Inside the Mind of the Author
I think every author needs to set the mood. Some escape too remote cabins, but that is not always possible. But I do my best work when there are no distractions. I like to have the room dark with a candle or two, and play soft jazz while I generally listen to hard rock. Once I feel ready I try to lose myself to the characters and imagine I am them. Some days the words just flow, others not, but I try to always forge ahead, and can always strengthen the writing later.
The Footsteps I Follow: Authors I Admire
The Footsteps I Follow: Authors I Admire
Too many to mention. I am always reading, and I have a wide varied interest in fiction and non-fiction. I will just say that with each book I tried to do something in the vein of authors I respect in that genre, and yet ensure that it was unique. The first book was a financial thriller, the second a detective/serial killer story, and the third a comic farce. In the latter genre I love and admire authors like Carl Hiaasen, Christopher Moore, and others, so I would cite them on my most recent book.
How to Overcome Radio Stage Fright
I love to talk, so I doubt I would have an issue. I suppose one would imagine they are not on the radio, but rather having a chat with someone.
Why Writing is a Form of Personal Therapy
I think it is important for an individual to have a hobby, a passion, something that brings inner satisfaction. We all have different gifts, it may be art, mechanics, athletics, and pursing these goals makes us feel alive with purpose.
How to Find a Critique Buddy
I have a friend or two who are also authors, and we all seem to have different strengths and weaknesses. For instance one has great imagination and the author does a splendid job of capturing characters thoughts and emotions, and I feel I am good with dialogue and plot ideas. So getting feedback and opinion always helps. Even if you don’t agree, I feel if you even change one thing, then you still improved the book.
How to Create a Great Work Area for Inspiration
I think you need to remove yourself from distractions, family, friends, TV, phone and lose yourself into the characters and setting.
How to Write by the Seat of Your Pants: Outline or No?
I like a semblance of an outline. What is the goal of the story? What am I looking to achieve. Who are the main characters, and what is the main plot, beginning and end. So I definitely give a fairly large rough outline. I expand on them as ideas form, but I like to write as I go, let the words come natural, although I script out each chapter in advance.
How to Research Your Story Before Writing Your Book
Depends on the book. On m y 2nd book which dealt with religious leaders being offed by the killer, I read quite a bit about each religion, and then sat down and visited places of worship and even participated in some ceremonies. So basically every scene in the book I had visited. This new book is a historical fiction comedy. I read several books on Jesse James and outlined areas of his life that worked in the framework of the story I wanted to tell.
Why Choosing Your Setting is Important
If your mind is not free from distraction, it is hard to write.
"“A historical fiction comedy that packs
as much heart as humor.”
—Michael Dadich, award-winning author of The Silver Sphere
as much heart as humor.”
—Michael Dadich, award-winning author of The Silver Sphere
When a Harvard history professor receives a thesis paper titled Jesse James and the Secret Legend of Captain Coytus, from Ulysses Hercules Baxter—an underwhelming student—he assumes the paper must be a prank. He has never read such maniacal balderdash in his life. But after he calls a meeting with the student, Professor Gladstone is dismayed when Baxter declares the work is his own. As he takes a very unwilling Professor Gladstone back in time via his thesis, Baxter’s grade hangs in the balance as he attempts to prove his theory.
It is 1864 as philanderer and crusader Captain Coytus embarks on a mission to avenge his father’s death and infiltrates the Confederate Bushwacker posse looking for the man responsible, Jesse Woodson James. Accompanied by the woman of his dreams, Coytus soon finds himself temporarily appointed to be the sheriff of Booneville and commissions his less-than-loyal deputy to help him carry out his plan.
But when tragedy strikes, the Captain is forced to change his immature ways and redefine his lofty mission—more or less."
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Genre - Humor, Historical Fiction
Rating – R
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