Pastime With Books: Author Interview

Do you recall how your interest in writing originated? I watched “Tales From The Crypt” and thought it would be fun to creep people out with writing stories.

When did you first know you could be a writer? I wrote a fictional account getting sent to rehab and thought this is pretty good. I can do this.

What inspires you to write and why? I just need to do it. I feel strange when I don’t write. It’s funny the whole caricature of writers being crazy drunks is not true to me, it is when I’m writing is when I’m most mentally healthy and when I’m not is when I get a little kooky.

Are you reading any interesting books at the moment?

Yes ‘Horns’ by Joe Hill it is really devilishly fun.

Are there any new authors that have sparked your interest and why? Jason Najum is a new indie writer I like for his voice and showing that indie can be a way for new interesting voices to be heard.

What are some of the best tools available today for writers, especially those just starting out? Craft books and good novels. That and finding time to write.

What contributes to making a writer successful? I don’t know yet but I think it has to be sticking with it and making sure to also find ways to market that feel good to your soul.