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The Interview - Michael Pritsos

The Interview - Michael Pritsos

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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?

I used to write pretty spontaneously and let the story take me where it will, but I've actually become a lot more orderly in the last few years. Outlining is pretty critical, in my opinion, as it helps you lay out the overall direction of your story so that you have a vision in mind for everything. On top of that... it's nice to know that you can always change things up as the story progresses.

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

Oh yeah. I was a Marine for 4 years so a lot of my material comes from that background. Not only in writing characters, but also in describing military lifestyles and what goes into the mindset of someone who is a warrior.

Describe the [book/series] in 10 words or less for people who are just learning about it.

The Sovereign is a series about an oppressed population finding their voice.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?

I do. I like to wake up at 5:30 on the weekends and do most of my writing at that time. On top of that, I also like to sit on a large cushion that keeps me low to the ground and use a Japanese-style desk to compose most of my writing. I find it more conducive to my creativity than if I was just using a regular chair at a regular desk.

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?

I received a lot of negative critiques around my very first novel that I published. I wrote it at 19 years old, so it's certainly not going to be of the same caliber as something now, but it's still hard to take negative feedback in any form. Compliments that I've received have been about how well-researched my work is as well as the layers to my characters that make them all unique.

Was there anything you had to research for the book?

For my historical fiction books I have to do a lot of research. The time periods, key players involved, and overall feel for the era are important in capturing the truth of the story. Or at least... my character's version of it.

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

I mostly like to write at my house, but I can do it virtually anywhere. I've written in the car before on long road trips, at hotels where my wife and I are staying, and even in a tent on an Afghanistan deployment.

Michael Pritsos

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