never used to, but with book two and three, oh yeah, I
am totally planning that!
Q: What topics have you researched for your stories?
A: Mostly medieval history. The time of the Middle Ages,
armor, weapons, hierarchies.
Q: What do you think makes your style unique?
A: I try to write my
stories as if you are part of a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. If you're a
gamer, you know what I mean! I try to pull you in and make that movie in your
head begin so you don't want to put down the book.
Q: What was your
greatest inspiration and motivation to write 'Adversarius'?
A: The fact that I had a story I wanted to share with
people, that was the biggest motivation/inspiration. Something I knew people
would like, if they like fantasy. I was more motivated after being compared to
Tolkien. Even if I didn't see it, someone else did and that inspired me to no
end!
Q: If you couldn't write, what would you do?
A: I think I'd end up in a padded cell. The voices in my
head wouldn't leave me alone! Either that or I'd just sit and drool.
Q: What is your favorite writing place?
A: I write at my desk, but usually it's late at night when
everyone is asleep and no one can bother me!
6 comments:
i think mine made it in there!! sweet! and congrats on the grandma status again! your profile pic dubs you a hot grandma! haha..
Ha! Thanks. :D I had a blast, more questions than I expected!
Great answers, Mel!
I'm envious that you can just sit and let the words flow; usually I can't do anything unless I've a mug of coffee and some Iron Maiden playing on the laptop!
You had me at Dungeons and Dragons. I must acquire this book, I roll 14 and have +2 for awesome shopping, is this enough?
Your skill exceeds all expectations, Charmaine! Book acquired!
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