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The Interview - Francis Edwards

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How did you become an author and get published? Share your experience.

MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION WAS

ACCEPTED. 

I THEN BECAME AN AUTHOR AND WRITER.

When you're working on a book and a new idea pops up, should you pursue it immediately (also known as 'UP syndrome') or finish your current project first? What do you think is the best course of action?

Pursue the new iidea

Which character do you enjoy writing the most as a writer and why? If choosing a favorite character is like choosing a favorite child, which character do you find requires the most attention and detail from you as a writer?

ALL CHARACTERS ARE MY CHILDREN

Can you explain your writing process? Do you prefer to create an outline and plan beforehand, or do you prefer to write more spontaneously and organically?

Just 

write

What are some books or authors that you would recommend to our readers?

CHARLES DICKENS

Tell us what you enjoy most about writing [genre].

CHALLENGE TO EXPLAIN TRUTH TO CHILDREN

What have you found to be most challenging about writing in [genre]?

NOTHING

THERE IS A CHILD IN ALL OF US.

 

Have you been able to incorporate your previous experience in [jobs/education] in your writing?

Yes

Would you like readers to have any specific takeaway from your book?

Yes

Do you have any unusual writing habits?

No

As an author, what critique has been the most challenging for you to receive? On the other hand, what compliment has been the most rewarding?

YOUR A STAR

Share some advice for aspiring authors. What advice would you give to your younger self?1. What is your favorite line from your book?

MAKE IT HAPPEN

To date, what is your favorite (or most difficult) chapter you have ever written?

The last chapter.

What is your take on book boyfriends? Do they actually exist? Or do they set the bar for “real life men” impossibly high?

I can't answer that.

Have you ever experienced writer’s block? How did you deal with it?

No

What do you like to do when you’re not writing?

THINK

Was there anything you had to research for the book?

Yes

 

Did you have any say in the cover design?

My creaction

What are you reading right now?

This submission 

What can we anticipate from you moving forward?

MORE 

BOOKS

Do you have any movie or tv adaptations in the works?

I must be discovered

Did you always want to be an author? If not, what did you want to be when you grew up?

TEACHER

How long did it take you to write this book?

4 months 

 

 

 

 

Where do you like to write? In a coffee shop? In your home office? On the beach?

HOME

Do you listen to music while you write? If so, what kind of music do you like to listen to?

No

What other hobbies do you have outside of writing?

Antiques

Do you have any personal connection to the story or characters?

Yes

Stories are ifluenced by experiences.

Characters from reality.