Hi, Gary!
How did you get into writing?
I heard voices in my head
wanting me to tell the world about them of course? How else does one choose to
write!? Just kidding…I think. In all seriousness, I felt like I had a very cool
story to tell, one that I would want to read as a fan of fantasy, and so I
decided to toss my hat into the ring. So far, so good.
What's the earliest story you can remember writing?
I told a story in the 5th
or 6th grade about a rock star who made a deal with the devil to be
rich and famous. Needless to say, things did not work out so well. I wish I
still had it. It was called ‘The Electrocutioner’. That’s the first real story
I wrote.
When did you decide to make the move to "published"?
Right away. I
decided to go the indie route first without even trying to find representation.
EBooks have made it very easy to get your work out there. Of course, now
everyone is doing it, so it takes time for readers to sift through all of the
other stuff to find you. It is what it is. I feel that I am offering fans of
fantasy a truly epic storyline with several twists and turns and plenty of
high-powered battles, along with some real emotional growth in the characters.
It may not seem that way at first, but if you read all three of my books, you
will begin to notice it.
How did you find the experience of seeking a publisher?
I did not…yet. I want
to develop my own fan-base, get a following and hone my skill before pursuing
an agent. Reason being, who is to say that one person’s work is better than
another’s or going to ‘make it’ and whatnot. It is a real stroke of luck to
become a J.K. Rowling. Even she was very close to quitting. Can you imagine a
life without Harry Potter?
What books have most influenced your life most?
I enjoy Sci-Fi, Horror, and
Superheroes and of course, Fantasy. When I read, I do so to escape reality,
even if it is only for a few hours at a time. But really, that is what I use it
for. Some people watch TV or whatever, I try to read to escape reality. I have
found some extremely cool friends in the Forgotten Realms and Melnibone and
several other places.
What book are you reading now?
I am reading Ross Kitson’s Darkness Rising Book
1, Jeremy Laszlo’s The Choosing and listening to George Martin’s A Storm of
Swords on audio book! Yep, three at a time.
What are your current projects?
I am currently writing book 4 of my Realm of
Ashenclaw series, continuing the epic sage of my heroes as they continue to
preserve the lives of the innocent folks in Wothlondia. I have a new short
story coming out also with the guys from Skulldust Circle. We have collectively
written an anthology, (all from our own worlds, not a collective world thing)
and mine is the Legend of Ashenclaw (A colossal Red Dragon Queen whom the realm
is named after)
How important is the support and friendship of other writers?
Very important! I
have gotten a ton of support from other indie authors out there who have been
tremendously supportive! I mean truly helpful. I actually have received more
support from people I don’t even know personally on social media than I get
from actual friends sometimes…which I suppose may be odd. But, for whatever
reason, it seems to work. I would like to take this opportunity as a matter of
fact, to thank those supportive people on twitter and Facebook, and everyone
who has purchased a book from me and/or written a review! Thanks to you all! I
wanted to specifically mention the Independent Author Network and the World
Literary Café specifically as amazing support in the Independent author field.
How does your family feel about your writing career?
My family is supportive for the most part. I wish some of them would get a bit more involved in the reading and the beta-reading, but for the most part, they try to help out where they can. They’ve all got their own things going on, too, so I understand that. I don’t expect much from them other than that. As long as they continue to give words of encouragement, that’s all that I can ask, right?
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