Why did Gary Hendrix write about a haunted furniture store? Has he experienced anything like what happened in his book? How much research did he have to do? If he could choose any person, dead or alive, to spend an hour with, whom would it be? What was your inspiration for this book? Did you…
Why did she want to write a book exploring the boundaries of sexual attraction that society has? How did she research this book? Which character and which scene were her favorites? What age was she when she first had the desire to write? What advice does she have for writers? What made you want to…
Which one of the stories in this book is his favorite? Where does he get his inspiration? What is his biggest fear as a writer? What is the name of his band? Note: This interview was originally published on The News in Books on May 13, 2014. Where do you get your inspiration for your…
What influenced this author to write a book about a child assassin? What was his favorite part of the book, and which part of it was the most fun for him to write? Does he believe that books should always have happy endings? What advice does he have for authors? What influenced you to write…
What was his inspiration for this book? Are the characters based on real people, or are they completely fictional? When was he diagnosed with MS? Why does he believe that he has beaten this incurable disease? What advice does he offer for writers? What was your inspiration for this book? Grief. Modern grief that is.…
What prompted this author to come up with her own unique version of the afterlife? What led to her writing this book? Where did the character of Erica Flynn come from? Was this an easy book for her to write? Did you study the different beliefs there are about the afterlife? How did you come…
How much of The Redemption of Don Juan Casanova based upon his life experiences? Does he have any more storylines in mind for this character? Out of all the books this author has written, which one is his favorite? Is there a special place he has set aside to write? You used to work in…
How much of Running with the Enemy is fiction? How much of it really happened? How completely does he develop his characters before writing? When did he first have a desire to write? What advice does he have for writers who are striving to be published? You are a Vietnam veteran, and this book started as a…
For what audience was this book written? Which character was her favorite? Where did her inspiration come from? Why did she start the group Kentuckiana Authors ? For what audience is this book intended? This book is for those who like dark, twisted, psychological thrillers. It is not for young teenagers. I’m thinking New Adult…
How much research had to be done for this book? How did he decide on the title? Why did he create his own publishing company? What kind of books does he like to read? How long did it take you to complete this book? I started it in 2006, and the last draft, #5, took…
