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The Interview - Si Baker

The Interview - Si Baker

https://crystalpeake.co.uk/authors/si-baker

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?

I like to jot down an idea as soon as it comes to me, so I don't forget it. I try to write enough details so that even if I don't have time to finish it, I can come back to it with enough information to continue. I enjoy working on multiple projects at once, so juggling different things doesn't faze me.

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 think I like to use a combination of different approaches. For instance, I can finish a kids' rhyming story in under an hour, so that often involves writing it all in one go. However, if I'm creating a world for a longer chapter book, I start with checkpoints or base ideas and then write toward them, allowing other elements to flow in as I develop the dialogue. I would say my process is quite organic; I eventually let the ideas channel through me. That's when I'm truly in the zone.

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

I enjoyed writing this unconventional cozy mystery because it allowed me to explore the genre without any fear. It's a quirky book that doesn't provide a definitive answer. Instead, it's quite artsy, giving readers the freedom to interpret the story in their own way, without any wrong answers.

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

It's a book that won't give you all the answers.

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

I want readers to be initially puzzled, and then piece together the story in their own way.

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

I tend to write through it, or at least work on something else instead. That's always been my advice: if you're stuck, just write something else for a while and don't make a big drama about it.

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

I enjoy martial arts, particularly Japanese jujitsu, and I'm now at a point where I help teach during lessons. I've also started playing tennis again, and I love taking my dog for walks in the countryside most days. I prefer a laid-back lifestyle.

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

I've recently released Easter Bogey! on Prime Video. Lar Lar Land: The Veg Croc and Snorerus & Hiccups is also available there, with more projects in the pipeline.

As for Emerald Cove: The Tale of Dougie Woodbridge, the story is ready, but moving it to the next stage requires a few discussions and making sure the right people are in place at the right time. It's been close a few times, but Covid really set us back just as we were getting close.

How long did it take you to write this book?

It took a lot longer than I initially anticipated—more than a few years, in fact. I don't usually like to stop and start a book with long breaks in between, but that was the case with this one. The main reason for the delay was that I originally started it as a TV script. Unfortunately, I lost a significant portion of the script and had to rewrite about two-thirds of it. Despite the setbacks, I believe it ultimately benefited the book. I'm really pleased with the journey it's had so far.

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

I prefer to write at home on my sofa, with some music playing. I enjoy having my comforts around me and limiting distractions.

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

I'm very collective, however, I love listening to Damon Albarn (Gorillaz, Blur, The Good, The Bad & The Queen). When I listen to his music, magic eventually happens.

What other hobbies do you have outside of writing?

Fishing, martial arts, tennis, watching football, and playing the electric guitar.

Si Baker

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